Swapnil Ghodake
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Pune,MH
Work Preference
Summary
Sr. Supervisor - Accounts Payable leading end-to-end AP operations across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), SAP S/4 HANA, and vendor settlements. Reviews high-value invoices, enforces 2-way and 3-way matching, and maintains GST and TDS compliance across large document inflows. Reduces TAT, lifts SLA adherence, and improves first-time accuracy through process standardization and automation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sr. Supervisor - Accounts Payable
Johnson Controls India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 07.2026
- Lead end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) operations across the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring seamless invoice processing and timely payment disbursements.
- Administer rigorous 2-way and 3-way matching (PO-GRN-Invoice) utilizing SAP S/4 HANA, maintaining impeccable accuracy in financial records and ledger entries.
- Review, validate, and authorize high-value invoices, ensuring accurate General Ledger (GL) coding and strict alignment with corporate financial policies.
- Drive comprehensive vendor management strategies, overseeing reconciliations, resolving complex disputes, and fostering strong supplier relationships.
- Execute, monitor, and evaluate weekly and monthly payment runs, optimizing cash flow control and operational liquidity.
- Ensure 100% statutory compliance with GST, TDS, and internal auditing controls, mitigating financial risks and regulatory discrepancies.
- Formulate and present detailed MIS reports, financial dashboards, and KPI analyses to senior management for strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, treasury, and finance departments to streamline P2P workflows and resolve systemic bottlenecks.
- Reduced invoice processing Turnaround Time (TAT) and significantly improved Service Level Agreement (SLA) adherence metrics.
- Spearheaded process standardization initiatives that substantially improved first-time accuracy rates and minimized manual intervention.
- Decreased vendor escalations by strengthening communication channels and implementing robust reconciliation protocols.
- Identified and championed automation opportunities within the AP workflow, enhancing overall departmental efficiency and drastically reducing processing errors.
- Handling more than 10000 documents inflow including validation & processing.
- Managed end-to-end month-end and year-end closing tasks under strict deadlines.
- Posted accurate recurring and non-standard journal entries (accruals and deferrals).
- Resolved ledger discrepancies through regular account reconciliations.
- Supported internal and external audits by supplying organized financial documentation.
Accounts & Finance Executive
Shree Balaji Road lines
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed full-cycle invoicing operations, maintaining meticulous accuracy across daily purchase and sales registers.
- Processed end-to-end vendor payments, ensuring timely settlements and fostering positive business relationships.
- Tracked and monitored customer collections, utilizing systematic follow-up strategies to optimize cash inflow.
- Performed comprehensive bank reconciliations and prepared critical financial reporting documentation for management review.
- Ensured strict adherence to TDS regulations and broader tax compliance frameworks, safeguarding the organization against penalties.
- Supported internal and external audit procedures by providing accurate documentation, financial trails, and robust MIS reports.
- Actively improved the collection cycle and reduced Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) through targeted and regular customer follow-ups.
- Ensured highly accurate tax compliance and timely statutory reporting, supporting overall financial integrity.
Finance Executive
Valmont Structures Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Processed high-volume vendor invoices within the QAD ERP system, executing rigorous PO and GRN validations.
- Managed complex vendor payments and maintained continuous reconciliations across General Ledger (GL) and Sub-GL accounts.
- Administered and processed VAT, CST, and Service Tax (GTA), ensuring all statutory tax obligations were met accurately.
- Maintained detailed customer ageing reports and implemented effective collection tracking mechanisms to monitor outstanding receivables.
- Facilitated audit preparations by consolidating financial data, supporting documentation, and generating precise MIS reports.
- Successfully reduced reconciliation gaps by introducing and maintaining systematic tracking and reporting methodologies.
- Improved overall reporting accuracy and financial compliance across the finance department's operations.
Accounts Assistant
Zamil Steel Buildings India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2009 - 01.2012
- Executed detailed Accounts Payable (AP) invoice processing utilizing Oracle ERP, ensuring data integrity and timely workflow progression.
- Handled comprehensive Goods Receipt Note (GRN) tracking and conducted thorough vendor account reconciliations.
- Managed core Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including the preparation and monitoring of debtor ageing schedules.
- Supported seamless audit documentation processes and contributed to the preparation of vital MIS reporting metrics.
- Improved invoice tracking visibility and enhanced GRN alignment, minimizing processing delays.
- Supported smooth and efficient audit completions by maintaining accurate, easily accessible, and highly organized financial records.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
Pune University
01-2007
HSC - undefined
Pune University
01-2002
SSC - undefined
Pune University
01-2000
Skills
Accounts Payable & P2P Operations
Invoice Processing (2 & 3-way matching)
Vendor Reconciliation & Management
SAP S/4 HANA
Process Improvement & Automation
MIS Reporting & KPI Tracking
Month-end closing
Bank & GL reconciliations
Internal & external audits
Statutory compliance
Certification
MS Office & CIT Course (First Class)
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Software
SAP , Oracle R12 , Oracle Fusion , Tally , QAD, I Scala
Interests
PTP, RTR, OTC
Timeline
Sr. Supervisor - Accounts Payable
Johnson Controls India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 07.2026
Accounts & Finance Executive
Shree Balaji Road lines
07.2014 - 09.2015
Finance Executive
Valmont Structures Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - 07.2014
Accounts Assistant
Zamil Steel Buildings India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2009 - 01.2012
SSC - undefined
Pune University
HSC - undefined
Pune University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
Pune University