About Us-

Kantar is the world’s leading marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world’s top companies, including 96 of the world’s 100 biggest advertisers.

We have a complete, unique and rounded understanding of people around the world: how they think, feel and act, globally and locally in over 90 markets.

Role Overview:

The Junior Accounts Payable Executive is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of invoices, adherence to internal controls, and effective communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.

 Key Responsibilities:

- Invoice Processing: Accurately enter and process vendor invoices in the ERP system, ensuring proper coding and approvals.

- Document Matching: Perform 2-way or 3-way matching of invoices with purchase orders and goods receipts.

- Vendor Communication: Respond to routine vendor inquiries regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, and documentation requirements.

- Data Maintenance: Maintain and update vendor master data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

- Compliance: Ensure all transactions comply with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.

- Support Functions: Assist in preparing payment runs, reconciling vendor accounts, and supporting month-end closing activities.

- Documentation: Organize and archive AP documents for audit and internal reference.

 Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or related field.

- 3–5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.

- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.

- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. Maconomy, Tally) is preferred.

- Proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Good communication and interpersonal abilities.

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology, we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.  

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Privacy and Legal Statement

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (“Kantar”). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager.