PeopleSoft
Charan Pratap
Accounting Professional and People Manager with 15 years of experience
Ballabgarh
Summary
Experienced finance and accounts professional with over 15+ years of expertise in accounts payable, people management, process improvement, general ledger, journal entries, and month-end closing. Consistently delivered employee expense processing and ensured client satisfaction with renowned organizations. Successfully designed and nurtured a Six Sigma metrics-driven culture that enables effective reporting and dashboard presentations to stakeholders/clients and senior management, meeting SLAs/KPIs and CTQs. Developed high-performing finance teams that drive the creation of global finance process solutions from ideation to launch. Leveraged next-generation technologies such as Kofax /Concur/Coupa integrated with ERP systems like PeopleSoft/Oracle/SAP. Traveled extensively throughout Europe and the UK for process transitions while working with Sarens Heavy Lift India Pvt. Ltd. and Syneos Health Pharma Services. Recently joined Onemind Cloud Services India Pvt. Ltd. as a Senior Manager Accounts, expanding expertise in the field.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager Accounts
Onemind Cloud Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Gurugram
4 2024 - 10.2024
- Handling 4 subsidiaries including 1 one from India- Taking care of all end to end accounting responsibilities and month-end closing activities
- Leading a team of 9 FTE serving across US & India region.
- Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording intercompany accounts payable and receivable data and reconciled monthly totals to confirm proper accounting
- Employee payroll process and verification of APAC and US regions.
- Perform many reconciliation like, Bank reconciliation, GL reconciliation, vendor and customer statement reconciliation
- GST and vendor TDS reconciliation
- Identify and rectify of accounting differences of Balance sheet and P&L on monthly basis
- Fixed assets accounting, acquisitions, disposals, retirement, depreciation run
- Calculate and post sales-purchase provision on month-end closing
- Lease accounting and maintain proper schedules and records
- Prepared and maintained assigned accounts monthly and quarterly reconciliation schedules
- Kept accounts receivable and payable tracking database current with relevant client information, collection and billing progress
- Verified accuracy of information on Purchase Orders to invoice identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance
- Minimized late fees by 98% by enhancing accounts payable processes
- Verified accuracy of information and resolved discrepancies with vendors before entering invoices for payment
Manager - Accounts Payable
Syneos Health Pharma Services
Gurugram
10.2017 - 04.2024
- Leading a team of 50 FTE serving across globe including India region with volume of 320k Invoices (20k vendor), annually.
- Managed seamless transition of end-to-end P2P processes from US- Canada.
- Managed seamless transition of end to end P2P processes from third party to in-house Shared Services Center with upfront benefit of 4 FTE.
- Delivered $10.9M cash flow benefit by way of identification and recovery of old credits, duplicate payments.
- Managing process accuracy, timeliness at sigma 5 level by converting conventional shared service model to next generation i.e.
- Monitoring Invoice/PO queues on daily basis.
- Appropriate cost center, approvals are obtained to ensure payment on time (POT), doing right first time (QC).
- In depth knowledge of Indian taxation like TDS,GST and all.
- Dashboard reporting with performance on monthly KPI and SLA to global stakeholders using tableau & BI tool.
- Prepare trend analysis report for keeping track on actual invoices received and actual invoices processed.
- Reporting exceptions or variances from the standardized DTP/SOP to prevent future occurrences.
- Performing root-cause-analysis (RCA) for any error/payment delay due to process gap, with preventive measure.
- Have implemented & driven financial project, i.e.
- Increase in on-time Invoice Payment.
- Reduction of AP open item, open item reduce to 834 from 1240 just in one month.
- Implement payment priority for venders, so that we cannot miss on payment of critical vendors.
- Implemented DAT macro to eliminate duplicate payments.
- Reduced old invoice ageing from $25M to <$1M by implementing robust governance/controls.
- Implemented No PO-No Pay policy, for increasing PO penetration.
- Clearing of vendor master data, de-activation of one-time vendors.
- Implemented 3 layer 'Business Continuity Plan' to ensure uninterrupted delivery.
- Implemented AskAP tool for AP help desk team to reduces daily query e-mail inflow.
- Performing extensive testing of control’s before implementing & upgrading financial systems, covering all aspect of change management to mitigate financial risk and friction between the layers.
- Managing helpdesk function to support in time approval, vendor database, and product and supplier catalogue.
- Working with HR to hire people for tomorrow, setting expectation & business goals with transparent performance management.
- Efficient leave planning & L&D roadmap in place to meet personal development needs, promoting 'culture of commitment' from 'culture of compliance.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, leading to more efficient project completion.
Team Leader-Accounts Payable
Wipro BPS
New Delhi
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Leading a team of 9 FTE serving UK region with volume of 80k Invoices (9k vendor), 120k expense lines (36k claims) annually.
- Monitoring processing of PO/Non-PO expenses covering Opex, Capex, & utility expenses in line with agreed TAT.
- Dashboard reporting with performance on monthly KPI and SLA to global stakeholders.
- Reporting exceptions or variances from the standardized DTP/SOPs to prevent future occurrences.
- Performing root-cause-analysis (RCA) for any error/payment delay due to process gap, with preventive measure.
- Concur roll out (T&E Solution).
- P-Card roll out for tail end suppliers.
- Transitioned of end-to-end P2P for UK region.
- Implementing of Oracle Fusion ERP (replacing the OCR, Scanning & approval workflow).
- Ensure proper month end closing of financials (i.e
- Provisions, BRS, amortization of huge expenses)
- Review, monitor, motivate & coach team to ensure efficient delivery
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Team Leader-Accounts Payable
Sarens Heavy Lift India Pvt. Ltd.
New Delhi
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Leading a team of 5 FTE serving (as Share Service Centre) to 10 offices spanning three regions.
- Ensure payments are processed accurately and supervising all exception and inquiries.
- Reviewing monthly trackers & ledger scrutiny to ensure payment for rent/recurring expenses in due time.
- Successful transition of Intercompany process from (HQ Belgium) to India.
- Successful transition of bare lease intercompany renting of assets.
- Sale, purchase and disposal of fixed assets.
- Identify and rectify of accounting differences of Balance sheet and P&L on monthly basis.
- Posting General ledger entries, GL accounts reconciliation & adjustments.
- Submission of monthly Profit & Loss account and Balance sheet of each entity to consolidation team.
- Help consolidation team in reconciliation of Balance sheet and P&L for intercompany accounts.
Sr. Accounts Officer - Accounts Payable/Employee Expenses
Wipro BPS
New Delhi
09.2010 - 07.2014
- Receive and verify invoices of goods and services.
- Responsible for Processing PO, NON PO and Inter Company invoices in SAP.
- SAP T- codes- MIR4, FB60, ME23N, FBV0, FBL1N, FK03, F110, FBL3N, F-44, MR8M, FB08, MIRO, FB01.
- Preparing monthly MIS report and dashboard for client reporting purpose.
- Preparing Daily production report, internal QC report, and duplicate report.
- Allocate invoices to my team member as per aging of the invoices and sending it to client with proper solution to avoid escalations.
- Raising Inquires for Disputes, like-pricing discrepancies, quantity mismatch etc.
- Doing critical activity like Vendor reconciliation, Vendor statement, Special request invoices etc.
- Expense notes, Travel bills and Legal invoices processing in SAP (ERP) & BASE.
- Analyzing and updating process related exceptions in SOP.
- Providing trainings to new team members of the team.
- Streamlined the accounts payable process, resulting in reduced processing time and increased vendor satisfaction.
Accounts Executive
IQOR International India Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
01.2009 - 02.2010
Education
BBA - Commerce
M.D University
Rohtak, India 04.2003 - 06.2006
MBA - Finance
NIMT Institute of Management
Greater Noida, India 06.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
Operations Management
Client Relationship Management
Transition & Transformation
ERP
Team Management
Metrics & Dashboards
Accounts Payable
General Ledger
Account Reconciliation
Posting of journal
Month-end Closing
Business Continuity Planning
Lean & Six Sigma
Employee reimbursement
Reporting management
Organizational improvement
Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Data-driven decision-making
Team building
Problem-solving abilities
Performance reviewing
Employee Training
Vendor Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Process Improvement and transformation
- I was the part of 5 transition and 2 ERP migration as far.
- Travelled Europe and UK for process transition while working in Sarens heavy lift India Pvt. Ltd and Syneoshealth Pharma Services.
Software
Oracle
SAP
Xero
Zoho
Interests
Skill Upgradation
Macros
CPA
Timeline
Manager - Accounts Payable
Syneos Health Pharma Services
10.2017 - 04.2024
Team Leader-Accounts Payable
Wipro BPS
01.2016 - 09.2017
Team Leader-Accounts Payable
Sarens Heavy Lift India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2014 - 12.2015
Sr. Accounts Officer - Accounts Payable/Employee Expenses
Wipro BPS
09.2010 - 07.2014
Accounts Executive
IQOR International India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2009 - 02.2010
MBA - Finance
NIMT Institute of Management
06.2007 - 05.2009
BBA - Commerce
M.D University
04.2003 - 06.2006
Senior Manager Accounts
Onemind Cloud Services India Pvt. Ltd.
4 2024 - 10.2024