Sikkandhar AS
Chennai
Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven Accounts Payable Analyst with 5 years of experience in financial accounting. Adept at handling vendor queries, invoice processing, and managing various operational tasks. Seeking to leverage my skills and enthusiasm to add value to both my organization and personal growth while expanding my proficiency in the field of Financial Accounting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
Accenture
Chennai
03.2020 - Current
- Invoice Processing & Verification:I handle end-to-end invoice processing for European Clients. Ensured accurate invoice coding, validation against POs and GRNs, and timely processing within SLA timelines.
- Vendor Query Resolution:I have been expertise in handling query resolution related to invoices and zero managing descrepancies. Monitored “On Hold” invoices and initiated follow-ups to ensure quick resolution and timely payments.
- Reporting & Dashboards: Responsible for generating and maintaining various reports, including country-specific dashboards for stakeholders, Power BI updates, Aged Liability Reports, SLA performance, and month-end activities. I also managed the assignment of LE, Journal Errors and addressed import errors within the P2P team.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Acted as a single point of contact (SPOC) for high-value clients in Europe, fostering trust and improving issue resolution time. Built strong relationships with procurement, finance, and compliance teams to drive alignment on payment terms and policy updates. Led cross-functional calls with stakeholders and vendors to resolve escalated issues and minimize financial impact.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured 100% compliance with SOX/internal controls during invoice processing and documentation review. Proactively flagged high-risk transactions and worked with audit teams to ensure timely resolution and documentation.
- Vendor Master Data (VMD) Collaboration: Coordinated with the VMD team to ensure timely creation, modification, and deactivation of vendor records as per compliance policies. Ensured accurate vendor details (bank information, tax IDs, addresses) were updated in the system to avoid payment failures and delays.
- Operational Excellence & Process Optimization: Streamlined invoice processing workflows, reducing turnaround time by X% and improving accuracy across multiple European geographies. Reduced invoice exceptions and discrepancies by implementing preventive checks and root cause analysis procedures.
- Email Communication & Query Management: Maintained 100% accuracy in handling daily vendor and internal stakeholder emails, ensuring timely responses without missing any communications. Recognized by leadership/client for prompt and effective email handling, reducing escalation rates.
- Process Migration & Training: Successfully managed the migration of new processes and created detailed process flow charts for the team. Served as the primary training SPOC, delivering training for new joiners.
- Performance & Target Management: Led the team to meet key performance targets, focusing on timely invoice processing and payments.
- Payment Authorization & Validation: Verified invoices, reviewed documentation, and ensured proper authorization prior to payment.
- Month-End Closure: Performed month-end closure tasks, preparing weekly reports and handling periodic tasks for financial reconciliation.
- Achievements & Recognition: Recognized by clients and leadership for high-quality service delivery and issue resolution.
Education
Associate of Arts - Financial Accounting
Alpha Arts & Science College Porur
Chennai, India06-2018
Accomplishments
- Encore Award & Ace Award – Recognized by Accenture for making significant contributions in the areas of Client Delight, Operational Rigor, Engagement Championship, and People Advocacy. These awards reflect my commitment to delivering exceptional service, maintaining high operational standards, and advocating for both client and team needs.
- STAR of the Business Award – Awarded for exceptional performance during Q2 & Q3, FY22, highlighting my consistent contributions to business success and outstanding operational excellence.
- Leadership & Client Appreciation – Received commendations from both internal and external leadership for:
- Timely Query Resolution: Promptly addressing and clearing vendor and payment queries, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.
These recognitions underscore my dedication to delivering high-quality results, driving operational efficiency, and fostering strong relationships with both clients and internal teams
Professional Strengths & Core Attributes:
- Active Listening:
Proficient in understanding concerns and providing effective solutions by actively engaging with vendors, clients, and team members. - Punctuality:
Consistently meets deadlines, ensuring timely invoicing, resolution of payment queries, and reporting to support smooth operations and client satisfaction.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
Accenture
03.2020 - Current
Associate of Arts - Financial Accounting
Alpha Arts & Science College Porur
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