Victor Solomon Patro
Chennai
Summary
Result driven Accounts Payable professional with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry skilled in maintaining accounts, processing payments for global Shared Services managing invoices, Proficient in budgeting, payroll, and handling requisitions extensive knowledge handling and documenting financial transactions according to policies and preferred procedures GAAP with cross culture exposure in APAC and EMEA countries. I am skilled and experienced in Public Relations, Data Analysis, Project Handling ,Customer relations and Banking Relationships counting 24 years of experience out of which 19 yrs with World Vision India as Accountant, Finance / Supply Chain in Area Development Projects to Team Leader at National Office Finance Chennai, and 5 years into Global Shared Services ,Procure to Pay (P2P) payment team as Consultant Accounts Payable Associate at WV International Manila, Philippines
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Associate - Consultant
World Vision International
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
05.2019 - 12.2024
- Processing payments handled in P2P, executing regular payments, urgent payments, cash-on-delivery payments, voiding payments, resolving customers' inquiries, supporting continuous improvement enhancements, and conducting bi-monthly meetings with field offices.
- Process payments as per the SLA, and share the payment documents with field office payment receivers.
- Wire transfers and ACH online bank platforms handle errors by coordinating with field offices.
- Acting as the first stage of escalation for any customer issues, and resolving and investigating queries as necessary through root cause analysis for major escalations.
- Training sessions, as and when required, on the latest process improvements to various countries and field offices.
- Supporting and working alongside the team with different transitions to achieve the full adoption project, as per business needs.
- Participate in the process of continuous improvements and enhancements for the Payments process.
Team Leader
World Vision India
Chennai
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Centralized payments, voiding, urgent payments, uploading to the bank, handling queries from project offices, support for training, liaison with Standard Chartered Bank, and office.
- LEAP Budgeting and Planning, review, scrutiny, and approval of invoices, purchase orders, etc.
- Financial accounting and reporting, statutory compliances (tax and foreign contribution requirements, internal control, and exhibiting a good audit trail during internal and external audits).
- Monitoring and supporting finance and accounting business processes for 15 to 20 Area Development projects under State Program Monitoring Offices throughout India.
- Training on process development updates with Projects, Finance Officers, Admin Coordinators, Supply Chain, and Centralized Payables Team.
Finance Officer/Administrative Coordinator
World Vision India
Burdwan, Godda, Phulbani, Daringbadi, Ghatsila, Bhawanipatna, Nayagarh, Patna
10.2000 - 05.2016
- Review all program proposals on costing and bring the attention of the PM/PO to compliance with all statutory requirements, i.e.
- Reconcile the budget file in Sun6 with the PBAS monthly file, and reconcile the budget file in Sun6 accordingly.
- Scrutinize all bills, vouchers, and documents as per standards, and get the same approved as per LOA.
- TDS, service tax, FCRA requirements, etc. Review BRS, getting the same approved by PM/PO.
- Organize and ensure that the assets are physically verified twice a year, review Smart Assets, and ensure that data entry is done daily for all asset additions, disposals, and transfers, with all necessary details.
- Generate periodical (weekly) financial reports and share the information with progressive comments with the PM/PO for improvement, rectification, or correction.
- Ensure all internal/GC and external audit recommendations are complied with and adhered to.
- Provided timely financial advice to senior management regarding budget utilization and risk management strategies.
- Coordinated logistics and distribution efforts.
Accountant
Churches Auxiliary for Social Action
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
07.2000 - 09.2000
- Scrutinize all bills, vouchers, and documents as per standards, and get the same approved as per the LOA with the Zonal Office.
- Scrutinize all petty cash bills and vouchers, and approve them as per the workflow.
- Cash payment to flood-affected families and village meetings.
- Ensure action is initiated for undistributed items, as per distribution guidelines.
- Accurate financial reports are submitted to the required users in a timely manner.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
Assistant Accountant
Emmanuel Hospital Association in Collaboration with CBM
Berhampur
07.1997 - 01.2000
- Cash receipts and petty cash management, scrutinize all bills and vouchers, prepare financial reports, and maintain patient ID cards and record keeping.
- Managed daily banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
- Pharmacy in charge, administration, and guest relations.
- Provided support for external auditors during annual audit engagements.
- Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients, and account holders.
Education
MBA - FINANCE
Sikkim Manipal University
Gangtok, Sikkim, India04.2013
Commerce Graduation - Financial Accounting
Khallikote College Autonomous
Berhampur, Odisha, India03-1996
Higher Secondary -
Khallikote College Autonomous
Berhampur, Odisha , India06-1993
10th STD - ICSE
St. Vincents Convent School
Berhampur, Odisha, India03.1991
Skills
- Competent in Software Applications
- Effective Stress Management
- Responsive to Change
- Rapid Skill Acquisition
- Analytical Decision Skills
- Innovative Problem Resolution
- Competent in Utilizing Accounts Payable Solutions
- Skilled in Preparing Financial Statements
- Financial reconciliation and general ledger maintenance
- GAAP Expertise
Certification
- Certificate Of Completion, The New Mission Immersion Programme Online Course, 04/25/24
- Certificate Of Achievement, Problem Solving Customer Service Training, 11/01/23
- WV Compliance Training, World Vision’s Conflict of Interest Training: Ethics at Work, 05/10/22
- Ui path Diploma of Completion, Introduction to RPA Developer Role, 04/09/21
- Ui path Diploma of Completion, Variables, Data Types and Control Flow, 04/28/21
- Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt Certified), World Vision International, Manila, 07/01/21 - 09/30/21
- Pursuing Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) IFOL,USA
Affiliations
- Associated with IMA Chennai Chapter
- IFOL , USA
- The Gideon's International
- YMCA
- GARP
Languages
English
Hindi
Bengali
Oriya
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Associate - Consultant
World Vision International
05.2019 - 12.2024
Team Leader
World Vision India
06.2016 - 04.2019
Finance Officer/Administrative Coordinator
World Vision India
10.2000 - 05.2016
Accountant
Churches Auxiliary for Social Action
07.2000 - 09.2000
Assistant Accountant
Emmanuel Hospital Association in Collaboration with CBM
07.1997 - 01.2000
- Certificate Of Completion, The New Mission Immersion Programme Online Course, 04/25/24
- Certificate Of Achievement, Problem Solving Customer Service Training, 11/01/23
- WV Compliance Training, World Vision’s Conflict of Interest Training: Ethics at Work, 05/10/22
- Ui path Diploma of Completion, Introduction to RPA Developer Role, 04/09/21
- Ui path Diploma of Completion, Variables, Data Types and Control Flow, 04/28/21
- Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt Certified), World Vision International, Manila, 07/01/21 - 09/30/21
- Pursuing Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) IFOL,USA
MBA - FINANCE
Sikkim Manipal University
Commerce Graduation - Financial Accounting
Khallikote College Autonomous
Higher Secondary -
Khallikote College Autonomous
10th STD - ICSE
St. Vincents Convent School
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