Senior Finance Operations Analyst at Tekion in Bangalore HQ

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About Tekion: Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe. Job Summary The Accounts Payable Senior Analyst is responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, follow-ups, and reconciliations. This role requires hands-on experience in Oracle NetSuite - invoice processing experience, journal entry posting, and month-end close activities. The candidate will collaborate closely with the finance team to maintain the integrity of financial records, strengthen internal controls, and support overall financial operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Invoice Processing (Mandatory) • Receive, review, and verify vendor invoices and check requests against purchase orders and supporting documentation – process the invoice based on the process defined in Oracle NetSuite & SOP. • Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies, mismatches, or missing documentation, etc – work with the business partners (internal & external) and resolve the invoices on hold timely. • Exposure to India Entity i.e, handling MSME invoices, and other regulatory requirements. 2. Account Reconciliation ( Mandatory) • Reconcile accounts payable transactions and sub-ledger balances on a regular basis. • Monitor accounts to ensure payments are current and outstanding liabilities are accurately reported. • Assist with vendor statement reconciliations and resolve aged open items promptly. 3. Bank Reconciliation( Mandatory) • Perform regular bank reconciliation statements (BRS) by matching system transactions against bank statements. • Identify and investigate unreconciled items, including timing differences, uncleared payments, and unapplied receipts. • Maintain reconciliation records and ensure timely clearance of open items. 4. AP Month-End Closing & GL Reconciliation ( Mandatory) • Support and execute AP month-end close activities within defined timelines, including prepaid, accrual runs, cut-off reviews, and ledger clean-ups. • Prepare and reconcile AP-related General Ledger accounts, ensuring sub-ledger and GL balances are in sync. • Coordinate with the broader finance team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. 5. Compliance & Controls (Mandatory) • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and delegation of authority (DOA) frameworks. • Adhere to statutory requirements including TDS, TCS, GST, and MSME regulations as applicable. • Maintain accurate and organized historical records for audit and compliance purposes. • Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of internal controls across the AP function. 6. Vendor Management • Having a knowledge in vendor onboarding process is an added advantage with Global exposure. 7. Journal Entry Posting • Prepare and post journal entries (JEs) in Oracle NetSuite related to accounts payable transactions, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments. • Ensure all journal entries are supported by appropriate documentation and approvals. • Maintain proper classification of expenses across cost centres, departments, and GL accounts. 8. Financial Reporting & Audit Support • Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and