Koushik Acharya
Kolkata
Summary
Finance and operations professional with 2.9 years in Accounts Payable and 7 years of overall experience in finance, sales, and operations. Adept at improving invoice accuracy, vendor relations, and payment compliance. Seeking to contribute to global finance excellence by driving process automation, operational efficiency, and strong stakeholder engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Associate
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
Kolkata, India
02.2023 - Current
- Processed and validated 500+ global invoices monthly (PO & Non-PO) in Oracle and NetSuite, ensuring 100% SLA compliance.
- Reduced parked invoices by 30% through proactive follow-ups and vendor collaboration.
- Enhanced stakeholder management and improved communication efficiency by 25%.
- Supported month-end closing, accruals, and audit readiness to ensure reporting accuracy.
- Improved reconciliation process and reduced payment delays by 20%.
Executive, Channel Cash Management
Hitachi Payment Services Pvt Ltd
Kolkata, India
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed end-to-end cash operations across ATM networks ensuring 100% accuracy.
- Coordinated with banks and agencies for smooth cash forecasting and replenishment.
- Prepared MIS and reconciliation reports ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Optimized cash logistics processes reducing downtime and replenishment errors.
- Maintained high vendor satisfaction through timely coordination and resolution.
Marketing Executive
Ladder Services
Kolkata, India
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Led regional marketing and trade activities improving brand visibility across retail zones.
- Collaborated with sales teams on campaign design and execution increasing leads by 18%.
- Analyzed competitor strategies and implemented new local marketing initiatives.
- Expanded channel partnerships and supported new distributor onboarding.
- Improved coordination between marketing and sales for faster campaign execution.
Area Coordinator
Nakshi (Bandhan Creation Pvt Ltd)
Raipur, India
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed state-level operations ensuring accurate cash book and stock record maintenance.
- Planned distribution of stock and logistics support to improve operational efficiency.
- Supervised branch performance, ensuring compliance and timely audits.
- Supported team coordination for smooth communication across branches.
- Implemented structured reporting for improved monitoring of sales and operations.
Trainee Assistant Store Manager
Metro Retail Pvt Ltd
Kolkata, India
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Handled overall store management including sales, inventory, and customer engagement.
- Ensured accurate cash handling and daily reconciliation reports.
- Optimized store display and merchandising increasing walk-in sales by 15%.
- Supported staff scheduling and shift planning for operational efficiency.
- Contributed to maintaining high customer satisfaction scores through service quality.
Area Terminal Assistant
Vivo Communication Pvt Ltd
Kolkata, India
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Executed brand visibility initiatives and store activations improving sales performance.
- Managed promotional events and retail partnerships increasing regional reach by 20%.
- Developed local marketing strategies improving brand engagement among customers.
- Collaborated with regional sales teams for reporting and data collection.
- Maintained stock reports and coordinated with retailers for faster replenishments.
Education
MBA - Marketing and Retail Management
Eastern Institute of Integrated Learning in Management
01-2017
Bachelor of Commerce -
Risi Bankim Chandra College
01-2013
Skills
- AP process management
- Invoice management expertise
- Supplier relationship management
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Experience with Oracle and NetSuite ERP systems
- Workflow enhancement
- Financial reconciliation
- Excel proficiency with VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
- Audit readiness
- Data-driven decision making
- Effective time management
- Workflow Management
- Strategic problem analysis
Certification
- AML/KYC - Genpact Internal Certification
- Power BI
Timeline
Process Associate
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - Current
Executive, Channel Cash Management
Hitachi Payment Services Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - 11.2022
Marketing Executive
Ladder Services
02.2020 - 08.2020
Area Coordinator
Nakshi (Bandhan Creation Pvt Ltd)
04.2019 - 08.2019
Trainee Assistant Store Manager
Metro Retail Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - 12.2018
Area Terminal Assistant
Vivo Communication Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 04.2018
MBA - Marketing and Retail Management
Eastern Institute of Integrated Learning in Management
Bachelor of Commerce -
Risi Bankim Chandra College