Dynamic Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in accounts payable at Conduent, adept at streamlining invoice processing and enhancing vendor relations. Proven track record in process improvement and KPI management, driving efficiency and accuracy. Skilled in financial reporting and stakeholder communication, fostering strong partnerships and delivering actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst – Accounts Payable
Conduent / Client -Firmenich, SITA
Kochi, Kerala
06.2021 - 05.2025
Lead Reporting & Data Visualization: Developed and implemented dashboards for real-time tracking of invoice processing, payment status, and vendor performance. Provided actionable insights to stakeholders, enabling data-driven decisions and performance enhancements.
Stakeholder Management & Cross-Regional Coordination: Acted as the primary contact for stakeholders across multiple regions managing expectations and resolving complex issues related to invoicing, payments, and financial discrepancies. Organised and contributed to calls with clients, leaders management etc.
Advanced Invoice Processing Expertise: Spearheaded freight invoice processing operations, ensuring accurate data entry, timely corrections, and global compliance. Led complex reconciliations for VIP vendors and managed large-scale invoice discrepancies.
End-to-End Payment Processing & Financial Management: Directed the payment processing cycle, collaborating with Treasury to resolve payment errors and ensure timely execution of payment runs, contributing to accurate financial reporting. Executed the payment final run and initiated payment in different bank sites and portals. Prepared and maintained payment Calander.
Month-End Activities & Intercompany Reconciliation: Managed month end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and processing of intercompany invoices. Prepared accrual files and ensured proper documentation for month-end reconciliations.
Training & Team Development: Led and facilitated comprehensive training programs for new team members on invoice processing, reporting, and payment systems. Mentored team members as a subject matter expert to enhance skills and productivity.
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Streamlined invoicing processes, reducing errors and ensuring SLA compliance through proactive pre-audit systems that identified discrepancies before formal audits, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Oversaw the creation of monthly and quarterly performance reports detailing outstanding invoices, payment delays, and process bottlenecks. Collaborated with senior management to ensure timely resolution and informed decision-making.
Vendor Relations & Dispute Resolution: Managed vendor relationships, resolved disputes, handled inquiries, and ensured prompt resolution of invoicing issues to maintain strong, positive business partnerships.
SME Accounts Payable
Infosys / Client -Red Lobster
Mysore, Karnataka
01.2017 - 06.2021
Invoice Processing: Processed various types of invoices such as PO, Non -PO, Raw Material PO, Non-raw material PO, utilities, freight invoices etc.
Exception Invoices handling: Invoices with discrepancies and pending details are appropriately routed with taking initiatives to resolve the discrepancies.
Vendor reconciliation: Performed vendor reconciliation for critical vendors and communicated with the stake holders. Processed the urgent invoices.
PO creation: Created purchase order as per requisition, RFQ or other policies
T&E Auditing and Processing: Audited the employee expenses and posted them according to T&E policies and SOP. Followed up the employees and other stake holder to get the expenses posted and paid.
Collaboration: Worked closely within the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely processing of invoices and payments.
Reports and calls: Prepared production and quality reports and presented through Daily, Weekly or Monthly operation calls.
Escalation Handling: Took care of vendor queries and escalation from vendors on payments. Expedited payment process for the critical vendors following the approval metrics.
Co-ordinator -Sales
RAK Bank
Deira, Dubai
02.2015 - 12.2015
Prepared sales reports and analysed sales data
Managed sales documentation and correspondence and facilitated communication and collaboration within the sales team.
Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Senior Process Executive- Accounts Payable
British Telecom
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2013 - 11.2014
Invoice Management: Receive, verify, and process incoming invoices from suppliers and vendors, ensuring they are accurate and properly authorized before payment. Exceptions are handled as per the policy and best practices.
Discrepancy Resolution: Addressed and resolved any discrepancies or issues related to invoices by working closely with vendors and internal departments.
Record Keeping: Maintained and updated financial records, including all transactions related to invoices, ensuring that all data is accurately entered into the accounting system.
Reporting: Prepared regular financial reports and assist in audits as needed, providing insights into invoicing processes and financial operations.