Rupali Wadhwa
Bangalore
Summary
Professional with 12 years of experience in Accounts Payable P2P, specializing in process optimization and continuous improvement. Expertise in identifying inefficiencies and implementing streamlined workflows to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and foster cross-functional collaboration. Consistently delivers impactful solutions that drive operational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable- Global Process Specialist
Stripe India Limited
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Led the transition of invoice processing across the EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring efficiency.
- Conducted quality checks on invoices for global entities to maintain accuracy.
- Managed supplier-related queries in collaboration with operations and procurement teams for effective resolution.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions and delegated tasks to optimize team operations.
- Supported audits by providing documentation and ensuring compliance with established processes.
- Followed up on ageing invoices to expedite payment processes.
- Prepared monthly metrics for timely invoice processing and payments.
- Support in Month end activities- Flux Analysis, Prepaid Amortization and Fixed Asset Invoices
- Additional Support - GSTR2B and 3B reconciliations - follow-ups with suppliers, and monitoring MSME suppliers' payments and filing queries.
- Process Improvement Projects: NON PO DC Setup in Oracle, Ramp- P Card, and Invoice Ageing.
Accounts Payable Lead
EXOTEL
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Executed quality checks on invoices using Business Central Tool.
- Reviewed weekly payment runs to confirm successful vendor account crediting.
- Collaborated with operations and procurement teams to resolve vendor-related queries.
- Performed vendor reconciliations, ensuring clearance of open items in the system.
- Supported senior management in preparation for mid-year and year-end audits.
- Conducted team training sessions and facilitated knowledge transfer.
- Follow up on Aging Invoices
- Support in Month End Activities
Assistant Manager-Vendor Master Global
Warner Bros Discovery
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Coordinated successful transition of Vendor Master for EMEA, APAC, and AMER regions.
- Reviewed vendor creation, modifications, and inquiries to ensure departmental efficiency.
- Developed and maintained training documentation while delivering cross-functional training.
- Responded to inquiries from customers, internal departments, and vendors.
- Analyzed monthly vendor master data reports to identify discrepancies and trends.
- Supported senior management in preparing for mid-year and year-end audits.
- Process Improvement- Automated vendor creation and changes in SAP FIORI to enhance process efficiency.
Accounts Payable Executive
Warner Bros Discovery
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Conducted quality checks on all invoices under GST to achieve 100% accuracy.
- Followed up with vendors for GST credit reconciliation to ensure compliance.
- Planned and delivered training schedules for new staff to enhance key staff development.
- Assisted senior management in preparing mid-year and year-end audits for efficiency.
- Served as escalation point for vendors and internal customers, resolving issues proactively.
- Process Improvement - Led initiative to eliminate hard copies of India GST invoices by transitioning to digital formats.
Cash Management Analyst
Moody’s Analytics
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Transitioned the US pay cycle for accounts payable.
- Executed weekly pay cycles for U.S. region, ensuring timely disbursements.
- Liaise with the AP Team for any queries related to the Payments file.
- Addressed escalations and queries from suppliers regarding payment status.
- Prepared standard operating procedures for U.S. region and secured client approval.
- Maintained daily tracker for incoming and outgoing funds to ensure accurate records.
- Coordinated with the Treasury team before releasing payments.
Senior Finance Professional
British Telecom
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Managing accurate and timely invoice processing (PO and non-PO) up to approx. 2,000 invoices per month.
- Handling all the escalations and queries raised by different suppliers regarding the status of invoices, along with the payments.
- Ensuring the effective supplier reconciliation mechanism for better control of all critical and non-critical suppliers on a monthly basis.
- Involved in training programmes for new hires, and conducting knowledge refresher sessions for the team.
Process Associate - Accounts Payable
Genpact Limited
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Ensured accurate and timely processing of PO and Non-PO invoices in SAP
- Addressed escalations and queries from suppliers regarding invoice and payment statuses.
- Follow ups on Invoices on hold
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mata Sundri College, Delhi University
Delhi, India01.2008
Intermediate -
Bal Mandir Sr Sec School, CBSE
Delhi, India01.2005
Matriculation -
Hansraj Smarak School, CBSE
Delhi, India01.2003
Skills
- Experience with SAP and Oracle R12
- Expense management with Concur and Expensify
- Process optimization techniques
- Vendor relationship management
- Streamlined invoice processing
- Collaborative teamwork
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Effective escalation resolution
Accomplishments
- Awarded & Recognized by Stakeholders: Successfully led the seamless transition of EMEA, and APAC invoice processing setup to India, receiving accolades for smooth execution and effective coordination
- Awarded RAMP-P Card Project: Successfully managed the RAMP-P Card project to secure rebate benefits from suppliers
- Recognized by Collaboration Teams: Consistently provided timely support for queries and effectively resolved discrepancies
- Appreciated by Co-Founder- Idea of Process improvement appreciated by the Co-Founder -"Patrick Collison "
- Awarded for Successful set of AP Process: Recognized for leading a smooth functioning of AP Process and driving additional initiatives focused on process improvements.
Stripe India Private Ltd :
Exotel
Warner Bros Discovery
Stellar Award Winner (3 Times): Recognized for exceptional performance and support in driving automation initiatives , consistently exceeding expectations.
British Telecom
Awarded for Driving Automation in Supplier Reconciliations: Recognized for successfully implementing automation in supplier reconciliation processes
Certification
- KPMG-Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Accounts Payable- Global Process Specialist
Stripe India Limited
08.2023 - 09.2025
Accounts Payable Lead
EXOTEL
04.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager-Vendor Master Global
Warner Bros Discovery
12.2020 - 04.2022
Accounts Payable Executive
Warner Bros Discovery
01.2018 - 11.2020
Cash Management Analyst
Moody’s Analytics
12.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Finance Professional
British Telecom
01.2014 - 12.2016
Process Associate - Accounts Payable
Genpact Limited
02.2012 - 12.2013
Intermediate -
Bal Mandir Sr Sec School, CBSE
Matriculation -
Hansraj Smarak School, CBSE
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mata Sundri College, Delhi University