Naman Ahuja
New Delhi
Summary
Collaborative, results-driven leader with +10 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing and Contracting (Source to Pay), Product development (PO/PM), Income Tax Return Filling and Tax Audits. Recognized for delivering innovative, dynamic, strategic solutions grounded in customer insights and analytics. Known for building diverse team with a strong culture of growth, collaboration, and development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Associate - Product Development (Product Owner)
American Express India Pvt Ltd
Gurugram
07.2016 - Current
- Managed migration task to successfully migrate high volume data records from existing platform to new tool
- Oversaw all aspects of design and development, and offered design solutions when necessary
- Identified failures and successes of a product, using them as a springboard for future development goals
- Performed QA testing of new features prior to their release into production environment.
- Managed sprints and monitored progress against project timelines.
- Successfully prioritized product requirements and set realistic expectations in regards to development and timeline
- Ensured product aligned with business strategies and goals
- Maintained full product knowledge of menu and specials.
- Developed user stories, acceptance criteria, and mockups for new features.
Sr. Process Manager (Buyer)
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Facilitated successful implementation of Contract Lifecycle Management Tool (Conga) to drive the best possible solutions to cater the business requirements
- Lead and participated in strategic sourcing activities
- Identified areas needing improvement and offered real solutions
- Carefully monitored contractual compliance of the supplier
- Conducted extensive research into buying opportunities, evaluating closely and reducing costs where possible
- Evaluated opportunity to reduce cost of $1 million dollars while negotiating the contract with customer for long term renewal
- Collaborated with the legal team to review and solidify contractual terms
- Negotiated contracts with vendors.
Lead Analyst
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed Disbursement Process for Accounts Payable globally
- Facilitated Oracle P2P implementation for new markets such as India, UK, Germany, Austria & Canada
- Further, worked with technical teams to ensure Unit testings are successfully carried out
- Well-versed in Bank Reconciliation process and publication of matrix to meet compliance requirement
- Identified to implement automation opportunity to automate the disbursement pay run process in Oracle platform to reduce the errors and overall TAT to perform the overall process
- Settled any customer disputes in a professional and pleasant manner.
Sr. Accountant
LV Learning Space LLP
New Delhi
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Extensive experience in managing financial statements i.e
- Trial balance, P&L A/c, & Balance sheet of Company
- Organized books and maintained inventory records
- Worked to reconcile financial discrepancies by analyzing account information
- Managed front-end and back-end development in the company's Portfolio Analyst, Employee Track, and Account Management systems
- Developed remedial action plans when needed if audit findings called for action.
Education
Certified Safe5 Product Owner/Product Manager -
Scaled Agile Framework
11.2023
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (FINANCE&P&OM) -
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
08.2022
B.Com. (Hons) -
SOL Delhi University
06.2015
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Quick Grasp of Tools
- Microsoft Office Tools
- Agile Methodology
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Procurement procedures
- Pricing negotiations
- Strategic Sourcing
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Panjabi; Punjabi
Hobbies and Interests
- Avid Fitness Freak
- Joyous Cook
- Adventurous Traveler
Certification
- Certified Safe®5 Product Owner/Product Manager (Scaled Agile Framework)
- Certified Industrial Accountant (The Institute of Computer Accountant)
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Game Changer Award
- India Tribute Award (Department level)
- Recipient of Standing Ovation Award
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Sr. Process Manager (Buyer)
08.2018 - 04.2022
Sr Associate - Product Development (Product Owner)
American Express India Pvt Ltd
07.2016 - Current
Lead Analyst
07.2016 - 07.2018
Sr. Accountant
LV Learning Space LLP
03.2013 - 08.2016
Certified Safe5 Product Owner/Product Manager -
Scaled Agile Framework
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (FINANCE&P&OM) -
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
B.Com. (Hons) -
SOL Delhi University
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