Vignesh Raji
Associate Manager
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven finance and accounts professional with over 11 years of extensive experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR – Cash Application), and Intercompany Accounting. Proven leader skilled in managing operations with a headcount exceeding 33, demonstrating strong expertise in client relations, process improvement, RPA implementation, and productivity optimization. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt committed to driving efficiency and excellence in financial operations. Actively seeking a Finance Operations or AP Manager role in the UAE to leverage extensive skills and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Associate Manager – Finance Operations
CMA CGM GBS India Pvt Ltd
09.2025 - Current
- Managing 3 clients | 33 Headcount | AP & Intercompany Operations
- Oversee end-to-end AP & Intercompany accounting operations
- Supervise 33-member team ensuring SLA adherence
- Manage client escalations and quarterly business reviews
- Monitor productivity metrics and queue inflow
- Lead month-end close activities and accrual reporting
- Drive process governance and compliance standards
- Key Achievements:
- Automated invoice processing for 100+ vendors
- Implemented RPA in AP process resulting in 2 FTE savings
- Improved TAT and Quality metrics
- Reduced backlog through workforce planning
- Awarded Best Team Leader – Q2 2024
- Pinnacle Pursuit Award (Quality Excellence) – 2024
- Completed Leadership Gateway Program
Assistant Manager – Finance Operations
SourceHov India Pvt Ltd
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed AP operations and ensured SLA compliance
Team Leader – Operations
IQ Backoffice India Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Led AP/AR teams and managed client communications
Senior Process Associate – Team Lead
DHL Shared Service Centre
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Handled P2P and AR functions and supported month-end closure
Process Associate – Senior Process Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Managed invoice processing and reconciliations
Education
MBA -
Madras University
B.Com - undefined
University of Madras
01-2015
Skills
ERP Systems: SAP (ECS), Microsoft Great Plains, Cargowise One, Basware, AS400
Tools: MS Excel (Advanced), Workflow Tools, SFTP Processing
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Intercompany Accounting
- Month-End Close & Accruals
- Vendor Management
- RPA Implementation
- Client Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement (Six Sigma)
- Team Leadership (33 HC Span)
- SLA & KPI Monitoring
- Backlog Reduction Strategy
- MIS & Performance Reporting
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Open to UAE Relocation
- Notice Period: (3 Months)
Timeline
Associate Manager – Finance Operations
CMA CGM GBS India Pvt Ltd
09.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager – Finance Operations
SourceHov India Pvt Ltd
02.2025 - 09.2025
Team Leader – Operations
IQ Backoffice India Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - 11.2024
Senior Process Associate – Team Lead
DHL Shared Service Centre
03.2019 - 11.2021
Process Associate – Senior Process Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
07.2015 - 12.2018
B.Com - undefined
University of Madras
MBA -
Madras University