Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Internship
Timeline
Aniket Acharya

Aniket Acharya

Summary

Results-driven accounting professional with 8 years and 5 months of hands-on experience specializing in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) . Adept at managing the complete AP and AR processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, payment processing, collections, and account reconciliations. Proven track record as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in driving efficiency improvements, resolving complex discrepancies, and optimizing cash flow management. Experienced in leading teams, providing training and guidance, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations. Strong analytical skills and a customer-focused approach to problem-solving, ensuring smooth financial operations across departments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Process Executive

IFFCO Group- Corporate
11.2019 - 10.2023
  • Managed the full Order-to-Cash cycle, ensuring the timely and accurate invoicing of clients and customers.
  • Effectively communicated with clients to resolve billing issues and process necessary credit/debit adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams (Sales, Logistics, etc.) to ensure timely order fulfillment.
  • Maintained and updated customer accounts to ensure accurate financial data.
  • Monitored and reduced outstanding accounts by implementing efficient collections strategies.
  • Worked with the Finance team to support month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
  • Produced regular reports on accounts receivable aging, collections status, and outstanding balances.

Key Achievements:

  • Reduced Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) by 96% through proactive collection efforts and dispute management.
  • Improved invoicing accuracy and reduced errors, resulting in a 98% improvement in processing time.

Process Developer - SME

Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - 10.2019
  • Led audit support, reconciliation, and performance improvement initiatives
  • Collaborated on Procure to Pay and Accounts Payable workflows to achieve operational efficiency
  • Managed remote transition of Accounts Payable operations in Belgium, UK, Ireland, Netherlands
  • Provided expert insights to develop impactful solutions addressing customer business needs
  • Address and handover concerns accurately and timely across departments
  • Acted as the first point of contact for internal employees and external vendors regarding AP-related queries.
  • Resolved discrepancies in invoices, ensuring proper documentation and timely payment processing.
  • Managed the AP inbox, prioritizing and addressing issues to ensure minimal disruption to payment schedules.
  • Collaborated with the accounting department to escalate issues and ensure timely resolution.
  • Assisted vendors in understanding payment terms and resolved payment-related disputes efficiently.
  • Tracked outstanding invoices, performed regular follow-ups with vendors, and ensured accurate payment records.

Key Achievements:

  • Reduced the average resolution time for vendor inquiries by 94%, improving satisfaction.
  • Streamlined the process for tracking and resolving vendor disputes, reducing the backlog of unresolved issues by 97%.

Customer Service Representative

SIQES India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2014 - 03.2015
  • Responded to client queries and ensured seamless coordination to address client concerns
  • Managed daily data maintenance and report creation for cargo booking requests
  • Enhanced reporting efficiency through automated data processes
  • Achieved consistent results by maintaining a proactive mindset and meeting daily objectives
  • Implemented forward-thinking strategies to optimize customer satisfaction and resolve concerns
  • Facilitated customer services by arranging appointments, handling merchandise pickups, and processing bespoke orders
  • Updated Salesforce with customer interaction data to ensure request follow-up

Education

Post Graduation Diploma - Investment Banking

Indian Institute of Management, Indore
09.2022

Budgeting , Forecasting and Financial Modeling

Bachelors of Commerce -

Lovely Professional University, Punjab
04.2014

Skills

  • Invoice Generation & Management
  • Collection Strategies & Dispute Resolution
  • AR Reconciliation & Aging Reports
  • Credit Risk Management
  • ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, S4HANA , Ariba,Salesforce)
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Invoice Verification & Processing
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Payment Scheduling & Processing
  • Expense Management & Tax Compliance
  • Vendor Statement Reconciliation
  • AP Month-End Close & Reporting
  • ERP Systems & AP Software (SAP, Oracle)
  • Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Cash Flow Management

Certification

  • Certified Financial Modelling, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), 10/01/19
  • Certified -Skills HRD Global Islamic Banking and Finance, 09/01/23
  • Certified Lean SIX Sigma AI Yellow Belt
  • Business Intelligence using Power BI

Accomplishments

  • Certified in Lean methodology in 2016 and introduced Lean principles to enhance process efficiency, earning recognition for the improvements.
  • Developed email writing skills in November 2016.
  • Actively participated in various training programs organized by the Learning & Development team at Genpact.
  • Second runner-up in the Virtual Stock Mind competition by ICICI.

Languages

English
Hindi

Internship

My capstone project focuses on the role of personal values in investment. I completed a 45-day finance internship at DAYA SHANKAR SINGH & CO. In addition to my core responsibilities, I served as a process trainer for the team. My tasks included receiving business updates, maintaining accounts payable files, sharing knowledge with the team to bridge knowledge gaps, and organizing evaluations of the packets to determine areas for improvement.

Timeline

Senior Process Executive - IFFCO Group- Corporate
11.2019 - 10.2023
Process Developer - SME - Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2015 - 10.2019
Customer Service Representative - SIQES India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2014 - 03.2015
Indian Institute of Management - Post Graduation Diploma, Investment Banking
Lovely Professional University - Bachelors of Commerce,
Aniket Acharya