Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Lakshya, a Keywords Studios company, in India is headquartered in Gurgaon and has a team of over 700 employees spread across studio facilities in Gurgaon, Pune and Seattle, and sales offices in San Diego and Tokyo. Setup in 2004, Lakshya has, over the last 20 years, created a reputation in the game development industry for being a highly talented and dependable game art studio. During this time, Lakshya has created art for over a hundred game titles, including hugely successful global hits such as Bloodborne, Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, WWE 2K16, Uncharted 2, Farmville and Cityville. Lakshya’s senior team, which comprises of top-notch International and Indian talent, has a huge amount of experience of creating art for different game platforms and genres. Lakshya blends artistic creativity with strong process orientation in order to deliver best in class services. Lakshya works closely with NASSCOM to help in the growth of the game development eco-system in India.

For more info, please refer to https://lakshyadigital.com/ 

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable to manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for the India Finance function. The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate processing of vendor transactions, timely payments, compliance with GST and TDS regulations, vendor reconciliations, audit support, and month-end closing activities. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, PO matching, vendor reconciliations, and timely payment execution.
• Ensure compliance with GST regulations, including invoice validation, ITC reconciliation (GSTR-2A/2B), and RCM accounting.
• Oversee TDS compliance by ensuring accurate deduction, accounting, reconciliations, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain vendor relationships and resolve payment or reconciliation-related queries efficiently.
• Prepare AP ageing reports, MIS, and other finance-related reports as required.
• Support statutory, tax, and internal audits by providing accurate documentation and schedules.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls within the Accounts Payable function.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth finance operations and compliance.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, GST, TDS, and Indian statutory compliance.
• Experience in vendor management, reconciliations, payment processing, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of audit requirements, internal controls, and month-end closing activities.

Systems & Tools

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of GST Portal, TRACES, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Accounts Payable within a corporate environment.
• Experience supporting statutory audits, tax audits, and compliance reporting.
• Exposure to the IT, gaming, media, animation, or services industry will be an added advantage.

• We offer competitive salaries and annual performance-based bonuses.
• We offer generous paid time off. You get 26 Annual leaves and additional paid time off at the year-end (from 25th December to 1st January).
• We cover Term Insurance and Personal accidental insurance for you.
• Benefit from our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental and emotional wellbeing.
• You can also avail our Special Education Assistance Scheme to further develop your career.
• … And a lot more!

Role Information: EN

Studio: Lakshya

Location: Asia Pacific, India, Haryana

Area of Work: Finance

Service: Support

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time (From Studio)