Role Overview:We are looking for an experienced and driven  Manager – Accounts Payable (Direct Cost) to lead the Direct Cost AP operations at Medibuddy. The role requires a finance professional with strong accounting fundamentals, hands-on experience in SAP (preferably SAP B1), and the ability to drive end-to-end process excellence and automation.The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing all direct cost accounting areas including diagnostic vendor accounting, reconciliation and payments, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and control compliance. The role will also be pivotal in re-engineering the AP process, partnering with the technology team to implement automation and workflow enhancements.Key Responsibilities:Accounts Payable – Direct Cost● Oversee accounting, reconciliation, validation, and payment of all direct cost invoices including diagnostic centres, labs.● Drive accuracy and timeliness in vendor reconciliations and ensure resolution of aged items.● Coordinate with Business Units, Treasury, and Audit teams for approval workflows and payment scheduling.Process Improvement & Automation● Lead overhaul of the existing AP process by identifying gaps, redundancies, and manual touchpoints.● Collaborate with the Tech and Process Automation teams to implement digital workflows, amd SAP-integrated approval systems.● Develop AP dashboards and MIS reports for real-time tracking of invoice status, TATs, and exceptions.● Establish preventive and detective controls for vendor master, provisioning, and payment validation.Audit & Compliance● Support internal, statutory, and IFC audits with complete documentation andreconciliations.● Ensure adherence to all tax compliances including TDS and GST applicability for directcost vendors.● Maintain accuracy and completeness of AP-related schedules and audit evidence.Qualifications & Experience:● Education: BCOM/CA Inter● Experience: 8–10 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable / FinanceOperations● ERP: Hands-on experience in SAP (preferably SAP B1)● Skills: Strong analytical mindset, process orientation, automation exposure,cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder managementKey Attributes:● Proven ability to manage high-volume transactions with accuracy● Strong understanding of vendor management, AP controls, and accounting principles● Demonstrated ability to lead process transformation initiatives● Effective communicator, capable of working with business, tech, and audit teams● Deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solvingWhy Join Medibuddy:You’ll be part of a high-performing finance team in a fast-growing digital healthcare company,with the opportunity to drive automation-led transformation in AP operations that directlyimpact efficiency, governance, and scalability.