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VIJAYARAJ A. V.

Bangalore

Summary

Results-focused Continuous Improvement and Transformation Manager with over 20 years of expertise in Finance and Accounts (P2P & O2C) processes. Proven skills in process mining (Celonis), identifying gaps, formulating controls, and driving efficiency projects. Experienced in Blockchain functional design and solutions. Accomplished Delivery Manager adept at leading large teams and servicing global clients across sectors including Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, and Wireless equipment. Successful in enhancing cognitive capabilities to improve decision making, automate complex tasks, and drive innovation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

P2P & O2C - TRANSFORMATION MANAGER

KOCH BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT. LTD
06.2019 - Current
  • Develop and execute a customer-centric, digitally-enabled finance transformation roadmap, designing an operating model aligned with enterprise objectives
  • Utilize process mining tool (Celonis) to analyze and map current processes, identify inefficiencies and deviations, and uncover opportunities for improvement, aiding business decision making
  • Design & recommend solutions for process optimization, automation, and transformation based on data-driven insights aligned with finance transformation strategy
  • Collaborate with IT, D&A, DWF & finance teams for seamless integration and implementing process improvements and automation solutions
  • Foster a culture of Continuous improvement in finance & procurement operations
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices to enhance Finance operations
  • Oversee transformation project delivery and interdependencies, Identify and mitigate risks, and develop contingency plans, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies, and controls

BLOCKCHAIN FUNCTIONAL DESIGNER

IBM INDIA PVT. LTD. (CPS)
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Conceptualization and creation of Blockchain solutions for invoice processing
  • Conducted effective data analysis and data mapping for automation scope
  • Conducted requirement analysis, test strategizing, test plan review, and test execution review
  • Prepared UI layouts, share requirements, and coordinate with the UI design & data integration teams
  • Provided Hypercare and Production implementation support.

DELIVERY MANAGER (F&A – OPERATIONS)

IBM INDIA PVT. LTD. (CPS)
05.2007 - 05.2017

Held multiple roles including Individual contributor, Lead, SME, and Manager. Managed a team of ~35 practitioners and served as Delivery Manager, ensuring operations met monthly SLAs, KPIs, and adhered to client policies and procedures.

  • Oversee end-to-end client business cycle, ensuring efficiency through process reviews & productivity analysis, baseline performance, revalidate SOW, and drive audit control
  • Manage recruitment, training & development; spearhead employee retention & engagement activities
  • Participate in service delivery governance meetings and executive discussions with stakeholders.

PROCESS ASSOCIATE (Annual Reporting Process)

OUTSOURCE PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL
11.2005 - 05.2007
  • Categorizing daily data according to state requirements - In 2004 and 2005, 738 and 936 annual financial reports, were prepared respectively, for submission to the U.S. government.
  • Reports included details on deposits, withdrawals, banking transactions, and other reconciliations using OroSolutions, Crystal Reports, and CheckFree.

ACCOUNTANT

AP STEEL RE-ROLLING MILL LTD
02.2003 - 02.2005
  • Maintained complete accounts and inventory, assisted in preparing sales tax and central excise reports & coordinated with auditors during account finalization.
  • Reconciled bills payable, receivables, and bank accounts, managed daily debtors list, and expense statements, ensured timely payments to suppliers

Education

Masters in Commerce (M. Com) - Accounts & Taxation

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
01.2002

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com ) - Co-operation

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
Kerala
01.2000

Skills

  • Digital Transformation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Process Mining
  • Analytical skills
  • Customer Focus
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments


  • Championed the creation of the Celonis team, setting strategic goals, developing a value roadmap, and implementing an improvement action plan, with detailed ROI/value realization calculations.
  • Conducted design thinking workshops and maturity assessments, identifying process transformation opportunities such as OCR and Robotics for invoice processing, cash application, payment term rationalization, EDI/ERS penetration, and P Card implementation.
  • Utilized APQC & Hackett benchmarking to enhance KPIs in Accounts Payable & Receivables, improved DPO & DSO, reduced early and late payments, better discount utilization, and optimized cash flow management.
  • Created ~1,200 test scenarios for end-to-end invoice processing and exception handling as part of Blockchain solution design. Conducted functional and pre-production testing to ensure solution robustness.


Certification

  • Yellow Belt Certification for Supplier On-Time Payment Optimization Project using Lean Six Sigma
  • Executive Diploma in Fundamental Management Programme from IILM Institute, Gurgaon

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Viswambaram A.S.
  • Date of Birth: 06/20/1979
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

P2P & O2C - TRANSFORMATION MANAGER

KOCH BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT. LTD
06.2019 - Current

BLOCKCHAIN FUNCTIONAL DESIGNER

IBM INDIA PVT. LTD. (CPS)
05.2017 - 06.2019

DELIVERY MANAGER (F&A – OPERATIONS)

IBM INDIA PVT. LTD. (CPS)
05.2007 - 05.2017

PROCESS ASSOCIATE (Annual Reporting Process)

OUTSOURCE PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL
11.2005 - 05.2007

ACCOUNTANT

AP STEEL RE-ROLLING MILL LTD
02.2003 - 02.2005

Masters in Commerce (M. Com) - Accounts & Taxation

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com ) - Co-operation

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
  • Yellow Belt Certification for Supplier On-Time Payment Optimization Project using Lean Six Sigma
  • Executive Diploma in Fundamental Management Programme from IILM Institute, Gurgaon
VIJAYARAJ A. V.