Results-driven Finance Professional with 14+ years of experience in AP, AR, P2P, and Financial Analysis across global organizations. PMP certified with expertise in SAP FICO, Oracle, Tally, Power BI, and automation, implementing BOTs and CIP frameworks to improve efficiency by 15–20%. Skilled in financial reporting, variance analysis, process standardization, and KPI management. Proven leader in driving cross-functional collaboration, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Lead – Procure to Pay Operations
Bosh Global Software Technologies
06.2021 - 12.2024
Invoice Processing: Managed invoice processing with 98% accuracy, ensuring timely payments and minimizing discrepancies
Vendor Reconciliations: Conducted periodic vendor reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate account balances
Audit Assistance: Supported internal and external audits, providing documentation and ensuring compliance with audit standards
AP Process Transition: Led successful transition of Accounts Payable processes for Switzerland, Romania, and Austria with zero escalations
Reviewed DTPs, trained team members, and ensured a seamless Go-live
Performance Management: Drove 100% adherence to KPIs, enhancing operational performance and identifying continuous improvement opportunities
This led to a 15% improvement in overall team efficiency and a reduction in processing errors by 10%, which contributed to a 5% cost reduction in AP operations
Quality & Productivity: Monitored team quality, achieving a 95% performance score
Conducted workshops to improve quality standards
Process Improvements: Collaborated cross-functionally to implement solutions that reduced invoice processing time by 20%
CIP Implementation: Led deployment of the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) tool across global teams, achieving 90% adoption in the first quarter
Training: Delivered user training for CIP tools, ensuring consistency and improved process adherence across global teams
Invoice Approvals: Investigated and resolved slow invoice approvals, reducing delays by 15% through proactive buyer follow-ups
Cross-functional Coordination: Enhanced month-end activities by improving collaboration between finance and other departments, reducing month-end closing time by 20%
This collaboration resulted in more accurate financial reporting, enabling faster decision-making for senior leadership
Intercompany Reconciliation: Streamlined intercompany reconciliation processes, reducing mismatches by 25%
Process Lead – Finance and Admin Business analyst
IBM India Private Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2021
Invoice Processing: Managed high volumes of PO and Non-PO invoices, achieving a 98% accuracy rate
Supervised team tasks to ensure timely processing
Team Management: Monitored team productivity, maintaining a 95% performance standard and reporting daily metrics to management
Automation: Identified automation opportunities, implementing BOTs that improved processing efficiency by 15%
Payment Processing: Managed payment processing for North America, EMEA, and APAC regions, ensuring on-time execution of payments within deadlines
Service Desk: Supervised Help Desk team and enhanced response times by 20%, improving overall efficiency
Training & Knowledge Transfer: Provided knowledge transfer to the Procure-to-Pay team, ensuring smooth ticket management and query resolution
Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked with cross-functional teams to enhance vendor communication, ensuring timely issue resolution
AP Aging Optimization: Optimized AP aging reports, reducing overdue invoices by 15%
Accounts Executive
Kenmore Shoes Private Limited
03.2014 - 11.2015
Accounts Payable: Processed incoming invoices, maintaining 100% accuracy and quality
Managed vendor queries and resolved discrepancies
Accounts Receivable: Improved invoicing turnaround by 25%, enhancing cash flow and customer satisfaction
Reconciliations: Conducted intercompany reconciliations and resolved discrepancies efficiently
AR Aging Report: Developed and maintained an automated AR aging report, improving collections and reducing outstanding discrepancies by 30%
Associate
CGI Information Systems
04.2012 - 02.2014
Payment Runs: Managed SAP payment runs for NA region, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
Invoice Processing: Processed PO and Non-PO invoices with 100% accuracy, maintaining high-quality standards
Bank Reconciliations: Performed 100% accurate bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies on time
Process Improvement: Identified invoicing issues, implementing improvements to optimize payment processing
Accountant
Stones Unlimited
01.2010 - 04.2012
Invoice Processing: Processed invoices and credit notes in Tally ERP, ensuring accuracy
I am a dedicated professional with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimization. I focus on aligning business needs with actionable solutions to deliver measurable results and sustainable growth.
Hobbies and Interests
Football: Passionate player with multiple inter-corporate and intra-corporate victories, showcasing leadership, teamwork, and a competitive spirit.
Timeline
Process Lead – Procure to Pay Operations
Bosh Global Software Technologies
06.2021 - 12.2024
Process Lead – Finance and Admin Business analyst
IBM India Private Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2021
Accounts Executive
Kenmore Shoes Private Limited
03.2014 - 11.2015
Associate
CGI Information Systems
04.2012 - 02.2014
Accountant
Stones Unlimited
01.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
Islamiah College
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