Priya Raja
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in business operations, specializing in process optimization, project management, and data analysis. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and productivity through strategic planning and execution. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills drive team success and organizational growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst
Novo Nordisk Service center India Private Limited
Bangalore
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Advanced MS Excel Pivot Tables Power Query Power Pivot Data Cleaning Power BI Data Modeling
- DAX Functions Interactive Reports KPI Visuals Power Automate Data Validation & Quality Checks
- Reconciliation Analysis Trend & Variance Analysis KPI Measurement & Dashboard Creation
- Visualization & Storytelling
- Expertise in accounts payable/receivable, ledger scrutiny, and audit support.
- Skilled in monthly controls, invoice validation, and workflow optimization.
- Proficient in managing corporate credit card processes and event-related payments.
- Strong communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Managed invoice validation and financial data reconciliation to ensure billing accuracy.
- Prepared and maintained monthly financial and operational reports for management review.
- Validated contract, pricing, and purchase order data before processing transactions.
- Developed automated reports and dashboards using Power BI and Power Query, reducing manual effort.
- Performed data quality checks and resolved discrepancies through detailed analysis.
- Collaborated with finance, operations, procurement, and business teams to support reporting requirements.
- Tracked KPIs and prepared management reports to support business decision-making.
- Improved reporting processes through automation and standardization.
- Supported revenue, billing, and collections reporting activities.
- Conducted root cause analysis for reporting and transaction issues.
- Analyzed data trends to support decision-making processes.
Senior Specialist
Dell India Private Limited
Bangalore
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Executed monthly reconciliation of payments against bank statements, ensuring accuracy.
- Cleared reconciliation line items prior to accounting report publication.
- Managed audits, including SOX FSR PWC quarterly reviews, demonstrating strong organizational skills.
- Developed SOP for processing payments to standardize procedures.
- Achieved 100% quality rate in payment approvals, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Approved timely payments for tax obligations, vendor transactions, and global transfers.
- Served as single point of contact for global EMEA audit processes.
- Fostered positive relationships with peers through effective communication and respect.
Associate
Alstom India Private Limited
Bangalore
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Assigned work allocations to optimize team productivity.
- Posted inter-company invoices to maintain accurate financial records.
- Conducted vendor reconciliation to ensure accurate account balances.
- Audited invoices for compliance and accuracy.
- Trained new hires on company processes and procedures.
- Managed interim and SICOS invoices, ensuring timely processing.
- Handled ad-hoc emails to address urgent inquiries efficiently.
- Utilized basic knowledge of French language for effective communication.
Accountant
Volvo India Private Limited
Bangalore
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Processed and verified vendor invoices for both purchase order and non-purchase order transactions.
- Reconciled supplier statements to ensure accurate account balances.
- Created vendor liabilities through Miro for accurate accounting.
- Analyzed and processed outstanding vendor balances in a timely manner.
- Resolved discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and communicating with vendors and internal departments.
- Obtained credit notes from suppliers by analyzing price deviations.
- Delegated tasks effectively while ensuring timely responses to internal and external audit queries.
- Maintained internal controls for audit purposes, ensuring accurate quarterly and year-end account closures.
Practioner
IBM India Private Limited
Bangalore
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Finding the errors while doing QC, reversal the invoice and reposting, clearing the aged invoices
- Processing PO and NPO invoices, Matching the invoice with relevant receipts, coding the invoice which is given by vendors, process credit memo
- Contacting the requestor regarding the good receipt.
- Managed credit memo processing to facilitate accurate accounts reconciliation.
- Coordinated with requestors regarding goods receipt to confirm delivery accuracy.
Accounts Executive
Hathway Datacom Limited
Bangalore
- Updated employee reimbursement records using Oracle applications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Verified vouchers and maintained accurate entries in Oracle applications for streamlined processing.
- Managed payable records of customers, ensuring timely updates and payment tracking.
- Processed invoice payments promptly to sustain positive vendor relationships.
- Conducted daily accounting entries, ensuring precision and completeness.
- Performed weekly checks and updates on financial records for consistency and accuracy.
Education
MBA - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
07-2016
BBM - Finance & Accounts
Sri Sai College of institute
01-2013
II PUC -
St. Lawrence Composite College
01-2010
SSLC -
Panchajeenya High Secondary School
01-2008
Skills
- Customer Billing & Invoicing
- Financial Reporting
- Contract Validation
- Purchase Order (PO) Management
- Revenue Reporting
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Collections Tracking
- Billing Reconciliation
- Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query)
- Power BI Dashboard Development
- Data Analysis & Validation
- KPI & SLA Monitoring
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
Certification
- Pursuing a Data Analyst position (Advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Tableau).
Accomplishments
- Processed more than 5,000 invoices in a month across the region.
- Stabilized the internal projects on time.
- Cleared the price variances of 700 documents per month to reach our targeted KPI.
- Automated reporting processes, resulting in a significant reduction in manual effort.
- Improved reporting accuracy and turnaround time.
- Successfully managed high-volume data analysis and reporting activities with strong accuracy.
Awards
- Spot Awards
- Champion of Dashboard
- First person awarded in pilot project
- Six Bravo/Inspire awards
- Award for implementation of travel tool across GBS
Languages
- Tamil
- Kannada
- French (basic)
- English
Timeline
Analyst
Novo Nordisk Service center India Private Limited
04.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Specialist
Dell India Private Limited
08.2019 - 04.2021
Associate
Alstom India Private Limited
06.2016 - 08.2019
Accountant
Volvo India Private Limited
11.2014 - 06.2016
Practioner
IBM India Private Limited
02.2014 - 09.2014
Accounts Executive
Hathway Datacom Limited
MBA - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
BBM - Finance & Accounts
Sri Sai College of institute
II PUC -
St. Lawrence Composite College
SSLC -
Panchajeenya High Secondary School