Manager, Accounts Payable

Manager, Accounts Payable, Princeton NJ

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. 

Job Summary:

The Accounts Payable Manager is a professional who is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable department of the organization. The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing the accounts payable staff, ensuring that all staff members are properly trained and that all departmental procedures are followed. The Accounts Payable Manager is also responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports and reconciling accounts.

Duties and responsibilities:

• The person would be responsible for overseeing the payables for Taro US and MA locations
• The position would be responsible for ensuring all invoices are received and processed in timely fashion
• Increase the number of Invoices paid as PO
• Answering any question of queries related to above locations
• Coordinating with IBM team to ensure timeliness and accuracy in Invoice processing
• Would be responsible for checking and uploading payment runs for the above mentioned locations
• The position would also be responsible for Creating new Vendors in Vendor Master , as well as changes to the current vendor
• Making Adhoc payments for the above locations
• Setting up Templates in Banks for Wire payments
• Clearing all Advances and reconciling all Vendors for above locations
• Assist Director of Payables in any Payables or Banking
• Provide guidance for proper handling of financial transactions in all operational areas
• Provide support and assistance on various special projects as they arise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or other related field
• 10+ years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Strong proofreading and problem-solving skills
• Strong proficiency and/or familiarity with integrated general ledger systems SAP and Open Text Advanced proficiency in MS office including Excel, Word and Access
• Strong ability to learn new applications as required
• Ability to work independently and accurately
• A strong understanding that deadlines and accuracy are very important
• Work extended hours as needed to accommodate business demand
• Work under pressure of meeting time critical deadlines
• Role is required to travel 20%

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.