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Nikhil Kumar Jha

Summary

Seasoned finance professional with over 9 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, specializing in invoice processing and Accounts Payable (AP) helpdesk operations. Proven track record of streamlining financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy while consistently delivering exceptional support in high-pressure environments. Adept at leveraging analytical skills to resolve complex issues and ensure compliance with industry standards. Committed to driving continuous improvement and fostering collaborative relationships across departments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Executive

Zomato Hyperpure Pvt. Ltd.
12.2024 - Current
  • Manage accounts payable operations for United States (US).
  • Accurately code and post invoices in SAP within the defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Recode both Purchase Order (PO) and Non-Purchase Order (Non-PO) based invoices as needed.
  • Perform 2-way and 3-way invoice matching
  • Use regional information to validate tax codes and ensure accurate document entry.
  • Manually process invoices that fall outside the automated system, including urgent payment requests.
  • Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) outlining detailed, step-by-step invoice processing instructions, and obtain client approval.
  • Support month-end closing activities and contribute to monthly audit compliance.
  • Address vendor and external payment-related queries via email and phone.
  • Respond to Help Desk queries promptly.
  • Prepare a weekly dashboard report showing the status of pending cases categorized by age.
  • Provide support for internal audit processes as required.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.

Senior Executive

Instakart Services Pvt. Ltd. (Flipkart)
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.

Senior Executive

Uniworld Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Possesses comprehensive end-to-end knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including invoice processing and internal audits.
  • Experienced in handling Purchase Order (PO) invoices with 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way matching.
  • Skilled in processing Non-PO invoices and credit memos.
  • Manages invoice processing (IP) escalations from both vendors and clients effectively.
  • Addresses vendor and external payment-related inquiries via email and phone.
  • Creates payment proposals and batches on a weekly basis, and executes payment uploads to the bank using various methods such as cheques, ACH, and wire transfers.
  • Provides prompt and accurate responses to Help Desk queries.
  • Participated in the transition process, including successfully transitioning Procure-to-Pay (PTP) sub-activities from the US

City Operation Manager

Rethela Technology Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
  • Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
  • Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
  • Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
  • Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
  • Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.

Process Lead

Rivigo Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 02.2021
  • Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.
  • Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.

Education

MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Devaki Institute of Technology & Management Studies
Nashik, India
05-2018

B.Com - Commerce

Burdwan University
Bardhaman, India
05-2013

Skills

  • Google Apps Script
  • MS Excel
  • ERP
  • MIS Tools
  • Vendor Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Data Validation
  • Invoice Processing
  • SAP Concur
  • Zoho

Languages

Hindi
English
Bengali

Hobbies

Reading, Traveling

Timeline

Senior Executive

Zomato Hyperpure Pvt. Ltd.
12.2024 - Current

Senior Executive

Instakart Services Pvt. Ltd. (Flipkart)
12.2023 - 09.2024

Senior Executive

Uniworld Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
06.2022 - 11.2023

City Operation Manager

Rethela Technology Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 05.2022

Process Lead

Rivigo Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 02.2021

MBA - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Devaki Institute of Technology & Management Studies

B.Com - Commerce

Burdwan University
Nikhil Kumar Jha