A highly skilled Accounts Payable Associate with 4 years of experience and a proven track record in query resolution, auditing, and managing payment-related exceptions. Adept at ensuring procedural compliance and driving process optimization, resulting in an 80% on-time payment rate and a 60% reduction in over- and under-payments. Experienced in auditing invoice processing for compliance, verifying payment accuracy, identifying and resolving double payments, and managing incoming payment discrepancies. Proficient in the approval of wire transfers, manual payments, and direct debits. Known for strong attention to detail, effectively resolving discrepancies, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. Highly proficient in utilizing accounting software such as SAP, NIS, JDE, ASMT, JIRA, Remedy Force, and CMM Wall Street.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSOCIATE
CARGILL BUSINESS SERVICE
04.2023 - 06.2025
Managed JDE exceptions activities like document release/hold, payment instrument modifications, payment status updates, and due date adjustments as per user requests
Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments and providing support for prompt document processing
Approved wire transfers, CD stops, and check recaps by validating banking details and assessing payment values
Verified vendor banking information against PCP forms during vendor master data updates
Contributed to process stabilization by monitoring data trends and driving continuous improvements
Handled query resolution efficiently through the Remedy force service management & Service now tool
Prepare key month-end reports, including Aged Open Payables, Turnaround Time (TAT) reports, and Monthly Invoice Processing (IP) consolidation summaries
PROCESS ASSOCIATE
CAPGEMINI TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LTD
04.2021 - 04.2023
Company Overview: Worked in a European largest energy production organization to provide professional accounting services as special auditing associate in a team called Checks & Controls
Acted as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for checks and controls within the process
Managed vendor accounts, ensuring timely payments and performing audits for accuracy of posted data
Conducted general ledger reconciliations in alignment with vendor accounts during month-end closing
Allocated invoices to the processing team for accurate financial entries and material management coordination
Ensured timely processing of payments by conducting necessary data validations and monitoring payment runs
Supported month-end closure activities, including execution of special closing tasks
Resolved client queries and supported internal teams in addressing and resolving raised issues effectively
Cleared vendor debit balances on a quarterly basis to eliminate overdue items and maintain account accuracy
Performed GRIR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) cleansing by maintaining accounts and cancelling unused GRs
Executed concurrent audits by reviewing posted data, correcting inaccuracies, and ensuring accurate reposting
Analyzed treasury-related queries and provided resolution along with posting instructions to the R2R team
Handled bank rejection activities by correcting errors and reassigning rejected documents for successful payment processing
Collaborated with the team lead to provide KPI input files and managed escalations, grievances, and appeals to maintain control over non-compliant process areas
Conducted multiple compliance checks, including VAT and internal tracking, to ensure adherence to process updates and predefined operational guidelines
Maintained and reviewed the Invoice Processing Issue Log and VAT Issue Log to identify and correct processing errors, ensuring timely reporting to clients
Worked on USA, UK & EU VAT documents to ensure the tax have been obtained accordingly & reported in accurates
Worked in a European largest energy production organization to provide professional accounting services as special auditing associate in a team called Checks & Controls
Education
Bachelor - commerce
KLE’s JG College of commerce
01.2020
PRE-UNIVERSITY course - undefined
KLE’s JG College of commerce
01.2017
Secondary schooling - undefined
SMES SOCIETY
01.2015
Skills
Proficient in Excel data analysis
Proficient in deadline-driven organization
Skilled in data interpretation
Effective communicator in interpersonal settings
Proficient in analytical problem resolution
Adept in utilizing digital tools
Client relationship management
Record keeping expertise
Polyglot
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Telugu
Marathi
Tamil
Awards
Raising Star 2021
Extra Mile Award 2021
Raising Star 2022
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above furnished information is true to the best of my knowledge, And I bear the responsibility of above-mentioned particulars for corrections.
Process Specialist at Cargill Business Services India Pvt Ltd, Cargill India Pvt. Ltd, CargillProcess Specialist at Cargill Business Services India Pvt Ltd, Cargill India Pvt. Ltd, Cargill