Accounts Payable Analyst – Payments

The Accounts Payable Analyst – Payments will be based in Chennai, India and will be responsible for executing and managing the end-to-end vendor payment cycle, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant disbursements globally. This role involves coordinating with internal teams, managing payment runs, resolving payment issues, and maintaining a high level of internal control and audit readiness. In this position, you will report to the Manager, Accounts Payable.

Responsibilities:-

• Execute daily/weekly global payment runs (ACH, wire, check, virtual card, etc.) in multiple currencies and banking platforms.
• Review and validate payment batches for accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance.
• Coordinate with Treasury and Cash Management teams to ensure sufficient funding and accurate payment forecasting.
• Troubleshoot payment issues, bank rejections, and ensure resolution with minimal business disruption.
• Maintain and update vendor banking information securely, ensuring proper documentation and fraud controls.
• Monitor invoice due dates and manage payment scheduling to optimize working capital and meet payment terms.
• Collaborate with AP invoice processing team to resolve holds and exceptions before payment runs.
• Assist in internal/external audits and quarter-end processes by providing payment confirmations and reconciliation support.
• Track and reconcile payment confirmations, remittance advices, and ensure accuracy of payment postings in ERP.
• Manage global payment rejection and remediation trackers, driving timely root cause analysis and resolution.
• Support implementation of automated payment tools and participate in testing and training for system updates (OCR tools, NetSuite enhancements).
• Maintain documentation in accordance with internal controls and SOX compliance standards.

Qualification and Experience:-

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• (1-3) years of accounts payable and payments experience in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Experience using GTreasury or similar Treasury Management Systems for payment processing and cash positioning.
• Strong understanding of payment methods (ACH, Wires, FX, SEPA) and multi-currency transactions.
• Flexible to work in US time zone.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple regions/time zones.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:-

• Experience in global / multi-country payment operations across the U.S., EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
• Familiarity with OCR tools and AP automation technologies.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations related to payments and banking (e.g., OFAC, KYC, AML).
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
• Familiarity with internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Knowledge of global payment regulations, fraud prevention, and banking compliance.

Location:-

• Chennai, India.

Company Overview:-

With over 4,000 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety – and sometimes also economic and financial – sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.