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Chandran S

Assistant Manager - Procure To Pay
Bengaluru

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven finance professional with 12 years of experience in Accounts and Finance. Expertise includes budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, AP/AR, procurement, and invoice processing. Demonstrated success in vendor management, material receipting, and financial reporting. Proficient in financial software such as S/4 HANA, Oracle Fusion/Netsuite, and Zoho Books. Proven track record with leading companies including Qualcomm, Talent500, Pierian Services & ABInBev. Highly organized team player with a strong commitment to achieving goals and meeting deadlines.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Assistant Manager - Procure To Pay

Anheuser-Busch In Bev
02.2025 - Current
  • Handling team responsible for Invoice posting, payment & reconciliation through S4 HANA
  • Prioritizing the ageing invoices to make vendor payments
  • Managed the brewery responsible for GR/IR, PO Net price, Quantity variance, Credit note & Return PO.
  • Month ending write-off of open items and knocking off through F-44
  • Accrual tracking and weekly reporting of open GR and PO line items.
  • Handling compliance like regularly updating the TDS, LDC & TDS correction wherever possible.
  • Ledger to Ledger vendor reconciliation
  • Addressing the invoice and payment queries from the Breweries & Stalk holders
  • Continuous process improvement and conducting training to the team.

Assistant Manager - Procure to Pay

Pierian Services Private Limited
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors requiring support, clarifications, or grievance resolution related to finance operations, ensuring that finance issues do not result in credit blocks for vendors.
  • Collaborate with vendor Single Points of Contact (SPOCs) to resolve obstacles to smooth invoice processing, including invoice content requirements, PO-related issues, and missing invoices.
  • Manage ongoing payment queries and escalations concerning finance matters efficiently.
  • Address queries related to PQV, PPV, and held invoices, identify and resolve price variance issues, and facilitate communication between the vendor and the vendor manager for prompt resolution and rate master updates as needed.
  • Perform reconciliation using vendor books and ledger statements by downloading and reviewing reports such as invoice processing and payment reports, and provide a summarized statement of reconciled accounts to the vendor.

Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Talent500 Tech India Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Validate and process global vendor invoices, approve them for the accounting stage, and initiate vendor payments.
  • General Ledger accounting.
  • Create purchase orders in response to business team requests.
  • Conducted monthly expense reviews and created precise provisions based on thorough analysis.
  • Accounted for salary journal vouchers and reviewed tax general ledger entries for PF, PT, LWF, TDS, and other related taxes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, vendors, and ledgers, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Prepared monthly reports on payables, Invoices received, PO, advances & GST.
  • Supported internal and statutory auditors throughout the audit process by providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries, ensuring the timely and efficient completion of the audits.
  • Prepared detailed cash flow projections to support financial planning and decision-making.
  • Proficient in India & US GAAP.

Financial Analyst

Qualcomm India Private Limited
08.2015 - 02.2022
  • Conducted financial planning and analysis, prepared comprehensive financial reports, and performed analyses to support business decision-making.
  • Managed the Procure-to-Pay process for commodity spend and capital expenditure, including opportunity assessment, data gathering, sourcing, negotiation, vendor selection, purchase order creation, reporting, and performance management to ensure optimal value for money.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors, addressing and resolving discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices effectively.
  • Processed purchase requisitions (PR) based on stakeholder requests using tools like Oracle and SAP, and facilitated approvals from management.
  • Maintained Management Information Systems (MIS), tracked purchase requisitions/orders (PR/PO), and managed invoice tracking.
  • Handled the processing of invoices to ensure timely vendor payments.
  • Prepared and managed budgets for various categories including AMC's, soft services, food and beverages, employee health and safety, company recreation, mailroom services, stationery, company transportation, and housekeeping manpower costs on a quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly basis.

Senior Finance Executive

Texas Instruments
11.2011 - 07.2014
  • Managed the processing of invoices for vendor payments by verifying purchase orders (PO), quantities, rates, taxes, delivery challans, and goods receipt notes (GRN). Ensured compliance with payment terms and forwarded invoices to accounts payable for processing. Maintained an invoice tracker to monitor the number of invoices received and payments made on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Oversaw vendor relationships, ensuring their capabilities met demand requirements. Communicated critical needs to appropriate vendors, utilized available bench resources, and empaneled new vendors based on their ability to support specialized skills. Managed the termination or cleanup of inefficient vendors and maintained an inventory of collaterals.
  • Raised purchase requisitions based on stakeholder requests, obtained quotes, negotiated favorable terms, and arranged for delivery as required. Tracked PRs, matched them with POs, verified details, and monitored supplier compliance with purchase order contracts, resolving any discrepancies. Maintained a PR/PO tracker.
  • Supported the department's administrative and operational activities by sourcing competitive goods and services that met high standards, ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement processes.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Bangalore University
Bengaluru, India
01.2009 - 01.2012

Skills

  • Accounts Payable

  • Accounts Reconciliation

  • Accounts Management

  • Invoice Processing

  • P2P Cycle

  • Financial Planning

  • Financial Reporting

  • GL Accounting

Team leadership

Software

Oracle Fusion, Netsuite, S/4 HANA, Zoho Books

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Procure To Pay

Anheuser-Busch In Bev
02.2025 - Current

Assistant Manager - Procure to Pay

Pierian Services Private Limited
02.2024 - 12.2024

Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Talent500 Tech India Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 02.2024

Financial Analyst

Qualcomm India Private Limited
08.2015 - 02.2022

Senior Finance Executive

Texas Instruments
11.2011 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Commerce -

Bangalore University
01.2009 - 01.2012

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