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AJAYA KUMAR YADAV

Senior Finance Associate
Gurugram

Summary

Performance-driven professional with dynamic experience of over 6 years in Accounts Payables, Treasury Operations, Vendor Management, Management Reporting and MIS; skilled in utilizing a strong foundation in accounting to drive corporate success; striving to refine expertise in budgeting, variance analysis, and cost optimization to drive organizational success & growth

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Executive (AP)

IPG Media Brands
10.2023 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cash & Liquidity Management: Monitor daily cash positions, manage liquidity across multiple bank accounts, and ensure timely funding of operational and strategic business needs.
  • Payment Operations: Oversee processing of domestic and international payments, including vendor settlements, intercompany transfers, statutory dues, and payroll-related disbursements.
  • Banking Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with banking partners; coordinate for account operations, documentation, forex transactions, and bank fee optimization.
  • Cash Flow Forecasting: Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts by collaborating with FP&A, AP, and business units to ensure adequate liquidity and fund allocation.
  • Foreign Exchange Management: Track FX exposures and support execution of currency conversions; ensure compliance with RBI/FEMA regulations for outward remittances.
  • Bank Reconciliations & Controls: Perform daily and monthly reconciliations; resolve outstanding transactions and support internal control and audit requirements (SOX, internal audits, external audits).
  • Treasury Reporting & Analytics: Prepare weekly cash dashboards, variance analysis, bank utilization reports, and monthly treasury KPIs for senior leadership decision-making.

Team Lead

Edge Business Solution
06.2019 - 03.2023
  • Directed and managed the comprehensive operations of the General Ledger and Accounts Payable Department, leading a dedicated team of six professionals.
  • Managed the day-to-day administration of Accounts Payable processes, overseeing AP clerks and ensuring the smooth functioning of the department.
  • Orchestrated timely vendor payments in accordance with agreed credit terms, overseeing the periodic reconciliation of Vendor Accounts to ensure accuracy and adherence to payment schedules.
  • Ensured the timely completion of all Accounts Payable activities, encompassing thorough vendor invoice verification, processing, vendor payments, as well as the meticulous handling of employee-related Travel & Expense (T&E) claims processing and reimbursements.


SPE- Accounts

Cognizant Technology Services
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Proficiently prepared and posted diverse journals, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, contributing to the accuracy of financial records.
  • Compiled and generated detailed reports including unbilled aging and billed debtor reports, providing crucial insights into financial standing and receivables management.
  • Met stringent Service Level Agreement (SLA) commitments by meticulously preparing all month-end and ad-hoc journals with precision, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.

Sr. Finance Executive

Intelenet Global Services
09.2015 - 09.2017
  • Generated detailed reports on unbilled aging and billed debtor, offering insights into outstanding accounts for informed decision-making.
  • Successfully resolved outstanding items in both the balance sheet & payroll General Ledgers, ensuring accuracy & completeness in financial records.
  • Regularly produced Divisional GRIR Reports (Open Purchase Order Analysis Reports), facilitating comprehensive assessment of open purchase orders on a monthly basis.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Accountancy

Laxmi Narayan College
Jharsuguda, Odisha
04.2001 - 12.2014

Skills

Accounts payable management

Treasury Functions & Payments Management

Financial & Ad-hoc Reporting

Vendor Management

Foreign Remittances

Bank Liaising & Bank Reconciliation

Certification

Workday Financials: Cloud Foundation

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 05/09/93

Timeline

Senior Executive (AP)

IPG Media Brands
10.2023 - Current

Team Lead

Edge Business Solution
06.2019 - 03.2023

SPE- Accounts

Cognizant Technology Services
10.2017 - 04.2018

Sr. Finance Executive

Intelenet Global Services
09.2015 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Accountancy

Laxmi Narayan College
04.2001 - 12.2014
AJAYA KUMAR YADAVSenior Finance Associate