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Chetan Kutpelli

Chetan Kutpelli

Pune

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong track record in identifying and implementing opportunities for outsourcing back-end operations from multiple entities in the United States, Singapore & Hongkong to a new Backoffice in India. Skilled in areas such as payroll and compliances, procurement, production planning, accounts payable, IT, and engineering services. Proficient in mapping key processes with process compliance, internal controls, and governance, while ensuring service levels and turnaround times are met through sign-off from key stakeholders. Adept at building reliable and experienced teams that consistently deliver superior performance. Proven ability to foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders. Expertise in setting up periodic reviews to proactively identify challenges and address them with cost-effective solutions. Committed to building people capability for managing shared services.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager – Accounts Payable

Schindler India Private Limited
4 2023 - Current
  • Spearheading BSC India Service delivery, including supplier management and performance governance.
  • Managing 2 factories & 26 branch offices with year on year growth of 10% plus.
  • Leading team training, evaluations, and appraisals to maintain high performance.
  • Successfully expanding service scope through transitions from global Schindler entities.
  • Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives

Manager - Accounts Payable

Schindler India Private Limited
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managed accurate and timely processing of over 20k invoices per month.
  • Fostered positive work environment by promoting open communication, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities for team members.
  • Managed accounts payable operations, focusing on Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) and Net Working Capital (NWC).
  • Developed ICFR compliance control documents and drove ERP system enhancements.
  • Conducted and supported internal and statutory audits, enhancing compliance and accuracy.

Manager – Audit Finance

Force Motors Ltd
8 2019 - 1 2021
  • Ensuring minimum / no revenue leakages
  • Oversaw accounts payable across multiple locations, ensuring policy compliance and cost control.
  • Coordinated system audits and process standardization, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Manager – Business Process Services

TATA Consultancy Services
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Leading finance accounting processes for 11 Credit Suisse entities, with 150 efficient team members
  • Saved INR 450crores for Tax cash outflow in first year.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements

Deputy Manager – Accounts Payable

Schindler India Private Limited
05.2016 - 07.2018
  • Handled accounts payable functions, intercompany payments, and reconciliations for Pune Factory, with team of 15
  • Lead process standardization initiatives and ERP system enhancements.
  • Assisted in internal and statutory audits.

Assistant Manager – Finance

Volkswagen India Private Limited
09.2012 - 05.2016
  • Implemented Digital Invoice Processing (DIP) and managed P2P processes.
  • 40k invoices processed through Digital invoice processing, saving of 9 FTE
  • Supported annual audit process by preparing detailed schedules, reconciliations, and responding promptly to auditor inquiries

Exempt Non-Officer, Accounts Payable

Credit Suisse Services India Private Limited
10.2010 - 09.2012
  • Managed accounts payable and travel and expense processes for multiple global sites.
  • Developed and reviewed SOPs, enforced global policies, and supported customer leads on governance.
  • Successful, Accounts payable and T&E migration of Process to India i

- Singapore 19fte (Team member)

- Hongkong 4fte (Team lead)

- Malayasia 12fte (Team lead)

- North Carolina, USA 10fte (Team lead)

Finance Process Associate

Principal Global Services Pvt. Ltd
10.2006 - 10.2010
  • Handled accounts payables, general ledger, intercompany reconciliations, and statutory obligations.
  • Coordinated with auditors, prepared financial reports, audit schedules, and managed month-end closures.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Pune University

Skills

Cross-Functional Communication

Projects

  • Power BI Window for Accounts Payable, Developed a real-time invoice status tool, reducing inquiries by 8,000 tickets/month and saving 96 man-days.
  • Finance Shared Service Centre Setup, Established a 40 FTE finance shared service center, including ESM tool implementation.
  • Bank Consolidation in SAP, Reduced banks from 8 to 2, standardizing global processes and cutting process timelines by 2 days.
  • Digital Invoice Processing Implementation, Automated processing of 40,000 invoices/month, saving 9 man-days.
  • GST Implementation in SAP, Led GST implementation across manufacturing units and branches, ensuring compliance and efficient cutover.

Languages

English (Fluent)
Hindi (Fluent)
Hindi (Fluent)

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Manager - Accounts Payable

Schindler India Private Limited
01.2021 - 03.2023

Manager – Business Process Services

TATA Consultancy Services
08.2018 - 07.2019

Deputy Manager – Accounts Payable

Schindler India Private Limited
05.2016 - 07.2018

Assistant Manager – Finance

Volkswagen India Private Limited
09.2012 - 05.2016

Exempt Non-Officer, Accounts Payable

Credit Suisse Services India Private Limited
10.2010 - 09.2012

Finance Process Associate

Principal Global Services Pvt. Ltd
10.2006 - 10.2010

Senior Manager – Accounts Payable

Schindler India Private Limited
4 2023 - Current

Manager – Audit Finance

Force Motors Ltd
8 2019 - 1 2021

Bachelor of Commerce -

Pune University
Chetan Kutpelli