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Latha Durairaj

Latha Durairaj

Accounts Payable /P2P Manager
Bangalore

Summary

PROFILE SYNOPSIS


With 14 years of experience in accounting and finance, I specialize in end-to-end Accounts Payable, financial reporting, project management, process automation, and team leadership. My expertise spans AP operations, vendor management, reconciliations, migrations, and continuous improvements in global settings. I bring strong leadership skills, a focus on strategic planning and analysis, and a proven track record in driving process optimization, automation, and cost-efficiency initiatives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

AP Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
09.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: With expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) operations across the APJ (Asia Pacific & Japan) regions, I manage key processes using ERP systems including Ariba, S4 Hana, and SAP (VIM).
  • Oversee AP processing activities across APJ regions, ensuring timely invoice processing, follow-ups, and resolution of discrepancies.
  • Handle complex accounts for regions like India, with specific challenges such as GST and WHT, maintaining strong relationships with Controllership teams.
  • Ensure AP processing TAT (Turnaround Time) and other performance metrics are consistently met, driving improvements where necessary to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Managing vendor relationships, which involves negotiating payment terms, resolving discrepancies, and handling vendor inquiries or concerns.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues, conduct monthly calls for high-value invoices and addressing ageing issues for strategic vendors, ensuring on-time payments without escalations.
  • Supervise the APJ scanning team, ensuring compliance with scanning procedures and TAT requirements.
  • Maintaining accurate and current financial records by tracking invoices, payments, and related transactions.
  • Spearhead automation initiatives to minimize manual handling, reduce errors, and streamline AP processing, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Monitor and ensure the accurate processing of month-end close journal entries, including accruals and amortization schedules.
  • Regularly review and update SOPs to maintain consistency in AP operations, providing training and knowledge updates to the team.
  • Ensure alignment with SOX and GAAP accounting policies, actively planning and executing activities to mitigate operational and financial risks.
  • Lead onboarding and training programs for new team members, guide promotions, and manage performance appraisals.
  • Prepare and present key financial reports, trackers, and data to relevant stakeholders.
  • Oversees the payment process to vendors, which includes preparing checks, initiating electronic transfers, and collaborating with the finance team.
  • With expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) operations across the APJ (Asia Pacific & Japan) regions, I manage key processes using ERP systems including Ariba, S4 Hana, and SAP (VIM).

Team Lead- Accounts Payable

Capgemini Business Service
02.2014 - 10.2016
  • Company Overview: As an Accounts Payable (AP) professional, I manage the AP operations for a large team of over twenty members, using ERP systems such as Basware and Oracle.
  • Manage the AP operations for a large team of over twenty members, using ERP systems such as Basware and Oracle.
  • Oversee all activities related to invoice processing, holds, interfaces, payments, vendor creation, and query management.
  • Ensure smooth workflow, consistent communication, and accurate reporting of AP operations across the team, aligning processes with service-level agreements (SLAs) and business goals.
  • As an Accounts Payable (AP) professional, I manage the AP operations for a large team of over twenty members, using ERP systems such as Basware and Oracle.

Team Lead-Assistant Manager

Wipro Technologies
09.2010 - 02.2014
  • Company Overview: With in-depth expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) processes, I oversee AP operations using Omni Flow and SAP ERP systems.
  • Lead a team of AP clerks, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, debit and credit entries, and payment transactions.
  • Cultivate strong vendor and supplier relationships, uphold accounting standards, and ensure efficient workflows through clear communication and meticulous documentation.
  • Responsibilities also include team leadership, audit coordination, and management reporting to drive process efficiency and ensure compliance.
  • With in-depth expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) processes, I oversee AP operations using Omni Flow and SAP ERP systems.

Accounts Executive

Bangalore Management Academy
09.2005 - 09.2010
  • Company Overview: As a seasoned accounting professional, I have managed financial operations using Tally ERP, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all accounting activities.
  • Maintaining precise books of accounts, reconciling daily transactions, and adhering to established financial procedures.
  • Oversee a broad range of functions such as debt collection, petty cash handling, journal entries, and payroll processing.
  • Handle vendor payments, TDS deductions and remittances, daily bank correspondence, foreign currency transfers, MIS reporting, payment processing, payroll and compensation management.
  • As a seasoned accounting professional, I have managed financial operations using Tally ERP, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all accounting activities.

Education

MBA - Finance

Anna University
Chennai, Tamil nandu

B. Com - Commerce

VVN College
BANGALORE, Karnataka

US CMA - Certified Management Accountant

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Skills

    People Management and Leadership

    Tax compliance

    Vendor relationship management

    Problem resolution

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Data analysis and Presentation

    ERP systems proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Successfully led a virtual project transition at Wipro Technologies
  • Successfully managed the transition for 45 days individually of AP MEC activities for a new project in Sweden with Capgemini
  • Achieved efficient clearance of backlog tasks
  • Implemented automation initiatives in Accounts Payable processes for enhanced efficiency
  • Contributed to the Non-LH Countries Project at HPE
  • Attained 100% score in Voice of Workforce feedback
  • Secured a 5% rating in Business Continuity Planning

Personal Information

  • Hobbies: Fitness, Cooking, Music,Travel,Fitness


Software

S4 HANA , Ariba, Oracle

Timeline

AP Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
09.2019 - Current

Team Lead- Accounts Payable

Capgemini Business Service
02.2014 - 10.2016

Team Lead-Assistant Manager

Wipro Technologies
09.2010 - 02.2014

Accounts Executive

Bangalore Management Academy
09.2005 - 09.2010

B. Com - Commerce

VVN College

US CMA - Certified Management Accountant

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

MBA - Finance

Anna University

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