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MADHURA M BHAT

MADHURA M BHAT

FINANCE EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATOR
Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced Cash Application Analyst with over 1+ year of experience in processing payments for customer accounts seeking a Cash Application Analyst position where I can utilize my strong analytical skills and attention to detail to accurately apply cash payments, reconcile accounts, and resolve discrepancies. I aim to contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of financial processes within a dynamic organization.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Finance Administrator

Manhattan Associates
04.2024 - Current
  • Retrieved remittance advice from customer portals, emails, and EDI systems to match payments with open invoices.
  • Processed lockbox payments by accessing daily bank reports and importing data into ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics GP) for automated cash posting.
  • Accurately applied ACH, wire, and check payments to customer accounts, ensuring timely and correct invoice clearing.
  • Processed credit memos for bank fees, small balance write-offs, foreign withholding taxes, and tax credits.
  • Performed quality control (QC) activities on unapplied cash on a regular basis.
  • Analyzed unapplied cash trends and payment discrepancies to identify process improvement opportunities.
  • Investigated and resolved unapplied or unidentified payments by coordinating with internal teams and customers.
  • Identified and documented short payments, discounts, and deductions; routed disputes to collections or resolution teams.
  • Reconciled daily cash postings with bank statements and generated reports for unapplied cash and audit purposes.
  • Supported month-end close by ensuring all payments were posted and contributed to AR and cash flow reporting.
  • Prepared and presented monthly cash application reports for management review to support performance tracking and decision-making.

Process Executive

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
07.2022 - 03.2024

Mortgage Loan Document Processing


  • Received and reviewed mortgage loan documents from portals for completeness and accuracy.
  • Entered borrower and loan data into client-specific platforms with high accuracy.
  • Classified and indexed documents for efficient retrieval and compliance.
  • Conducted quality checks to ensure document accuracy and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
  • Flagged and escalated missing or incorrect documents to relevant departments for resolution.
  • Coordinated with clients to resolve discrepancies and gather missing information.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of borrower data and ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Supported audit readiness through proper documentation, version control, and adherence to internal SOPs.
  • Trained and mentored new hires on data entry procedures and document handling standards to ensure process consistency and accuracy.

Education

Master of Commerce - TAXATION

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE MANGALORE
Mangalore, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce -

BESANT WOMEN'S COLLEGE
Mangalore, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    o Proficient in using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP for processing cash applications

    o Lockbox Processing

    o Skilled in resolving discrepancies in a timely manner

    o Experienced in posting and allocating payments accurately and efficiently

    o Ability to work with high volume transactions

    o Good communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams

    o Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting

    o Ability to work well in a team environment and develop relationships with internal departments to resolve disputes and outstanding issues quickly

    o Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively

    o Microsoft Office

    o Attention to Detail

    Team Collaboration

Timeline

Finance Administrator

Manhattan Associates
04.2024 - Current

Process Executive

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
07.2022 - 03.2024

Master of Commerce - TAXATION

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE MANGALORE
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce -

BESANT WOMEN'S COLLEGE
04.2001 -
MADHURA M BHATFINANCE EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATOR