UNNI KRISHNA B

An established professional with experience of 13.5 years in Accounts Payable Process across APAC and India regions. Expertise in reporting AP Ageing, AP Transit, KPI, Operation deck, SEF deck and P2P invoice indexing, quality checks, helpdesk support, match exceptions, query resolutions, urgent payments, and email handling for efficient AP operations. Experienced in managing global transitions and consistently delivering high-quality results across diverse industries, including BPO, Shared service and captive sectors. Proficient in implementing strategies to enhance stability and efficiency in disbursement processes post-transition, ensuring seamless operations. Provided an overview of the GR/IR account balance, showing the total value of goods receipts and invoice receipts that are unmatched or pending reconciliation. Assessed the financial impact of any outstanding GR/IR discrepancies, such as the effect on cash flow, accounts payable, or overall financial reporting. Conducted a trend analysis to determine if there are recurring issues with GR/IR processes over a given period. Skilled in handling daily Accounts Payable (P2P) processes; managed vendor relations; oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions. Excels in leading cross-functional teams through complex problem-solving scenarios, leveraging superior attention to detail and effective people leadership to drive successful outcomes in Accounts Payable (P2P) operations. Established and maintained relationships with vendors or suppliers, addressing inquiries or issues, negotiating payment terms, and evaluating vendor performance. Pivotal in assisting in the preparation of financial reports related to accounts payable (P2P), providing data and analysis as needed. Adept in identifying opportunities for process improvement, streamlining workflows, and implementing efficiency measures to enhance the accounts payable (P2P) function. Demonstrated success in driving process improvements, boosting efficiency, and implementing automation tools. Skilled in building and maintaining a positive and professional working relationship with team members among the organization.

• Successfully implemented SAP VIM, streamlined the invoice processing workflow by reducing the number of applications required, resulting in enhanced visibility and control over the accounts payable process.
• Led external and internal transition assignments, including remote transitions, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and process continuity.
• Played a pivotal role in hiring resources, establishing processes and controls, preparing documentation, implementing software applications, and setting up governance for a successful Shared Service Center launch.
• Introduced an SAP approval workflow for routing invoices for approval and resolution, enabling real-time status tracking and transaction history storage.