Puja Kumari
Accountant
Bengaluru,Karnatakka
Summary
To achieve Professional Growth and meeting challenges while being resourceful and innovative where I can utilize my practical exposure and academic achievements to the development of your esteemed organization and thus improve my career.
Thorough Senior Analyst with over 8-year background . Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills. Self-reliant to perform analysis and make recommendations. Talented in data modeling and client management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Analyst
AB-InBev GCC India Private Limited
Bangalore
03.2021 - Current
- Team & Operations Management
Managed a team of six handling end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for multiple African markets.
Allocated daily tasks, monitored progress, and conducted regular follow-ups to ensure timely closure of activities.
Conducted weekly stakeholder meetings and coordinated with procurement, finance, and in-country teams.
Provided continuous training, guidance, and performance feedback to team members to meet KPIs and improve productivity.
Led decision-making activities related to payment processing, invoice validation, and escalation handling.
Accounts Payable Process Ownership
Oversaw entire Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice processing, approvals, reconciliations, aging analysis, and vendor management.
Managed PO and Non-PO invoice postings, approvals, and exceptions handling.
Ensured timely execution of monthly, weekly, foreign, and intercompany payments.
Handled emergency payments, vendor escalations, and high-priority finance requests.
Managed month-end closure of AP ledgers, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve process efficiency.
Systems & Tools Expertise
Hands-on experience with SAP, S/4HANA, Basware, SYSPRO, and Axapta.
Managed S/4HANA approvals, workflow merging, and payment processing.
Worked extensively on MOYO and SNOW systems for vendor queries, ticket handling, and issue resolution.
Prepared key operational reports such as:
GR/IR Report (daily)
Parked Report
MRBR (Blocked Invoices) Report – weekly
Validation Report
VIM Report
Productivity & Quantity Control Reports
Financial Controls & Audit Management
Implemented stringent financial controls to minimize errors and improve accuracy in payment settlements.
Reviewed and updated AP policies based on regulatory requirements and best practices.
Managed Internal Audits for all African markets and coordinated with external auditors during statutory audits.
Ensured complete, accurate documentation for audit trails and compliance checks.
Vendor & Stakeholder Communication
Handled MOYO calls, supplier emails, and vendor escalations for payment or invoice issues.
Ensured timely communication, transparency, and resolution to maintain strong vendor relationships.
Prepared and shared payment schedules, reconciliations, and status reports with stakeholders.
Projects & Process Improvements
Successfully led S/4HANA implementation and stabilization for Botswana, Nigeria, and Uganda.
Supported MOYO system implementation for the same countries.
Conducted end-user training for employees, in-country finance teams, and vendors on S/4HANA and MOYO Portal.
Actively worked on the POT (Payment on Time) Project to improve payment timeliness and vendor satisfaction.
Conducted NPR meetings to review non-PO postings and minimize exceptions.
Senior Associate
Capgemini
Bangalore
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Core Accounts Payable Skills
Accounts Payable Processing (End-to-End)
PO & Non-PO Invoice Processing
2-Way and 3-Way Match Invoice Processing
SAP Payment Processing
S/4HANA Payment Workflow & Approvals
Vendor Email Handling & Query Resolution
Reverse and Rebook of invoices in SAP
Handling Price Variance & Quantity Variance issues
Validating and verifying invoices within TAT & SLA
Performing verification/audit checks before payment processing
Financial & Analytical Skills
Invoice Management
Vendor Reconciliation
Intercompany Reconciliation
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Payment Investigation & Discrepancy Resolution
Analysis of past-due and upcoming payments
Identifying and clearing blocked invoices (MRBR)
Implementing strategies to improve cash flow
Recovery of debit balances from suppliers
Process Excellence & Optimization
Supplier Relationship Management
Process Optimization & Quality Assurance
Identifying gaps and improving AP processes
Resolving PO currency mismatches
Ensuring compliance with accounting policies
Preparing reports for client meetings & audits
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Effective communication with suppliers, banks, and internal teams
Weekly calls and email coordination with clients
Liaising with procurement, store managers, and product managers
Supporting internal and external audit requirements
Managing vendor helpdesk queries
Technical Proficiency
SAP
S/4HANA
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
BASWARE / SYSPRO / AXAPTA / IBIS / AERCHAIN/ OCC Indexing
Vendor Helpdesk Tools (MOYO, SNOW) / SERVICE NOW
Key Responsibilities Handled
Managed end-to-end invoice processing with high accuracy and compliance.
Examined Non-PO, 2-way match, and 3-way match invoices for South Africa.
Investigated payment discrepancies by coordinating with banking teams.
Coordinated with procurement teams to resolve PO mismatches and discrepancies.
Conducted reconciliation of vendor statements and intercompany balances.
Ensured timely processing of payments by clearing invoice blocks and errors.
Prepared essential operational reports for stakeholder and client meetings.
Handled vendor queries, email escalations, and resolved invoice-level issues.
Improved payment efficiency by implementing corrective and preventive measures.
Strengths
Strong Attention to Detail
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Technical Proficiency in SAP & S/4HANA
Excellent Communication & Collaboration
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Client Relationship Management
Flexible and Effective Team Player
Awards & Achievements
Individual Star Performer of the Month – For outstanding contribution to the First Pass Yield (FPY) Project.
Team Award – Payment On Time Project (2023)
Team Award – Indexing & Processing Invoices with 100% Quality Assurance
Award for S/4HANA Implementation Project
Award for FPY Project
Languages Known
Hindi
English
Assamese
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
ICON COMMERECE COLLEGE
Guwahati03.2016
Skills
S4HANA Implementation
Interests
Completing any task on time
Travelling
Dancing
Interior Designing
Accomplishments
Received best performer Award.
Received Employee of the Month Award.
Received bonus for my outstanding Performance.
Award received for process improvement.
Received award for improving FPY Project in my current company.
Awards
- Received Individual Award Star Performer of the Month for giving the high inputs in First Pass yield project.
- Received Team award for Payment on time Project in 2023.
- Received Team award for indexing & processing invoices with 100% Quality & assurance.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information mentioned above is true to my knowledge.
Skills
Accounts Payable Processing,Auditing,Stock audit,Internal and external both.
Timeline
Senior Analyst
AB-InBev GCC India Private Limited
03.2021 - Current
Senior Associate
Capgemini
05.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
ICON COMMERECE COLLEGE