Iyyappan S
Lead in Finance and Administration
Chennai
Summary
As an accomplished business professional with 5 years of expertise in managing comprehensive accounts payable functions. Demonstrated proficiency in streamlining invoice processing, optimizing vendor relations, ensuring timely payment execution, resolving complex queries, and reconciling GRIR. Strong commitment to continuous professional development, actively seeking opportunities to expand responsibilities and drive team performance. Eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization where I can apply my skills, foster operational efficiencies, and support the achievement of strategic business objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Lead in Finance and Administration
IBM India Private Ltd
04.2022 - Current
- Verified and processed supplier invoices against purchase orders and receipts, ensuring precise matching, approval workflows, and SAP postings to maintain accurate financial records.
- Coordinated and executed timely vendor payments through various methods, including wire transfers, ACH, and checks, while consistently ensuring adherence to payment terms and company policies.
- Led daily, weekly, and monthly Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GRIR) reconciliations, meticulously ensuring accuracy and alignment between received goods and corresponding invoices.
- Conducted comprehensive GRIR reconciliations, analyzing discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to minimize mismatches and improve accuracy in financial reporting.
- Proactively identified and analyzed recurring issues in GRIR discrepancies, developing and implementing solutions that reduced mismatches and enhanced the overall reconciliation process.
- Created and maintained detailed GRIR aging reports to track long-pending discrepancies, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution to prevent delays in vendor payments.
- Partnered with procurement and warehouse teams to streamline and optimize the GRIR reconciliation process, significantly improving workflow efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitored and cleared blocked invoices, preventing payment delays and ensuring consistent vendor satisfaction.
- Ensuring month end activities are completed within the time frame and smooth month end closing.
- Training & Maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tutorials and distributing information on process changes.
- Ensuring day to day activities are delivered on time without breaching the SLA.
- Managed vendor bank detail updates and resolved payment returns, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements for seamless payment processing.
- Played a key role in mentoring and training junior staff on GRIR processes, best practices, and system navigation, elevating team efficiency and fostering skill development.
- Maintained strong vendor relationships by addressing payment inquiries, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner, and ensuring smooth communication and operational continuity.
P2P Analyst
Lycatech Services Private Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Accurately processed a high volume of invoices, ensuring timely payments to vendors and adherence to agreed payment terms.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors, promptly addressing inquiries and resolving discrepancies to enhance satisfaction.
- Generated detailed reports on accounts payable metrics, providing insights for process improvement and decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies in the P2P cycle and implement corrective measures, reducing processing times and errors.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
Citizen Service Executive
Tata consultancy Services Private Ltd
03.2017 - 06.2017
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics
SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
07.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
A M JAIN COLLEGE
06.2013 - 11.2016
Skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- SAP (P16 & S4Hana)
- SQL
- MS Office Suite
- Data Analysis
- Data Management and Analysis
- Data Visualization
Certification
Fundamentals of Microsoft Operating System Installation
Accomplishments
- Optimized the GRIR reconciliation process, reducing discrepancies by 20%.
- Maintained 100% compliance with payment terms, achieving high vendor satisfaction.
- Consistently delivered precise and timely MEC reports, enhancing decision-making for management.
Timeline
Lead in Finance and Administration
IBM India Private Ltd
04.2022 - Current
P2P Analyst
Lycatech Services Private Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Mathematics
SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
07.2017 - 05.2019
Citizen Service Executive
Tata consultancy Services Private Ltd
03.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
A M JAIN COLLEGE
06.2013 - 11.2016
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