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Associate – Contract Administration & Accounts Payable Operations

Guidehouse
Guidehouse
1-4 years
preferred by company
PAN-India, India
1 May 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Contract Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill

Job Title: Associate – Contract Administration & Accounts Payable Operations

Location: India
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract Role
Experience Required: 1–4 Years (Freshers with strong finance/accounting fundamentals may be considered)
Industry: Corporate Services / Finance Operations / Accounts Payable / Shared Services / Business Operations
Department: Contract Administration / Accounts Payable Operations / Finance Support

About the Role
We are hiring a detail-oriented and process-driven Associate – Contract Administration & Accounts Payable Operations to support invoice processing, vendor payment coordination, contract validation, stakeholder approvals, financial tracking, and administrative operations in a fast-paced corporate environment. This role is ideal for candidates with experience or interest in accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor management, finance operations, ERP workflows, and corporate administrative support.

The ideal candidate will manage invoice lifecycle processes, coordinate approvals, resolve discrepancies, maintain audit-ready documentation, and ensure smooth vendor payment operations while collaborating with internal stakeholders and finance teams.

This opportunity is ideal for early-career finance professionals and operations associates seeking growth in accounts payable and corporate services functions.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing & Payment Operations

  • Manage end-to-end processing of vendor and subcontractor invoices from initiation through approval, accounts payable submission, and payment completion.
  • Ensure accurate and timely invoice handling in line with internal finance procedures and service timelines.
  • Support efficient payment workflow execution and vendor transaction management.

Invoice Validation & Compliance Review

  • Review and validate invoices against:
    • Contracts
    • Project requirements
    • Internal finance policies
    • Approval workflows
    • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Ensure payment requests meet organizational compliance requirements before submission.

Approval Coordination & Stakeholder Follow-Up

  • Initiate and track approval workflows involving Project Managers and business stakeholders.
  • Follow up proactively with approvers to avoid delays in invoice processing and payment timelines.
  • Escalate approval bottlenecks where necessary.

Accounts Payable Coordination

  • Work closely with Accounts Payable (AP) teams to ensure timely posting, processing, and vendor payment completion.
  • Support smooth handoff between operational teams and finance processing teams.
  • Track invoice movement and payment status effectively.

Vendor Query Resolution

  • Respond to vendor and stakeholder queries related to invoices, payment status, discrepancies, and documentation requirements.
  • Investigate payment-related concerns and support timely issue resolution.
  • Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Invoice Discrepancy Management

  • Identify invoice mismatches, documentation issues, approval delays, or contract discrepancies.
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to resolve payment blockers efficiently.
  • Escalate aging or critical unresolved issues to reporting leadership.

Financial Tracking & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate invoice trackers, payment logs, and financial workflow records.
  • Update operational data regularly to ensure visibility across pending, approved, and completed transactions.
  • Support monthly reporting and operational performance tracking.

Administrative Support & Mailbox Management

  • Monitor designated finance or operations mailboxes and action requests promptly.
  • Perform administrative coordination, routine reporting, and workflow data entry tasks.
  • Maintain organized financial documentation and communication records.

Audit Readiness & Documentation Control

  • Ensure proper record maintenance and audit-ready documentation for all invoice and payment activities.
  • Support internal controls, documentation governance, and compliance monitoring requirements.

Special Projects & Business Support

  • Support operational improvement initiatives, finance process enhancements, and special business projects as assigned.
  • Contribute to process efficiency and operational excellence programs.