Dinesh Jalem
Vijayawada
Summary
Accounts Payable Specialist with 6 years of experience in managing end-to-end AP operations, vendor relations, and invoice processing. Proficient in Oracle Fusion, iProcurement, and Excel, with a strong record of resolving discrepancies and enhancing payment cycles. Experienced in mentoring junior staff and implementing process improvements to boost operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Flutter Entertainment India LLP
Hyderabad
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Managed processing of invoices, credit memos, and supplier updates to meet payment deadlines and internal SLAs.
- Performed complex vendor statement reconciliations and automated feed exceptions to ensure AP accuracy.
- Mentored junior AP staff by resolving operational issues and standardizing best practices.
- Led AP process improvements to reduce discrepancies and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Responded to supplier inquiries while maintaining vendor master data for fraud prevention.
- Supported payment run activities, including check processing and bank file validation.
- Ensured timely completion of all AP transactions in alignment with monthly and annual close calendars.
Accounts Payable / Procurement Specialist
Amazon
Hyderabad
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Processed high-volume PO and non-PO invoices accurately, ensuring timely payments and compliance with TDS/GST regulations.
- Coordinated resolution of invoice discrepancies, GR issues, and delayed approvals with vendors and internal teams.
- Managed PR/PO creation, vendor onboarding, and supplier master data updates according to organizational policies.
- Performed vendor aging analysis and prepared AP reports while supporting audits with necessary documentation.
- Implemented standardized templates and review controls, improving vendor onboarding timelines and reducing process errors.
Vendor Management Analyst
C3i Solutions
Hyderabad
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Streamlined reporting processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency across operations.
- Evaluated supplier performance, ensuring adherence to compliance metrics.
- Analyzed operational improvements against KPIs to measure effectiveness.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries.
Process Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and validity.
- Matched invoices with purchase orders to verify receipt of goods or services.
- Coded invoices to corresponding accounts and departments for precise cost allocation.
- Entered invoice data into accounting software to maintain accurate financial records.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Andhra University
Vishakapatnam05-2016
B.com Computers - Accounting
Krishna University
Machlipatnam05-2014
Skills
- Invoice processing (PO/non-PO) and 3-way matching
- Vendor management and supplier master data
- Reconciliations (GR/IR, vendor statements, feeds)
- Payment runs, bank file validation, check processing
- TDS/GST compliance1099 support
- Issue resolution and stakeholder communication
- AP reporting and month-end close activities
- Fraud prevention controlsInternal audit support
- ERP tools: Oracle Fusion, Oracle iProcurement, SAP (basic)
- Advanced Excel (lookup functions, pivot tables)
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Flutter Entertainment India LLP
10.2023 - 10.2025
Accounts Payable / Procurement Specialist
Amazon
07.2022 - 12.2022
Vendor Management Analyst
C3i Solutions
10.2020 - 04.2022
Process Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd
09.2017 - 05.2019
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Andhra University
B.com Computers - Accounting
Krishna University
Achievements
- Scaled procurement operations from 13 to 65 global locations, enhancing process coverage across three regions (UK, US, and Australia).
- Resolved £2.5M worth of aged vendor debts (8 months backlog), restoring payment accuracy and compliance.
- Successfully onboarded 15 new vendors, ensuring alignment with procurement and documentation standards.
- Awarded Employee of the Month for four consecutive months, followed by a fast-track promotion within one year.
- Reduced invoice processing errors by 70% by implementing validation steps
- Improved vendor payment cycle time by 45 days, successfully resolved a high-volume backlog during month-end close
Tools & Technologies
- Oracle Fusion Cloud (Procurement and AP Modules)
- Oracle iProcurement
- MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, lookups)
- SharePoint internal ERP, workflow tools