Finance - Accounts Payable - Associate

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

KKR's Gurugram office provides best-in-class business operations services and solutions to our internal stakeholders and clients, drives organization-wide process efficiency and transformation, and reflects KKR's global culture and values of teamwork and innovation. The office contains multifunctional business capabilities and is integral in furthering the growth and transformation of KKR. The office was established with an initial concentration of finance, operations, and technology personnel, followed by the expansion of additional functions and capabilities. KKR’s creation of a Gurugram office builds upon the firm's momentum in India and bolsters its existing presence in Mumbai.

Finance supports the strategic direction of the Firm by ensuring efficient and effective financial planning, analysis, budgeting, reporting, compliance, accounting, and stewardship of financial risks and controls. By doing so, we produce accurate financial information for decision making, ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies, and provide leadership for operational improvements, cost savings and strategic investments that align with the Firm’s culture and long-term goals.

The role is responsible for providing ongoing internal support to foster an environment of continuous improvement with respect to service delivery, procedures and the use of technology and handle multiple facets of Accounts Payable. The role will manage financial data and invoice code and expense related queries. The role would require being proactive, highly organized, and ability to prioritize competing tasks effectively.

• Process and review invoices for a specific department, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with defined policies.
• Perform detailed checks on invoice data (coding, supporting documents, approvals) before submission into the system.
• Track invoice status and proactively follow up to ensure timely progression through the workflow.
• Identify discrepancies, missing information, or exceptions and resolve invoice-related queries by coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the first point of contact for invoice-related queries within the assigned scope, resolving routine issues and escalating complex cases as needed.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for all processed invoices and query resolutions.
• Support month-end activities by ensuring all invoices and related queries are resolved within timelines.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to obtain approvals, clarifications, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate effectively with requestors to resolve invoice-related issues in a timely manner.
• Build strong working relationships to enable smooth invoice processing

• Generate and share basic reports on invoice status, pending items, and processing volumes.
• Ensure adherence to defined processes, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Support audit requests by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 6-8 years of experience in similar roles and understands business processes for Accounts Payable.
• Experience in a multinational Financial Services organization and/or Private Equity preferred.
• Strong experience with ERP accounting system (SAP HANA) preferred.
• Experience with automated vendor invoice management system(s).
• Experience with Concur Expense/Invoice, Coupa & PeopleSoft preferred.
• Proficiency in data analytics, report development.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Displays high intellectual curiosity and innovative mindset.
• Demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
• Focuses on delivery excellence and accountability.
• Displays team-work orientation and is highly collaborative.
• Builds strong relationships with local and global colleagues.
• Displays behaviors of self-reliance.