RAJENDRA
I am a dedicated Accounts Payable Leader with over 14 plus years of expertise overseeing high-volume financial operations, vendor management, and compliance. Skilled in streamlining invoice-to-pay processes, implementing automation solutions, and ensuring accuracy. proven success in leading and mentoring teams, strengthening internal controls, and supporting audits with zero compliance issues. Adept at building strong vendor relationships, resolving disputes efficiently, and driving process improvements that reduce costs and improve efficiency. Recognized for delivering measurable results such as reducing past due numbers, improving vendor satisfaction, and unpaid receipts to 1.7 millions. During my tenure, I played a pivotal role in global finance operations by leading multiple high-impact transitions and automation initiatives. I successfully completed a knowledge transfer in the Philippines, ensuring a seamless transition of Accounts payable processes across the EMEA and NAM regions, while also onboarding STP Market Advisors and SMEs. Later, I spearheaded a reverse transition of Accounts payable and procurement for the EUR and US regions, achieving a 35% reduction in past-due and unpaid receipts. In addition to transition excellence, I drove process optimization by automating 15% of the total invoice volume, which reduced manual intervention and significantly improved efficiency. These initiatives not only strengthened compliance and accuracy but also enhanced operational productivity across global finance functions.
Skills
Work History
AP - Inv. Proc. - Lead
3 Years 7 Months- Led a part of the Accounts Payable team of 10 people according to corporate values
- Managed 3-way and 2-way matching, GR/IR, and AP internal controls for Controllership and Compliance
- Monitor vendor invoices, aging reports, and vendor issues including invoice copies, customer service, and payments
- Review and age open items to ensure timely action and follow-up
- Prepare and review monthly Accounts Payable reports
- Manage key stakeholders and provide regular updates on performance and KPIs
- Ensuring seamless Accounts Payable using SAP and Coupa platforms
- Support team members in complex cases and operational issues
- Supervise, coach, and mentor team members to ensure performance, engagement, and professional growth
- Conduct team meetings, manage conflicts, address operational challenges, and implement procedural improvements
- Develop and implement training programs and motivational strategies while monitoring employee performance
- Conduct performance evaluations covering KPIs, productivity, quality, accuracy, and compliance adherence
- Set performance goals and development objectives aligned with organizational priorities and career aspirations
- Provide regular feedback, coaching, and mentoring to support continuous improvement and employee engagement
- Identify training needs and create individual development plans to strengthen team capabilities
- Prepare compensation recommendations based on performance, goal achievement, competencies, and compensation guidelines
- Partner with management and HR on performance calibration, merit discussions, and talent development
Senior AP SME
6 Years 2 Months- Worked as a Senior AP SME in Accounts Payable and Procurement
- Verified and processed PO, 2-way, 3-way match, and Non-PO invoices with accuracy and completeness
- Created and managed facility-related purchase orders and change orders; reviewed open POs and month-end accruals
- Supported stakeholders on end-to-end STP and Accounts Payable processes
- Provided guidance, support, and training to the NAM region on Coupa and SAP
- Filed 1099 Misc. (American Tax)
- Led Coupa Touchless and other projects
- Managed parked and blocked items, CAMR, GRNI, and KPIs (FPY and PTT)
- Managed stakeholder relationships and help desk activities
- Acted as primary point of contact in the absence of the Accounts Payable Manager
- Suggested process improvements and simplification ideas
- Owned assigned activities and liaised with stakeholders to resolve invoice-processing issues
- Ensured month-end transactions were completed within deadlines
Accounts Payable Co-ordinator
5 Months- Resolved vendor payment queries and handled invoice processing and PO matching using SAP
- Processed checks and posted check writing monthly
- Maintained vendor tax classifications and payment terms
- Produced aging reports, invoice registers, and SAP-based reports
- Posted PO and non-PO invoices
Senior Financial Associate
4 Years 2 Months- Facilitated an offsite transition resulting in high client satisfaction
- Handled end-to-end operations for the EMEA region
- Managed invoice processing, VMD, PO tracking, discrepancy management, and GMB
- Performed vendor statement and GR/IR reconciliation and reporting
- Updated process documentation and worked on payment penalties and prevention
- Assisted the team lead in evaluating process risks and resolving those risks
- Prepared reports and supported debt reduction activities
Accomplishments
- Reduced past due invoices by 35%, improving cash flow and vendor satisfaction.
- Compliance Excellence
- Led team to achieve a 100% compliance rate in vendor invoice processing audits.
- Process Automation Success
- Spearheaded automation initiatives, streamlining processes and reducing processing time by 20%.
- Seamless Transition
- Successfully onboarded STP market advisors, ensuring seamless transition in finance operations.