Results driven and proactive Team Lead with over 13 years of experience guiding high performing teams to achieve project goals and exceed performance targets. Adept at managing cross-functional collaboration, streamlining workflows, and implementing strategic solutions to improve productivity and team morale. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Known for fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and team empowerment.
· Supervise the timely and accurate entry and processing of invoices.
· Ensure invoices are matched to purchase orders and receipts (3-way matching & 2-way matching).
· Review and authorize payment runs (weekly/monthly).
· Ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place before releasing payments.
· Oversee vendor account reconciliations.
· Resolve discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders or receipts.
· Assist with accruals, AP aging reports, and reconciliation of AP sub-ledger to the general ledger.
· Support the GL team with month-end and year-end close activities.
· Supervise AP staff, assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide guidance or training.
· Monitor workflow and ensure SLAs and KPIs are met.
· Help optimize team productivity and manage workloads during peak times.
· Support internal and external audit requirements with necessary documentation.
· Assist in developing and enforcing AP policies and SOP’s
· Ensure compliance with SOX (if applicable), tax regulations and company policy.
· Generate and review aging reports, payment forecasts, exception reports, etc.
· Analyze vendor data to identify cost-saving opportunities or payment term improvements.
· Maintain good relationships with vendors by ensuring timely payments and resolving issues professionally.
· Coordinate with procurement, receiving, treasury, and other departments to resolve discrepancies or process improvements.
· Recommend and implement automation or system improvements (e.g., ERP upgrades, RPA, OCR technology).
· Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
· Good Excel and analytical skills.
Procurement - (2015 to 2017)
· Review and process purchase requisitions (PRs) from internal departments.
· Convert PRs into purchase orders (POs) accurately and in a timely manner using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
· Ensure completeness of documentation and proper approval workflows before order placement.
· Maintain updated vendor contact details and product/service catalogs.
· Track supplier performance and escalate issues when necessary.
· Support procurement team leads and managers in larger strategic sourcing or contract negotiation projects.
Accounts Payable
Team Lead - (2017 to 2021)
· Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the accounts payable team.
· Allocate tasks, monitor workloads, and ensure timely processing of invoices and payments.
· Provide training, support, and performance feedback to team members.
· Handle team queries and escalate complex issues to the AP Manager or Finance Controller.
· Ensure 2-way and 3-way matching (Invoice, PO, GRN) is followed correctly.
· Maintain strong relationships with key vendors and resolve payment-related disputes.
· Review and analyze AP aging reports and GR/IR reports regularly.
· Monitor and clear open items to support timely month-end close.
· Assist in preparing monthly accruals and financial reports for management.
Team Management
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Transition of accounts payable processes(2019)
Led the successful remote transition of the Accounts Payable process for the Latin America region from Costa Rica to Bangalore, achieving one of the most seamless and efficient process migrations on the floor.
RPA BOT(2022)
Implemented a BOT to automate invoice processing directly from a generic email inbox, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.
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