Sharmila Boopathy
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic accounts payable professional with 8 years of progressive experience in financial operations. Recognized for expertise in overseeing end-to-end accounts payable processes, fostering vendor relationships, and implementing efficiency-driven solutions. Currently serving in a leadership capacity, adept at guiding teams to achieve operational excellence and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to drive process improvements, optimize resource utilization, and deliver measurable results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader - Service Delivery
IBM Private Limited
Chennai
07.2016 - Current
- Over 8 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable functions within a corporate environment, with a proven track record of managing diverse aspects of the accounts payable process
- Provides consistent high-quality service, complying with Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of accounts payable professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure departmental goals are met
- Conducted regular audits of the accounts payable process to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Skilled in vendor management, including establishing and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers to facilitate smooth transactions and resolve issues promptly
- Acted as a liaison between the accounts payable team and other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration to resolve issues and achieve common goals
- Proven ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and delivering results under pressure
- Successfully negotiated favorable payment terms with vendors, resulting in cost savings for the company.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and risk mitigation strategies within the accounts payable function, contributing to overall organizational success
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including finance, procurement, and IT, to optimize end-to-end accounts payable processes and drive business objectives
Process Associate
Wipro Private Limited
Chennai
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Posting entries on Bank Portal
- Performing month end activities, uploading bank statements in client portal
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Maintained accurate records of customer accounts transactions.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Madras University
Chennai05.2015
B Com -
Thiruthangal Nadar College
05.2013
Skills
- Change management skills to adapt to evolving business requirements and drive continuous improvement
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Relationship building
- Project management skills to lead process improvement initiatives and technology implementations
- Budget management competency
- Attention to Detail
- Specialist Software: SAP Accounts Payable Module, Citrix
- Advanced Excel ability
- Vendor Management
Certification
Automation and Technology Skills
- Familiar with creating and deploying macros in Microsoft Excel to automate data entry, reporting, and reconciliation processes
- Knowledgeable about Blue Prism for designing and implementing robotic process automation (RPA) solutions to optimize accounts payable operations
- Able to collaborate with automation specialists or developers to integrate UI Path, Macros, and Blue Prism solutions into accounts payable systems and processes
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Team Leader - Service Delivery
IBM Private Limited
07.2016 - Current
Process Associate
Wipro Private Limited
05.2014 - 06.2016
MBA - Business Management
Madras University
B Com -
Thiruthangal Nadar College
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