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Venkata Rahul Dantu

Venkata Rahul Dantu

Hyderabad

Summary

Finance and operations leader with 12+ years in Global Accounts Payable and vendor management. Demonstrated success in process improvement and quality assurance, leading cross-functional teams to implement effective quality programs. Achieved significant error reduction and operational enhancements, resulting in free cash flow and FTE savings. Expertise in financial compliance ensures adherence to best practices in reporting and auditing procedures.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager AP, Global Finance Operations

Amazon
Hyderabad
10.2022 - Current
  • Led large, cross-functional teams to develop, pilot, and scale quality improvement programs targeting human error and vendor invoice defects, driving continuous process improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and implemented solutions for error reduction in payment reconciliations, enhancing compliance and overall quality performance.
  • Performance and Engaging with Clients: Conducting weekly and monthly performance reviews and leading Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to drive continuous improvement and align with client expectations.
  • High-Volume Invoices: Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of over 40,000 invoices each month, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw quality-focused process launches (UAT/PVT), ensuring seamless integration, accuracy, and policy adherence in financial operations.
  • Processes for Accuracy: Reducing payment discrepancies through rigorous invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation processes, enhancing financial accuracy and minimizing errors.
  • Team Engagement: Fostering a positive team environment through open communication, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities, driving team cohesion and high performance.
  • Automation: Implemented five small-scale automations for work allocation, tracking, and daily reporting, achieving a 145-hour annual time savings.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Enforced company policies and industry regulations by closely supervising daily operations and ensuring adherence to guidelines.
  • Led a Green Belt project that reduced vendor invoice defects by 31% and improved first-pass yield by 2.3%, successfully meeting all criteria for the Finance Green Belt Certification.
  • Managed a project that transitioned 78% of vendors from paper invoice submission to electronic invoicing, achieving annual cost savings of $17K on paper storage and a reduction of 2 FTEs in scanning efforts.

FinOps Team Manager - AP, Global Finance Ops

Amazon
10.2019 - 10.2022
  • Monthly Accounting Close: Reviewed the monthly accounting close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Team Management: Managed a team of 10 individuals responsible for Reporting & Analytics and corporate vendor invoice processing at Amazon, ensuring adherence to turnaround time (TAT) and maintaining internal controls.
  • Team Performance: Enhanced overall team performance by providing consistent coaching, constructive feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Cross-Departmental Efforts: Worked closely with internal departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices, purchase orders, or receiving documents, ensuring timely payment processing.
  • Partnered with the Lean Initiatives Team to identify and implement 8 process improvements, leading to a savings of approximately 2 FTEs.

FinOps Team Lead - AP, Global Finance Ops

Amazon
04.2017 - 10.2019
  • Invoice Processing: Effectively managed high-volume invoice processing, ensuring timely payments and maintaining accurate payment records.
  • Vendor Issue Resolution: Proactively investigated and resolved invoice and payment discrepancies with external vendors, ensuring seamless financial transactions.

Sr. FinOps Analyst - AP, Global Finance Ops

Amazon
07.2014 - 04.2017

Accounts & Audit Executive

Venugopal & Chenoy
02.2011 - 12.2013
  • Led statutory and tax audits, ensuring strict compliance with quality standards and best practices—relevant for demonstrating quality assurance and policy interpretation strengths.

Education

MBA/PGDM -

Institute of Management Technology (IMT)
Ghaziabad
12.2017

CA Inter - Finance

Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India
Hyderabad
05-2011

B.Com. -

Osmania University
Hyderabad
12.2007

Skills

  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Program Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Management of Accounts Payable Processes
  • Data Analytics
  • Compliance
  • Payment Processing
  • Vendor Management
  • Effective Document Writing
  • Invoice Management
  • Payment Transaction Processing
  • Corporate Accounting
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Forensic attention to detail
  • Problem-solving

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 09/02/86

Affiliations

  • Organized bi-annual blood donation drives, consistently surpassing 200 units per event.
  • Led annual company-wide sports events for 7 consecutive years, engaging over 400 employees each time to boost team bonding, networking, and overall employee engagement.
  • Coordinated organization-wide RnR and off-site events, with 1000+ employee participation.

Certification

  • Sep'23: Certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
    o Led a Green Belt project that reduced invoice defects by 31%, resulting in a 2.3% improvement in first pass yield.
    o Led a Lean Six Sigma Kaizen initiative to transition 78% of vendors from paper to electronic invoice submission, achieving annual savings of $17K on paper storage and reducing 2 FTE efforts for scanning.
  • Aug'24: Completed the PROPEL - Manager Capability Development Program, focusing on strengthening leadership, strategic thinking, and team management skills for high-performing managers.

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Manager AP, Global Finance Operations

Amazon
10.2022 - Current

FinOps Team Manager - AP, Global Finance Ops

Amazon
10.2019 - 10.2022

FinOps Team Lead - AP, Global Finance Ops

Amazon
04.2017 - 10.2019

Sr. FinOps Analyst - AP, Global Finance Ops

Amazon
07.2014 - 04.2017

Accounts & Audit Executive

Venugopal & Chenoy
02.2011 - 12.2013

MBA/PGDM -

Institute of Management Technology (IMT)

CA Inter - Finance

Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India

B.Com. -

Osmania University
Venkata Rahul Dantu