SANTOSH SHEJWAL
Ghatkopar West
Summary
Results-driven Finance Professional with over 20+ years of experience in accounting and financial management, specializing in Accounts Payable, Procurement & Expense Analysis, strong expertise in audit, compliance, and Adept at leveraging ERP systems (Oracle, Sun & Tally).
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Accounting
Equinix India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2017 - 12.2025
- Successfully completed the acquisition of GPX India Pvt. Ltd. I was deputed to Equinix India Pvt. Ltd. as part of this transition to continue contributing my expertise and support during the integration process.
- Accounts Payable Management: Oversee the entire accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor management, ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments to vendors, review and reconcile vendor statements, resolving any discrepancies. Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes for accounts payable. Develop and implement AP policies and procedures to improve efficiency and control.
- Accounts Receivable Management: Oversee the entire accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, and customer account management, Ensure timely and accurate processing of customer invoices and payments, Monitor and manage aging accounts receivable to ensure timely collections, resolve customer billing issues and disputes promptly. Develop and implement AR policies and procedures to improve efficiency and control.
- Team Management: Lead and mentor the AP/AR team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback for continuous improvement. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment within the team
- Financial Reporting and Compliance: Prepare and analyze AP/AR reports for management review. Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Assist in the preparation of financial statements and audits. Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the AP/AR functions. Collaborate with other departments to streamline workflows and improve overall financial operations.
- Compliance & Accuracy: Maintained strict adherence to statutory requirements (TDS, GST) and internal policies, ensuring accuracy and supporting business stability.
- Procurement & Expense Analysis: Managed procurement operations for indirect and direct materials, ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery, Conducted detailed expense analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, reducing overall spend, negotiated contracts with vendors, achieving favorable terms and improving supplier performance, developed monthly expense reports for senior management, improving decision-making accuracy, contributed to cost optimization initiatives, saving. Assist in creating budgets and forecasts based on historical data and future projections.
- Structured Vendor Payment Process: Ensured vendor invoices followed a structured approval process to avoid payment delays.
- Reconciliation Expertise: Performed extensive reconciliations of TDS, GST, revenue, statutory payables, and bank statements to prevent discrepancies.
- Regulatory Compliance & Support: Ensured timely TDS/GST filings, payments, and supported regulatory tasks such as agreement drafting and registrations.
- Bank Coordination: Liaised effectively with banks to secure favourable transaction terms and resolve banking issues promptly.
- Deputation
Asst. Manager-Commercial
Diebold System Pvt. Ltd.
03.2008 - 04.2017
- Prepared daily and weekly segment-wise revenue reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to segment heads for review.
- Verified invoice requests and coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth business operations.
- Reconciled sales units, sites, and revenue segments against departmental requests to maintain data integrity.
- Computed monthly sales tax liability, resolved related queries, and instructed Accounts Payable for final payment processing.
- Scrutinized ledgers for tax rates and compliance, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.
- Assisted audit teams in resolving queries and liaised with Statutory and SOX auditors for compliance.
- Collaborated with AR team to resolve outstanding queries and ensure accurate invoice adjustments against PRA.
- Managed month-end revenue closing, including invoice allocation and recognition as per Indian Accounting Standards and global policies.
- Generated listings of non-revenue invoices, segregated by segment, and followed up with service teams for pending customer acceptance.
- Monitored reports during month-end to ensure smooth closing activities and compliance with internal controls.
- Deputation
Account Executive – Finance
Omnitech Info Solutions Ltd.
04.2006 - 10.2007
- Managed purchase bill book and tracked entries against receipt notes, ensuring accurate payment adjustments.
- Oversaw sales bill book and delivery note tracking for timely invoicing and revenue recognition.
- Handled vendor payment processes and reconciliations, maintaining strong supplier relationships and compliance.
- Maintained receipt voucher register for accurate financial documentation and audit readiness.
- Administered all documentation related to Inland Letters of Credit (LCs) and Bank Guarantees, ensuring compliance with banking norms.
- Executed foreign remittance formalities in line with regulatory requirements.
- Performed daily bank reconciliations and monthly salary reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
- Deputation
Account Executive – Finance
Klaus Waren Fixtures Pvt. Ltd.
01.2004 - 04.2006
- Extracted invoices from ERP system, printed, sorted, and coded for accurate processing.
- Entered invoices in Microsoft Dynamics GP and updated master files for record accuracy.
- Prepared CRW (Cheque Requisition Worksheet) and created daily summary sheets for scanning and verification.
- Checked CRWs against daily summaries to ensure completeness and compliance.
- Performed Debtors and Creditors reconciliation and conducted detailed ledger scrutiny for accuracy.
- Verified region-wise and division-wise expense vouchers, including purchase and bank payment vouchers.
- Executed bank reconciliations to maintain accurate cash flow records and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Deputation
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Mumbai
01-2002
Skills
Next Generation package, MS-CIT, Tally 72, Windows 2000, MS office & basic Internet
Accomplishments
- The Integration Finance Team won FINSTAR award in the Equinix Finance All Hands Call. This award recognizes the best efforts of the team to complete a specific project in an efficient manner & Magical Mentions for foster belonging, find a better way, Serve others.
- The Finance Department at Diebold was recognized for its outstanding performance. This achievement reflects the team’s commitment to accuracy, timely reporting, and strategic support for business growth.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Procurement & Expense Analysis
- Process Improvement & Automation
- Variance Analysis & Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Vendor Negotiation
- Taxation & Compliance
- Audit & Internal Controls
- Treasury Operations
PROFILE SUMMARY
- Result-oriented and performance-driven professional with over 20+ years of experience in Account Payable, Account Receivable, Operations, Audit & Compliance, Revenue Generation.
- Currently associated with Equinix India Pvt. Ltd. A leading provider of data center and interconnection solutions.
- Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with service providers to drive business growth while ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Championed audit processes to identify operational gaps and implemented auditor recommendations in alignment with established standards and best practices.
- Demonstrate strong confidence and resilience in managing compliance processes, effectively addressing criticism while identifying and correcting areas of poor practice to ensure adherence to standards.
- Demonstrate strong insight in managing all revenue operations with efficiency and precision, maintaining a clear focus on bottom-line profitability through effective coordination with key stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
- Gained valuable experience working with leading organizations, contributing to operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives.
Timeline
Manager – Accounting
Equinix India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2017 - 12.2025
Asst. Manager-Commercial
Diebold System Pvt. Ltd.
03.2008 - 04.2017
Account Executive – Finance
Omnitech Info Solutions Ltd.
04.2006 - 10.2007
Account Executive – Finance
Klaus Waren Fixtures Pvt. Ltd.
01.2004 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Mumbai