GURRAM VINOD KUMAR
P2p
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Accounts Payable Process Lead coordinating invoice validation, GL coding, and dispute resolution across a busy AP queue. Leads testing for workflow updates, vendor coding engines, and invoice approval tools to keep processing accurate and stable. Strengthens daily execution through faster exception handling, cleaner master data, and consistent support for close and compliance tasks.
Overview
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10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Accounts Payable
ICICI Bank Pvt Ltd
07.2022 - Current
- Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable operations, overseeing rigorous invoice validation, 2/3/way matching protocols, general ledger (GL) coding, and end-to-end payment processing.
- Efficiently handled a high-volume pipeline of 45,000+ monthly Purchase Order (PO) and Non-PO invoices, ensuring continuous alignment with corporate policies and statutory tax compliance.
- Implemented a robust 4-way matching process and Straight-Through Processing (STP) automation within SAP, successfully saving 4 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) and significantly reducing manual processing errors.
- Led user acceptance testing (UAT) and production validation testing (PVT) for internal workflow systems, vendor coding engines, and automated invoice approval modules.
- Monitored and streamlined the AP communication channels, resolving critical vendor disputes and queries, which substantially decreased turnaround time and minimized operational escalations.
- Spearheaded comprehensive month-end and quarter-end close activities, preparing precise accounting accruals, general ledger reconciliations, and facilitating documentation for audit support teams.
- Reviewed and processed corporate employee Travel & Expense (T&E) claims, enforcing corporate spending policies and verifying exact general ledger mapping.
- Maintained and audited vendor master data while collaborating actively with procurement and specialized tax teams to streamline vendor onboarding processes.
Accounts Payable Associate
Mahindra Integrated Business Solutions
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Reviewed invoices and expense reports, validated receipts, and ensured strict GL account accuracy.
- Utilized advanced SAP environments to efficiently capture, synthesize, and reconcile complex financial datasets, improving bottom-line data accuracy by 5%.
- Identified and executed core process optimization initiatives within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing manual effort by 25%.
- Spearheaded structured monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles, driving the timely delivery of comprehensive and accurate financial statements.
- Led cross-functional teams to consolidate diverse financial datasets across separate business units, successfully adhering to all strict regulatory deadlines.
Junior Process Executive - F&A
Infosys BPO Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Processed complex Accounts Payable transactions for international clients across the US and Canada regions, managing secure wire and check disbursements.
- Validated incoming invoices and credit memos, performing exhaustive reversal analyses to secure transaction accuracy.
- Recognized with both the corporate Spot Award and Team Award for outstanding Service Level Agreement (SLA) delivery and achieving constant audit readiness.
Education
MBA - Finance
Dr. K.V. Subba Reddy Institute of Technology
Kurnool, India10-2014
B. Com - Commerce
Sri Sankara's Degree College
Kurnool, India04-2012
Skills
Full-cycle accounts payable
Invoice processing
2/3/4-way matching
Vendor master data management
Payment processing
GL coding & reconciliation
Month-end close
Accruals preparation
Financial reporting
SAP S/4 HANA
Process mapping
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Recognized with both the corporate Spot Award and Team Award for outstanding Service Level Agreement (SLA) delivery and achieving constant audit readiness.
Timeline
Manager - Accounts Payable
ICICI Bank Pvt Ltd
07.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Associate
Mahindra Integrated Business Solutions
05.2018 - 06.2022
Junior Process Executive - F&A
Infosys BPO Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 10.2017
MBA - Finance
Dr. K.V. Subba Reddy Institute of Technology
B. Com - Commerce
Sri Sankara's Degree College