About the role
We are looking for a detail-oriented AP professional to join our Finance Operations team in Hyderabad. You will be a key member of a lean, high-trust AP function supporting DESRI's US entities, working closely with colleagues across Hyderabad and the United States. This role requires strong ownership, US AP expertise and commitment to control and accuracy.
What you'll do
You will manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle for DESRI's US entities across the following areas:
- Vendor Setup & US Tax Compliance- Set up domestic and foreign vendors in Workday using W-9 and W-8 series forms (W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E); administer year-end 1099 filings (1099-NEC, 1099-MISC); enforce banking verification protocols via AVS portal to prevent fraud.
- Invoice Processing- Process supplier invoices in Workday with accurate GL coding, cost-centre allocation and payment terms; perform three-way matching against POs and contracts; review invoices for Sales & Use Tax accuracy; prevent duplicate payments; support ACH, wire, and cheque payment execution.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination. Liaise with suppliers and asset managers to obtain missing invoices and resolve payment queries; perform periodic vendor statement reconciliations; collaborate closely with Hyderabad and US teams on accurate invoice processing.
- Reporting, Contracts & Draw Support. Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly AP reports in Workday (aging analysis, on-hold trackers); set up supplier contracts (SC) and POs; support the Asset Management and Construction Finance teams on monthly draw payments, including WTCs, retainage tracking and lien waiver documentation.
- Expense & Card Program Management- Manage monthly American Express payments and site visit reimbursements for US employees; audit expense reports for T&E policy compliance, ensuring receipts, business purpose and approvals are in place before reimbursement.
- Month-End Close & Treasury. Clean the AP aging report monthly; initiate payment requests with the treasury team; support month-end close; coordinate financial settlement runs and reconciliation with treasury and accounting teams.
- Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement- Support internal and external audit requests (sample selections, walkthroughs, evidence packs); monitor stale-dated cheques for escheatment reporting; identify and implement efficiency improvements including AP automation platforms (e.g., Auditoria).
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should hold –
- Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
- Experience: 2-4 years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience, preferably supporting US-based entities
- Skills: Working knowledge of US AP practices: 1099 reporting, W-9 / W-8 form handling, Sales and Use Tax review, Hands-on experience with Workday Financials or a comparable enterprise ERP, Strong Excel skills for aging analysis, reconciliations and reporting; keen attention to detail, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Work Style: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both autonomously and collaboratively with teams located across different time zones and jurisdictions.
Preferred Qualifications (if any):
- Prior experience in the renewable energy sector, infrastructure or project-based finance
- Familiarity with construction AP concepts: retainage, lien waivers, milestone-based draws
- Exposure to AP automation platforms (e.g., Auditoria, Tipalti); experience supporting SOX audits or controls-intensive finance functions
About DESRI
DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 11.9 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 80 renewable energy projects in 24 states. DESRI is run by a dynamic team with offices located at New York, Denver, Houston, Portland and Hyderabad (India).