Sahana L R
Bengaluru
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven finance professional with over 5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and supplier reconciliation. Demonstrated success in resolving discrepancies, implementing process improvements, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Seeking a challenging position to leverage financial analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration skills for enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to business success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Associate Account Payable/Account Receivable
Tesco
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Processed commercial income deals and transactions, including invoice processing, credit, and collections
- Summarized daily progress to identify and flag areas requiring corrective action
- Supported the lead in reporting tasks, including the preparation of ad-hoc reports and responses to internal, group, and audit requests
- Applied Continuous Improvement (CI) principles to generate operational improvement ideas and streamline processes
- Completed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for technological enhancements within set timelines
- Identified and implemented automation opportunities to simplify and optimize operations
- Improved First Time Right (FTR) performance to enhance accuracy and efficiency in processes
- Contributed to fostering a positive and enjoyable work environment, supporting team morale in the C2C function
- Awarded SPOTLIGHT Award for driving operational excellence and enhancing team collaboration
Senior Associate - Supplier Balance Reconciliation
Tesco
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Completed reconciliation between Tesco books and supplier accounts (AP) within given timelines, resolving mismatches identified in the process
- Organized calls and meetings with suppliers to reconcile statements and address issues
- Collaborated with finance teams (P2P) to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate financial reporting
- Utilized strong knowledge of P2P processes and accounting principles to address balance mismatches
- Provided insights and recommendations aligned with customer priorities, highlighting potential business impacts
- Advised stakeholders on relevant data sources based on required insights, ensuring informed decision-making
- Managed the end-to-end production of reports and statements, acting as a subject matter expert in specific areas
- Led continuous improvement initiatives for reporting processes, ensuring compliance and enhancing report accuracy
- Received SPOTLIGHT Awards twice for outstanding performance and contributions to process improvements
Account Payable Associate (Supplier Payment Query Management)
Tesco
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Handled 30 calls and email chats to resolve supplier issues efficiently
- Routed queries to relevant departments in finance for timely resolution
- Collaborated with various teams to solve invoice/PO discrepancies of supplies
- Conducted root cause analysis on issues and advised suppliers accordingly
Trainee Process Consultant
Hinduja Global Solutions
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Testing and validating health care bills and claims through Restricted User Mainframe Based Application(RUMBA) and Plan Testing tool and reporting issues
- Closing tickets once issue has been resolved
- Finalizing and uploading scripts to shared documents with assets provided by client
Education
B.Com - Finance
NMKRV College For Women
Bengaluru06.2017
PUC (+2) - Commerce
NMKRV College For Women
Bengaluru, India03.2014
SSLC -
Vijaya High School
Bengaluru, India03.2012
Skills
- Oracle Fusion
- Oracle R12
- Zendesk
- Tungsten
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Excel
- Chat GPT
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Attributes
- Strong collaborator with a focus on achieving common goals.
- Committed to delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines.
- Adaptable and able to grasp new concepts and technologies swiftly.
- Maintains composure and professionalism in challenging situations.
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing carrom and badminton
- Listening to music
- Singing
Timeline
Sr. Associate Account Payable/Account Receivable
Tesco
02.2023 - 08.2024
Senior Associate - Supplier Balance Reconciliation
Tesco
06.2021 - 01.2023
Account Payable Associate (Supplier Payment Query Management)
Tesco
10.2019 - 05.2021
Trainee Process Consultant
Hinduja Global Solutions
09.2017 - 09.2019
B.Com - Finance
NMKRV College For Women
PUC (+2) - Commerce
NMKRV College For Women
SSLC -
Vijaya High School
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