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Sheik Naazma Ahmedi

Payroll Manager
Hyderabad,TG

Summary

Results-driven payroll and delivery leader with over 15 years of hands-on experience in U.S. payroll operations, tax compliance, audit management, and large-scale enterprise delivery environments. Proven expertise from tenures at Amazon, Rippling, US Tech Solutions, and global staffing organizations, leading end-to-end operational and compliance initiatives impacting hundreds of thousands of employees. Recognized for managing complex, high-risk payroll and compliance projects while collaborating effectively with business, finance, HR, and IT teams to drive measurable outcomes, including penalty avoidance, cost savings, risk reduction, and process stabilization. A strong blend of operational execution and structured planning enhances stakeholder communication and supports data-driven decision-making.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tax Operations Specialist (Payroll & Tax Compliance)

Rippling India
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Audited federal & state tax portals to validate filings, payments, and agency notices
  • Managed tax notices, PEO notices, and informational correspondence with accuracy
  • Supported retro filings and re-filings to correct discrepancies across agencies
  • Prioritized case triage, coordinated escalations, and ensured timely closure
  • Executed bulk incident resolution and ensured compliance across multi-state accounts

Payroll Manager (L4)

Amazon Development Centre India Pvt Ltd
05.2020 - 04.2025
  • Led end-to-end payroll operations for 828,000+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accurate weekly, biweekly, and monthly cycles while leading a team of 6.
  • Supported talent decisions by serving on interview panels and participating in structured employee performance evaluations.
  • Led the Tax Agency Notices (TAN) team; Collaborated with state agencies on external audits by providing wage, tax, and location data, successfully reducing liabilities through proactive documentation and reconciliation.
  • Implemented an 'Account Status Validation' quarterly audit project to monitor SUI and SIT accounts across multiple states.
  • Verified account numbers, balances, rate changes, and compliance flags (liens, levies, holds).
  • Identified and resolved a $17M balance due issue in Texas caused by incorrect rate changes and prior refunds.
  • Negotiated directly with the agency to secure a rebate, saving $9M in penalties and interest.
  • Proactively managed and resolved state tax agency audits, introducing a new checkpoint system that saved $150K in NYC Metropolitan taxes across 132 entities for FY 2023 by Agency Audit Project.
  • Reduced incorrect tickets on Tax Agency Notices (TAN) from 30.97% to 10% via a Yellow Belt project, eliminating $290,580 in potential cost impacts.
  • Optimized FICA deduction processes by yellow belt project based on VISA status, achieving 100% IRS compliance and improving reporting accuracy.
  • Provided strategic direction to team members to improve compliance, reduce negative feedback, and guide highly compensated employees through complex filing scenarios.
  • Project Manager - ADP Legacy to NextGen platform transition (successful go-live)

Payroll Manager

US Tech Solutions
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Conducted pre- and post-payroll audits and provided final approvals, ensuring accurate statutory deductions, benefits, and compliance for each payroll cycle.
  • Achieved a stunning cost savings of $8.5 million over six quarters by collaborating with state agencies to successfully waive penalties and interest.
  • Conducted pre- and post-payroll audits for weekly, biweekly, and monthly payroll cycles, ensuring payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely processing.
  • Collaborated with HR and onboarding teams to gather missing employee information, ensuring accurate pay profiles prior to payroll processing.
  • Ensured full business compliance across all U.S. Entities.
  • States by managing separate State Unemployment Tax and State Income Tax accounts.
  • Provided interview panel oversight and contributed to performance evaluation and talent calibration initiatives.

Team Lead

Abacus Service Corporation
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed all aspects of payroll, including new hires, terminations, leave management, and deductions for multiple client accounts.
  • Oversaw UI claims, timesheet tracking, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
  • Reconciled Bank of America and Wells Fargo accounts and managed all tax-related obligations.

Accounts Payable Lead / Payroll Auditor

CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Private Limited
07.2015 - 06.2018
  • Provided functional leadership for US AP operations, ensuring consistent execution across invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations.
  • Established and enforced SOX-aligned controls, approval matrices, and review checkpoints.
  • Oversaw payment governance, cash-flow coordination, and exception management in partnership with Treasury.
  • Led training, mentoring, and quality reviews for AP associates to improve accuracy and turnaround times.
  • Acted as key liaison between AP, Procurement, Tax, Payroll, and Finance teams to resolve cross-functional issues.
  • Supported system enhancements, automation initiatives, and platform transitions impacting AP workflows.
  • Audited and approved hourly time entries for over 5,000 employees, ensuring accuracy for payroll processing.
  • Resolved over 500 reporting discrepancies in two pay periods, leading to the implementation of a new audit reporting system that reduced future discrepancies by 95%.
  • Recognized as 'Best Employee of the Year and Month,' receiving multiple awards for my contributions to efficiency and accuracy.

Accounts Payable Senior Associate- US Process

Butler America Technical Services Private Limited
01.2012 - 06.2015
  • Owned end-to-end US Accounts Payable processes in a SOX-compliant environment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness.
  • Reviewed, approved, and guided AP transactions and payment runs (ACH, wire, checks), providing quality oversight to junior team members.
  • Led month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, AP-to-GL reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Served as primary escalation point for complex, high-value invoices, disputes, and vendor statement reconciliations.
  • Partnered with Tax and Finance teams to support 1099 eligibility review, validation, and year-end reporting.
  • Maintained robust documentation and audit trails to support internal, external, and SOX audits.
  • Drove continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and recommending workflow and control enhancements.
  • Processed payroll invoices and ensured weekly/monthly submission within set turnaround times.
  • Verified prices, allowances, and payment terms through invoice reconciliation.

Accounts Payable Process Associate

Butler America Technical Services Private Limited
09.2009 - 12.2011
  • Managed invoice and expense report processing, including cost center and G.L. code identification.
  • Successfully implemented three remote process transitions, improving operational efficiency.
  • Processed vendor invoices accurately, ensuring proper GL coding and approvals.
  • Performed 2-way and 3-way matching (invoice, PO, receipt).
  • Prepared and executed vendor payments (ACH, wire, check) in line with US payment terms.
  • Maintained vendor master data and responded to vendor inquiries.
  • Reconciled AP sub-ledger to the General Ledger.
  • Supported month-end close, accruals, and reporting.
  • Ensured compliance with US internal controls and SOX requirements.
  • Assisted with 1099 vendor identification and reporting support.
  • Maintained documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Coordinated with Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.

Trainee Process Associate

Promantra Synergy Solutions Ltd
10.2008 - 09.2009
  • Assisted with US vendor invoice processing and 2-way/3-way matching.
  • Supported vendor inquiries, invoice tracking, and payment preparation.
  • Followed SOX-aligned controls and maintained audit documentation.
  • Assisted in month-end close and AP reconciliations.
  • Supported 1099 vendor validation activities.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Osmania University
Hyderabad
12.2020

Master of Commerce - undefined

Kakatiya University
Warangal
12.2008

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Kakatiya University
Warangal
12.2006

Skills

  • State payroll management
  • Year-End (W-2, W-2c)
  • Payroll auditing
  • FICA tax strategy development
  • Accurate payroll tax submissions
  • Tax Agency Notices (TAN)
  • Audit Support & Resolution
  • Risk management strategies
  • Federal and state tax regulations
  • SUI & SIT Rate Validation Process
  • Agency Collaboration
  • Project Managers for SUI & SIT and state Agencies Audits
  • NextGen
  • People soft
  • AI Excel Master
  • Advanced Excel
  • Power BI

Accomplishments

    Received best Employee of the year and also Risk & Compliance Leadership Award

Certification

  • Certified Payroll Profession (CPP), 2026-03-01
  • Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) - Pursuing (IOFM), 2026-06-01
  • IDA+ (Certified Industrial Accountants) ICA, 2010-04-01

Languages

English
Telugu
Hindi
Urdu

Timeline

Tax Operations Specialist (Payroll & Tax Compliance)

Rippling India
04.2025 - 08.2025

Payroll Manager (L4)

Amazon Development Centre India Pvt Ltd
05.2020 - 04.2025

Payroll Manager

US Tech Solutions
05.2019 - 05.2020

Team Lead

Abacus Service Corporation
10.2018 - 05.2019

Accounts Payable Lead / Payroll Auditor

CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Private Limited
07.2015 - 06.2018

Accounts Payable Senior Associate- US Process

Butler America Technical Services Private Limited
01.2012 - 06.2015

Accounts Payable Process Associate

Butler America Technical Services Private Limited
09.2009 - 12.2011

Trainee Process Associate

Promantra Synergy Solutions Ltd
10.2008 - 09.2009

Master of Commerce - undefined

Kakatiya University

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Kakatiya University

Master of Business Administration -

Osmania University
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