Venkat Ganesh
Team Lead
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced finance and accounting specialist with over 9 years in procure-to-pay transformation and service delivery. Achieved successful virtual transitions in APAC and EMEA, demonstrating strong capabilities in global service models. Proven skills in meeting deadlines, managing vendor data, and resolving exceptions. Currently leads a team of 8+ as a process specialist in PTP, focused on delivering high-quality services.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2022 - Current
- Executed payment transactions to strengthen vendor relationships
- Managing Account payable activities
- Managed vendor master data for accuracy
- Invoice processing
- Facilitated team huddles to foster open communication
- Held one-on-one sessions to deliver constructive feedback and support
Accounts Payable Associate
Columbus Global Services India Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed PO and non-PO invoices, processed vendor payments through multiple methods, reconciled vendor accounts, handled subcontractor invoices, supported vendor helpdesk, maintained vendor data, created purchase orders, resolved urgent queries, monitored vendor debit balances, analyzed aging reports, following TAT guidelines.
- Processed vendor invoices accurately to ensure timely payments and maintain positive supplier relationships.
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable transactions for accuracy, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Managed end-to-end invoice processing using ERP systems to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
Process Specialist
Hitachi Vantara
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Processed PO and non-PO invoices and executed vendor payments through multiple methods to ensure timely transactions.
- Analyzed process workflows to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline data management processes.
Senior Process Executive
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
06.2018 - 02.2020
- As an Procure to Pay Specialist:
- Working as process associate for F&A Services (Finance and accounts) under Procure to Pay (P2P)
- Performing the payment runs for vendors through ACH, CHECK, E Check, WIRE (Domestic, International), SEPA, BACS
- Processing vendor payments.
- Processing the ad-hoc payments.
- Validating the payment details.
- Executing the payment proposals
- Reviewed ERP exceptions for compliance.
- Reviewed vendor debit balances, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Performing Remittance release post completion of payment run.
- Working with vendors to get refunds.
- Oversaw White Board Tracker, providing daily updates to track progress.
- Assisted team members in achieving targets and managing workflow volumes.
- Supporting the clients through Chat and Emails.
- Experiencing UAT testing
Process Executive
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Ltd
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated accounts payable special activities to ensure timely processing
- Resolved payments ACH rejections to maintain payment accuracy
- Processed check returns and voids to uphold financial integrity
- Managed positive pay systems
- Invoice processing
- Oversaw finance controlling activities
- Payment proposals payment
Education
MBA/PGDM -
Indian Institute of Technology
Patna07-2026
B.Com -
Osmania University
Keshav Memorial Institute Of Commerce And Sciences01-2015
XIIth - English
Babul Reddy Junior College
Hyderabad 01-2012
Xth - English
Brilliant Grammar High School
Hyderabad 01-2010
Skills
Subcontractors
Accounts Payable
Invoice Processing
Vendor Payments
Vendor Management
Customer focus
Conflict resolution
Coaching and mentoring
Attention to detail
Operations management
Employee evaluation
Process improvement
Quality control
Performance improvement
Performance monitoring
Certification
FINBANK PROGRAM
Timeline
Team Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Associate
Columbus Global Services India Pvt Ltd
03.2021 - 10.2022
Process Specialist
Hitachi Vantara
02.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Process Executive
Cognizant Technologies Solutions
06.2018 - 02.2020
Process Executive
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Ltd
11.2016 - 06.2018
MBA/PGDM -
Indian Institute of Technology
B.Com -
Osmania University
XIIth - English
Babul Reddy Junior College
Xth - English
Brilliant Grammar High School