Results-driven AP Accountant and Concur Administrator with over five years of comprehensive expertise in accounts payable management. Achieved a 20% increase in efficiency through the successful implementation of streamlined invoice processing systems. Expertise in account reconciliation, and recognized for leading process improvements, with strong analytical skills. Aiming to leverage expertise to contribute to an innovative finance team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Controller- AP Accountant and Concur Admin
Newland Chase - A CIBT Company
07.2023 - Current
Maintained accounts payable records, and verified the accuracy of vendor invoices.
Performed month-end close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and analysis of accounts.
Generated weekly check runs to ensure timely payment of vendors.
Communicated effectively with internal departments regarding invoice processing and payment status.
Reviewed vendor statements to ensure all invoices were accounted for correctly.
Developed a system to streamline the invoice approval process, resulting in improved efficiency.
Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances, and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
Managing the workflow of invoices, routing configurations of the invoices, and the preparation of the dashboard.
Doing internal QC to improve our quality percentage.
Sharing the daily error tracker with the client and the team.
Knowledge of travel and expense claim processing in Concur.
Handling disputes and escalations for the team.
Weekly feedback calls with clients and team members.
Knowledge of Cognos reporting for T&E (Concur, SAP).
Prepared the SOP after the successful transition, and signed off by the clients.
Post-transition of the process, we streamlined the process and defined control points.
Perform invoice reconciliations and vendor reconciliations.
Creating customers and vendors with appropriate conducting checks and approvals.
Rolled out the automation of the process of travel and expenses.
Having the backend knowledge of Concur, such as how it works in Expense Administration and Invoice Administration.
Works with the Concur IT team to implement audit rules that need to be implemented according to the requirements.
Reviewing the import results, and working on the list management to update the changes.
Finance Analyst- Accounts Payable
JLL Business Services
04.2022 - 06.2023
Served as the primary resource for managing all AP process activities, including invoice processing in E1 Oracle, and handling various types of transactions (vendor invoices, expense reports, manual/emergency checks).
Generated and maintained weekly AP reports across multiple properties/accounts, ensuring deadlines and compliance standards were consistently met.
Provided first-line vendor support, handling inquiries, verifying documents (invoices, POs, delivery receipts), and resolving payment and invoice issues through effective vendor communication.
Handled vendor master data management, including onboarding, categorization, and updates.
Transaction Processing Senior Associate
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
09.2019 - 04.2022
Dedicated resource managing end-to-end AP processes across two geographies, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in invoice processing using Sage and Oracle ERP.
Processed over 2,500 invoices per month and resolved 60+ supplier account issues, including reconciliations for critical vendors.
Handled vendor helpdesk queries and ticket management using ServiceNow, ensuring timely issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.
Led daily dashboard tracking and performed quality checks (SQF) to maintain high team performance and compliance standards.
Supported cross-regional operations during peak periods, and prepared business enablement documents, like Factory Model and Ops Navigator.
Automated the rejection process for non-transactional documents, eliminating unnecessary indexing and improving overall workflow efficiency by 20%
Education
B. Com (Hons) -
Shivaji College
01.2019
12th (Commerce) -
GD Goenka, Paschim Vihar
01.2015
10th -
GD Goenka, Paschim Vihar
01.2013
Skills
Invoice handling
Expense documentation
Financial reporting
Cost center redesign
ServiceNow and Zoho administration
Account reconciliation
Database management for customers and vendors
Strength Areas
Strong communication and organizational skills
Strong financial knowledge of accounts payable, accounting principles, and procedures
Well-versed in SAP Concur, Oracle, Sage, and ERP
Exact and Blackline tool
MS Office - MS Excel (pivot table, lookup functions, macro, Power Query), MS Word, PowerPoint
Affiliations
Process improvement initiatives: Led key automation initiatives within Concur to streamline expense submission and auditing processes, reducing manual effort, and improving compliance rates
Internal training and knowledge sharing: conduct sessions to train teams on Concur best practices or policy compliance
System optimization: regularly review system usage to recommend improvements, such as implementing audit rules and process updates
Accomplishments
Top Performer Star Award – Accenture (Q2 2021) and Monthly Superstar Award – JLL – recognized for exceptional performance and contributions to the accounts payable, awarded for demonstrating high efficiency, ownership, and impactful client engagement
Client appreciation - received appreciation from both internal stakeholders and external clients for timely issue resolution, proactive communication, and deep system knowledge
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Finance Controller- AP Accountant and Concur Admin