Vikas Sharma
Noida
Summary
Highly impactful financial change-agent with over 11 years of extensive and diverse experience as a Certified Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Accounts Payable Specialist/Lead across consumer products, banking, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. Recognized for establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with globally distributed teams and vendors. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and time management skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Experienced in personnel development and training, with a proven adaptability to new technologies and applications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable (Asia Pacific)
Genpact India
04.2020 - Current
- Lead cross-functional training and end-to-end process improvements within P2P functions
- Act as the escalation point for vendors and internal stakeholders, proactively resolving issues to maintain professional and effective communication
- Ensure team compliance with policies and procedures, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment
- Collaborate with P2P Managers, leadership, and SMEs to achieve organizational targets and drive continuous improvement in Accounts Payable and other functions
- Oversee coaching, hiring, and performance monitoring, providing clear instructions and making key decisions to develop a high-performing team
- Implement process improvement initiatives, best practices, and project management disciplines to enhance operational efficiency
- Successfully reduced overdue invoices from 600 to 200 through in-depth research and resolution strategies
Management Trainee - Team Lead (Accounts Payable & Vendor Master Data)
Genpact India
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed the full Accounts Payable cycle, ensuring accurate invoice and expense report disbursements in compliance with company policies
- Assisted over 300 suppliers with processing approximately 4,000 monthly invoice entries, payments, credits, and reconciliations using 3-way match procedures
- Implemented internal controls in payment processing, utilizing duplicate audit tools to prevent errors
- Approved high-dollar transactions as the first line of approval, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
- Prepared GL reconciliations, ensuring account balances matched accurately
- Communicated daily with the AP Manager to manage workload, address backlogs, and resolve open issues, optimizing workflow as necessary
- Assisted the Financial Controller with all accounts payable activities and provided support during internal and external audits
- Led the Supply Chain Finance project and successfully completed the AP Helpdesk Automation Project
- Maintained corporate master data management policies and recommended necessary changes to management
- Continuously improved team processes to enhance efficiency and service quality for internal and external customers
Process Developer - Accounts Payable Analyst
Genpact India
06.2013 - 04.2016
- Coded invoices, vouchers, check requests, and other financial documents accurately in the financial system
- Handled all vendor correspondence via phone and email, ensuring timely and effective communication
- Reviewed purchase order requisitions and resolved issues related to invoice and purchase order processing
- Prepared batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions, supporting monthly closings and reconciliations
- Assisted the Finance Manager with monthly reconciliations, status reports, and financial reporting
- Identified and corrected posting errors or omissions, applying appropriate accounting standards
- Managed daily Accounts Payable processes and maintained strong vendor/supplier relationships
- Expertly resolved queries from internal business users and external suppliers, ensuring smooth operations and compliance
Education
Master of Commerce -
Rohilkhand University
Bachelor of Commerce -
DAV (PG) College, Dehradun - H.N.B. Gharwal University
12th Grade -
UP Board Allahabad, SPH Inter College
10th Grade -
UP Board Allahabad, SPH Inter College, Shahjahanpur
Skills
- Accounts Payable & Vendor Management: GL Account Reconciliation, Vendor Master Data, Payment Processing, Data Analytics Power BI
- Technical Proficiency: Power BI, SAP, S4Hana, PeopleSoft, JDE, Ariba, ChatGPT & AI in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Process Improvement: Lean Six Sigma, RPA Automation, Internal Controls, Audit Compliance
- Leadership & Development: Team Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring, Talent Retention, Performance Monitoring, Succession Planning
- Financial Operations: Financial Reporting & Analysis, 3-Way Match Procedures, Duplicate Audit Tools, GL Reconciliation
- Project Management: Process Development, Resource Optimization, Best Practices Implementation, Strategic Planning
Certification
- Certified AP Domain Expert | Genpact India
- Green Belt Certification (BPMS) | Genpact India
- RPA Beginner Certification | Genpact India
- Certified ChatGPT & AI | Skill Nation
- Pursuing RPA Intermediate Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Playing Cricket, Traveling
Accomplishments
- Directed high-level strategic planning to drive business development and expansion initiatives, including financial investment recommendations.
- Successfully transitioned the Vendor Master team within two months from the transition date.
- Completed the first virtual Accounts Payable transition go-live at Genpact India without any escalations.
- Performed financial needs analysis and recommended appropriate financial products to meet client needs.
- Delivered informative financial presentations to potential clients, assisting them throughout the application process and strengthening client relationships.
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics, earning Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards for outstanding contributions and high levels of customer service.
- Achieved AP Domain Expert certification within the organization.
Languages
Hindi, English, Punjabi
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable (Asia Pacific)
Genpact India
04.2020 - Current
Management Trainee - Team Lead (Accounts Payable & Vendor Master Data)
Genpact India
05.2016 - 03.2020
Process Developer - Accounts Payable Analyst
Genpact India
06.2013 - 04.2016
Master of Commerce -
Rohilkhand University
Bachelor of Commerce -
DAV (PG) College, Dehradun - H.N.B. Gharwal University
12th Grade -
UP Board Allahabad, SPH Inter College
10th Grade -
UP Board Allahabad, SPH Inter College, Shahjahanpur
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