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Overview
Work History
Education
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Additional Information
Accomplishments
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Raghunath A

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic PTP Senior Analyst with expertise in SAP ECC and S/4HANA, recognized for driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduced invoice backlog by X%. Proven ability to mentor teams and ensure compliance with SOX. Adept at stakeholder management and enhancing operational efficiency at Maersk GSC India Pvt. Ltd.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

PTP Senior Analyst

Maersk GSC India Pvt. ltd
Chennai
04.2022 - Current
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for SAP ECC and S/4HANA PTP processes.
  • Recognized as a PTP process SME for complex issue resolution and audits.
  • Drove continuous improvement initiatives, reducing invoice cycle time and improving first-pass yield.
  • Reduced invoice backlog through root cause analysis and process improvement.
  • Consistently met or exceeded SLAs across invoice processing and vendor query resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls while meeting audit requirements.
  • Supported SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration, ensuring business continuity.
  • Onboarded TMS automation process to streamline transportation management.
  • Preparing Weekly and Monthly Scorecard, Metrics, and Monthly Artifacts.
  • Mentor junior analysts and support knowledge transfer and process transitions.

PTP Analyst

Maersk GSC India Pvt. ltd
Chennai
04.2018 - 03.2022
  • Lead end-to-end Procure-to-Pay activities, including PO processing, invoice validation, posting, and payment execution.
  • Resolved complex invoice exceptions, GR/IR mismatches, and vendor escalations to ensure timely payments.
  • Collaborated with procurement, finance, and business stakeholders to address issues and streamline turnaround times.
  • Supported month-end and year-end close activities by managing accruals and performing reconciliations.

PTP Senior Associate

Maersk GSC India Pvt. ltd
Chennai
06.2016 - 03.2018
  • Posted vendor invoices accurately, ensuring timely payments to support vendor relationships.
  • Created and delivered purchase orders to vendors, facilitating smooth procurement processes.
  • Handled queries from Operations Team and vendors, resolving issues to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Identified and rectified errors during real-time quality checks.

Accounts Executive

BSL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
Chennai
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Invoice processing (import and export) and ledger updating.
  • Taking care of receipts and payments (import, export, and freight forwarding).
  • Communicated with Sales Team and clients to verify payment status against Outstanding Report.
  • Prepared monthly Service Tax, TDS statements, and CNR report; submitted to Head Office for auditing.
  • Resolving queries raised by the back office and reverting to the team before the TAT.
  • Maintained Daily Collection Report for all receipts and updated Accounts Department for daily reconciliation.

Process Associate

STERIA INDIA LTD
Chennai
01.2014 - 10.2014
  • Processed and validated 3,500 invoices monthly, ensuring accuracy and timely issue resolution.
  • Accomplished invoice processing with zero errors.
  • Ensured timely delivery without missing the TAT.
  • Rejected non-qualified invoices from suppliers, facilitating necessary rectifications.
  • Scrutiny of invoices, vis-à-vis requests from suppliers, so as to avoid any possible errors.
  • Addressed vendor inquiries, supplying relevant information promptly.
  • Reduced the work time by using signatures/templates for resolving queries.
  • Organized team-building events to foster camaraderie.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Investment Banking

Imarticus
Chennai
01-2017

MBA -

B.S. Abdur Rahman University
Chennai
01.2013

B. Com -

A.M. Jain College
Chennai
01.2010

HSC -

Vyasa Vidyalaya Higher Sec. School
Chennai
01.2007

SSLC -

Vyasa Vidyalaya Higher Sec. School
Chennai
01.2005

Skills

  • End-to-End Procure-to-Pay (PTP / P2P)
  • SAP ECC & SAP S/4HANA (Fiori, Web GUI)
  • Invoice Processing & 2/3-Way Matching
  • Vendor Master Data Governance
  • Purchase Orders
  • GR/IR Accounting
  • Payment Runs & Bank Interfaces
  • Month-End Close & Accruals
  • SOX & Internal Controls Compliance
  • Audit Support (Internal & External)
  • SLA, KPI & Stakeholder Management
  • Process Transitions & SOP Documentation

Additional Information

Experience in global shared services / BPO environments, Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, Flexible to work across time zones

Accomplishments

Star Award for Cost Saving $96k during Q1 2021

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Salary Range

₹900000/yr - ₹1200000/yr

Timeline

PTP Senior Analyst

Maersk GSC India Pvt. ltd
04.2022 - Current

PTP Analyst

Maersk GSC India Pvt. ltd
04.2018 - 03.2022

PTP Senior Associate

Maersk GSC India Pvt. ltd
06.2016 - 03.2018

Accounts Executive

BSL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
08.2015 - 05.2016

Process Associate

STERIA INDIA LTD
01.2014 - 10.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Investment Banking

Imarticus

MBA -

B.S. Abdur Rahman University

B. Com -

A.M. Jain College

HSC -

Vyasa Vidyalaya Higher Sec. School

SSLC -

Vyasa Vidyalaya Higher Sec. School
Raghunath A