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Ravi Duddu

Chennai

Summary

Detail-oriented finance professional with 12+ years of experience in accounts payable, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting. Expertise in AP processing, vendor reconciliation and invoice management. Proficient in ERP system SAP, and experienced in SOP development, process optimization, and cycle time analysis. Proven track record of leading global teams, improving financial processes, and executing seamless financial transitions, resulting in significant cost savings and improved efficiency. Seeking to leverage my expertise in financial operations and accounts payable management to contribute to an innovative finance team at World bank.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead - Accounts Payable

Mindsprint Digital Ind Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - Current
  • Led a global team of 20 members across 7 countries, ensuring timely processing of PO and non-PO invoices and compliance with financial policies
  • Developed and presented SLA metrics, governance decks, KPI reports, and vendor balance reports to key stakeholders, enhancing transparency and data-driven decision-making
  • Spearheaded the creation and implementation of SOPs, which reduced operational inefficiencies, leading to smoother workflows and a more productive team
  • Conducted monthly governance calls with clients to ensure alignment on financial goals, address concerns, and ensure effective issue resolution

Lead - Record to Report

IBM India Pvt Ltd
05.2015 - 06.2018
  • Led Record to Report (R2R) team, managing intercompany reconciliation, journal postings, and balance confirmations for European entities
  • Created and maintained a centralized Intercompany Hub, improving transaction accuracy and reducing reconciliation errors, enhancing operational efficiency
  • Provided monthly financial analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting and reviewed accruals and journal entries for accurate compliance with company policies
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve intercompany discrepancies, leading to faster financial close cycles and more precise financial data

Senior Practitioner - Accounts Payable

IBM India Pvt Ltd
07.2014 - 04.2015
  • Managed end-to-end accounts payable functions, including PO-based invoices, vendor aging reports, and payment reconciliation
  • Processed invoices for accuracy and compliance, ensuring timely payments and maintaining positive vendor relationships

Junior Accountant - Accounts Payable

Temenos India Pvt Ltd
10.2011 - 06.2014
  • Processed PO and non-PO invoices, handled employee reimbursements, and ensured data entry accuracy
  • Assisted with vendor reconciliations and financial reporting, contributing to efficient operations and accurate financial records

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

JNTU Kakinada
01.2011

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - General

Andhra University
01.2009

Skills

  • Performance Analytics
  • Governance Decks
  • SLA Metrics
  • KPI Reports
  • Vendor Balance Reports
  • Monthly Volume Reports
  • Cycle Time Reports
  • Accounts Payable Operations
  • ERP Expertise: SAP
  • Cross-Cultural Team Management
  • Task Delegation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • SOP Development
  • ECM
  • OpenText
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Power BI

Accomplishments

  • Successfully implemented ECM and OpenText, reducing invoice processing time by 20% and improving data accuracy, leading to a more efficient finance operation.
  • Led the SAP FI implementation for 4 countries, training 20+ users, streamlining accounts payable processes, and improved team productivity.
  • Managed onsite transitions in Ivory Coast and Benin, ensuring seamless operations and reducing disruption during transitions, resulting in uninterrupted financial processing.
  • Conducted remote knowledge transfers for teams in Cameroon and Dubai, facilitating smooth transitions and operational success, improving team efficiency.
  • Recognized for outstanding performance at Mindsprint Digital (Q2 2021) and IBM (Q3 2015), achieving significant financial process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Process Improvement
  • Cross-Cultural Collaboration
  • Continuous Learning

Languages

Telugu, English & Tamil 

Technicaltools

SAP, ECM, OpenText, MS Excel, Word, Power BI

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: N7568373
  • Date of Birth: 06/01/87

Timeline

Team Lead - Accounts Payable

Mindsprint Digital Ind Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - Current

Lead - Record to Report

IBM India Pvt Ltd
05.2015 - 06.2018

Senior Practitioner - Accounts Payable

IBM India Pvt Ltd
07.2014 - 04.2015

Junior Accountant - Accounts Payable

Temenos India Pvt Ltd
10.2011 - 06.2014

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

JNTU Kakinada

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - General

Andhra University
Ravi Duddu