Prasanth Balachander
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Senior Accounts Payable Associate at Icon Clinical Research, adept at streamlining payment processing and enhancing team management. Proven track record in vendor reconciliation and internal auditing, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Recognized for fostering high-quality standards and implementing efficient procedures, driving significant improvements in financial operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Associate
Icon Clinical Research
Chennai
01.2015 - Current
- Took ownership of data indexing team, meeting management expectations for quality and quantity.
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and efficiently for timely payments.
- Managed expense report submissions to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities by compiling necessary financial data.
- Supported audits by providing required documentation and verifying transactions.
- Utilized accounting software to track payments and update financial records regularly.
- Used ERP system to verify and reconcile invoices and purchase orders.
- Participated in the development and implementation of new processes and procedures within the department.
- Reviewed invoices and requisitions to approve payments efficiently.
- Matched purchase orders to invoices, processing payments through Oracle software.
- Conducted manual invoice matching with budgets to ensure accurate payment interfaces.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses for effective business control.
- Computerized recordkeeping systems, maintaining accurate financial tracking in eRoom, Kofax, and Yada.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Participated in regular internal audits and contributed to quality control processes.
Customer Support Executive
Shopping Zone India TV Pvt Ltd
05.2013 - 12.2014
- Handled over 100 live chat inquiries daily regarding account setup, billing, and service problems.
- Maintained precise ticket logs in Freshdesk, achieving 100% accuracy in updates.
- Contributed to quality audits and developed knowledge base articles for improved support resources.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
MBA - Finance With Marketing
Thangavelu Engineering College
Chennai06.2012
Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science
T.B.M.L College
Nagapattinam06.2010
Skills
- Team management
- Payment processing
- Budgeting and contracts
- Data indexing
- Vendor invoicing
- Month-end closing
- Vendor reconciliation
- ERP system proficiency
- Internal auditing
- Quality assurance
Hobbies and Interests
- Driving
- Gardening
- Travel
- Sports
- Cricket (All Rounder)
- Volley Boll (Spiker)
Languages
- Tamil
- English
- Hindi
Accomplishments
- "Inspire" – ICON Clinical Research Limited - Recognition for inspirational efforts.
- "Inspire" - ICON Clinical Research Limited- Cash points for inspiring jobs and excelling in additional activities.
- "Pat on the back",Shopping Zone India TV Pvt Ltd- Cash award for exceeding expectations.
Certification
- AI in Finance – CFTE (Centre for Finance, Technology & Entrepreneurship).
Tools
- Oracle EBS.
- Apecs.
- ERoom.
- Kofax.
- YADA.
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
PRASANTH.
Chennai
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Associate
Icon Clinical Research
01.2015 - Current
Customer Support Executive
Shopping Zone India TV Pvt Ltd
05.2013 - 12.2014
MBA - Finance With Marketing
Thangavelu Engineering College
Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science
T.B.M.L College
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