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Project - Source to Pay - S2P Invoice AutomationSource to Pay - S2P Invoice Automation
Project - Global Travel and Expense - Nokia Client
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Shekhar Tiwari

New Delhi

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Jones Lang LaSalle, excelling in financial analysis and process improvement. Recognized for spearheading initiatives that saved 46 hours annually, while fostering collaboration and mentoring teams. Adept in invoice automation and committed to enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions.Analytical Senior Finance Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in financial analysis, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and strategic planning to achieve financial objectives.Skilled financial leader knowledgeable about accounting practices, principles and requirements. Successfully maintains compliant, accurate and cost-effective financial operations for businesses. Several years in field with stellar record.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Finance Specialist

Jones Lang LaSAlle
Gurugram
04.2025 - Current
  • Earned Runner-up for the Collaboration Champion Award (Q3) by demonstrating exceptional teamwork and collaboration, recognized for extended support on critical tasks by Boeing Work Dynamics Finance Manager.
  • Spearheaded PayScan Macro Formats for Zendesk, achieving an annual savings of 46 hours and 1 FTE in 2024, while maintaining accuracy in Zendesk Tier 1 & 2 reporting.
  • Mentored new hires to foster team growth and ensured seamless transitions, while proactively resolving discrepancies with the Onshore Team to enhance processes.
  • Led process improvement discussions, contributing consistently to enhance financial procedures.
  • Committed to expanding expertise and developing skills to maximize impact in future projects.

Finance Specialist

Jones Lang LaSAlle
Gurugram
07.2023 - 03.2025
  • Led a team of 7 to ensure timely production and deliverables, meeting defined deadlines.
  • Facilitated communication between team and stakeholders, resolving queries efficiently.
  • Managed corporate travel and expense reconciliation for the US region, ensuring accuracy.

Senior Finance Analyst

Jones Lang LaSAlle
Gurugram
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Implemented Source to Pay Project for Invoice Automation, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
  • Developed strong cross-functional relationships with key clients and stakeholders across various business levels.
  • Supervised 8 analysts, overseeing financial and operational processes while mentoring and ensuring all employees were trained and capable.

Senior Associate

Accenture
Noida
03.2017 - 07.2019
  • Developed and implemented the Nokia Global Travel and Expense Process, achieving successful live deployment.
  • Conducted audits of claims and managed vendor interactions, including overseeing the Vendor Helpdesk.
  • Prepared month-end accruals for invoices and facilitated client calls to address issues and present reports.
  • Provided direction and guidance to junior associates on complex tasks.
  • Managed team resources, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while adhering to service level agreements.

Education

Master in Commerce - Commerce

Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi
05-2020

Bachelor in Commerce (Hons.) - Commerce

Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar
01-2016

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Expense reconciliation
  • Invoice automation
  • Data visualization
  • Project management
  • Accounts payable
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Financial auditing
  • Working capital management
  • Corporate finance
  • Financial operations
  • Business intelligence analysis
  • End user of SAP
  • End user of Nokia Citrix IAP
  • JD Edward (E1 Oracle)
  • Oracle based tools - Yardi, JD Edwards
  • Source to Pay (Pega/Abby) End user

Affiliations

  • Represented state level in basketball interschool competition
  • Travel 800 km with self-driving from New Delhi to Varanasi and back to New Delhi (love to drive machines)
  • Visited or covered almost all the places in India

Accomplishments

  • Received multiple appreciations from U.S. Counterparts and our senior director, out of all the processes transitioned from the US to India, JBS EIP was the first one to go live within one month, and I was fortunate enough to be a part of the JBS EIP team with minimum escalations
  • I got recognized in the JLL Go Beyond portal by stakeholders and line managers
  • Successfully implemented the S2P project, bridged the gap between the IT team, the Operations team, and helped to increase the automation percentage from 30% to 75%
  • Spearheaded initiatives like the PayScan Macro Formats for Zendesk, resulting in an annual savings of 46 hours and 1 FTE in 2024
  • Honored as the runner-up for the Collaboration Champion Award (Q3) for outstanding teamwork and collaboration Recognized by Boeing Work Dynamics Finance Manager, for going above and beyond, earning 600 points for extended support on critical tasks.

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Project - Source to Pay - S2P Invoice AutomationSource to Pay - S2P Invoice Automation

Source to Pay - S2P Invoice AutomationSource to Pay - S2P Invoice Automation

Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

In Jones Lang LaSalle, I got an opportunity to work on another project that is Source to Pay, S2P, PEGA/ABBYY Invoice Automation This process came into consideration to minimize the manual effort the team is putting into processing each invoice, and this will also help us process the invoice accurately by avoiding manual efforts I have bridged the gap between stakeholders, Supervisors and IT team and made the project successful, for that I and my fellow team members got rewarded by the stakeholders and supervisors. Source 2 pay software is now processing the invoices in automation with 85% accuracy

Project - Global Travel and Expense - Nokia Client

Aug 2018 - Dec 2019Global Travel and Expense - Nokia ClientGlobal Travel and Expense - Nokia Client

I have been a part of Global Travel and Expense for Nokia Client in Accenture which is a Pilot process, where we have started from scratch. I have looked forward to US, UK and APAC Travel and Expense claims, performed monthly Reconciliation reports, have successfully implemented the process, and process gone live in their respective timelines.

Timeline

Senior Finance Specialist

Jones Lang LaSAlle
04.2025 - Current

Finance Specialist

Jones Lang LaSAlle
07.2023 - 03.2025

Senior Finance Analyst

Jones Lang LaSAlle
10.2021 - 07.2023

Senior Associate

Accenture
03.2017 - 07.2019

Master in Commerce - Commerce

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Bachelor in Commerce (Hons.) - Commerce

Lovely Professional University
Shekhar Tiwari