Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Software Exposure
Personal Assets
Extracurricular Activities
Certification
Accomplishments
Social Awareness
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Anand Viswanathan

Chennai,

Summary

With over 12+ years of experience, I have a strong background in operational functions gained during my tenure at Cognizant since 2010. I have excelled in various roles such as BPS (Invoice Processing and Reconciliation) and PMO SS (Billing & Invoicing, Reserves & General Operations). This extensive experience has equipped me with a robust skill set and a profound understanding of the industry.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BFS PMO Shared Services

Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2022 - Current
  • Working with recruitment team to Identify the resources and scheduling interviews with client
  • Assigned for BGV initiation / Onboarding/Offboarding/ Tracking on the completion status
  • Submission of PAS before billing freeze
  • Invoice submission in customer portal by preparing annexure based on customer requirement
  • Invoice Reconciliation on associates' billable hours and uploading of same in Timesheet Repository portal
  • Follow-up on invoices over dues to get the remittance in time
  • Sending mails to AM to get the executed signed document in time to avoid reserves

Reserve Management – PMOSS

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2018 - 04.2021
  • Taking care of centralized Reserve activities for BFS NA region
  • Handling more than 75 accounts in order to reduce pending Reserves to generate the Revenue
  • Perform the critical task of reviewing the Signed SOW, Work Order, PO, etc
  • Frequent connect with account and ops team in receiving the Signed document to clear the Reserves
  • Preparing Monthly/Quarterly Metrics and share the same with the Top-level management
  • In person connect with Finance reserves team every 3rd month of each quarter to effectively produce the outcome at quarter end

BPS - Project 2 - (Central Inbound Transportation)

Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2012 - 03.2018
  • Started with a remote KT on getting the work around on nature of business
  • I was part of this brand new process 'First of Its Kind' and KT was successful where the project got signed off
  • Leading Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable processes and providing the floor support
  • Assisting team members in all the daily activities performed and reporting the same to management
  • Leading 10+ Members team
  • Prioritize daily activities with teammates and ensure to meet SLA per business requirement
  • Handled Freight invoices and Sell Shipments
  • Responsible for Vendor query - through email
  • Providing status for invoices and information on discrepancies
  • Preparing Weekly Metrics and discuss the same with the Top-level management and the Customers

BPS - Project 1 (Supervalu)

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
09.2010 - 11.2012
  • Reconciliation of invoices to alter existing discrepancies
  • Invoice Processing in Accounts Payable Domain, Cross checking Invoices with PO & Invoice (2-way match) and reconciling invoices based on Price, Quantities, etc
  • Handling Vendor queries through email support and solving their queries relating to invoice payment status and payment disputes
  • Perform the critical task of investigating the invoices and payment status
  • Responsible for maintaining the Prompt service delivery of the Processes
  • Preparing Weekly/Monthly Metrics and discuss the same with the Top-level management and the Customers

Education

Master of Commerce (M. Com) -

Madras Christian College
01.2010

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - undefined

Madras Christian College
01.2008

XII - undefined

St. Anne's Matric Hr Sec School
New Perungalathur, Chennai
01.2005

X - undefined

St. John's Matriculation School
New Perungalathur, Chennai
01.2003

Skills

  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Vendor queries
  • Forecast/Budget
  • Process Improvement

Languages

English
Tamil

Software Exposure

Tally, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, Windows

Personal Assets

  • Enthusiastic in teamwork.
  • Dedication towards work & career.
  • Punctual in the work allocated.
  • Accepting challenges and quick in learning.
  • Implementing new Ideas and process improvement.

Extracurricular Activities

National Cadet Corps (Naval Wing) - 3 Years (2005 - 2008)

Certification

Lean

Best Performer

Accomplishments

  • Completed Lean Project regarding Reduces of manual efforts in work allocation activity.
  • Awarded twice as a best performer (OPEL) and 3 times star performer (WOW).
  • Implemented more than 8 process improvements.

Social Awareness

  • Strengthened Panchayat Union Primary school, Mannivakkam in academy and Co-curricular activities.
  • Outreach (NGO) committee is part of Cognizant to support the needy.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above information given by me is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. If given an opportunity to work in your esteemed concern, I assure to put in the best of my efforts to the entire satisfaction.

Timeline

BFS PMO Shared Services

Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2022 - Current

Reserve Management – PMOSS

Cognizant Technology Solutions
04.2018 - 04.2021

BPS - Project 2 - (Central Inbound Transportation)

Cognizant Technology Solutions
12.2012 - 03.2018

BPS - Project 1 (Supervalu)

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
09.2010 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - undefined

Madras Christian College

XII - undefined

St. Anne's Matric Hr Sec School

X - undefined

St. John's Matriculation School

Master of Commerce (M. Com) -

Madras Christian College

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