Yogeesha
Assistant Manager -Accounts Payable
Bangalore
Summary
Finance professional with 14+ years of expertise in Accounts Payable, Vendor Management, and ERP systems. Proven ability to streamline processes, implement automation, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of building effective vendor and auditor relationships.
Overview
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16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager – Finance (AP)
AO Smith India Water Products Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - Current
- Progressed from Executive → Senior Executive → Assistant Manager – Finance (AP).
- Implemented AP invoice automation, reducing paperwork and approval delays.
- Managed Procure-to-Pay cycle, ensuring vendor creation and compliance with internal policies.
- Executed prompt vendor payment processes to ensure alignment with cashflow
- Prepared monthly reports on creditors aging, duty schedules, and GRN to support financial oversight.
- Supported statutory audits and year-end schedules, facilitating compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Managed monthly closing processes, guaranteeing adherence to accounting standards.
- Mentored junior finance staff on best practices and financial procedures.
- Supported annual audit process by preparing detailed schedules, reconciliations, and responding promptly to auditor inquiries .
- Streamlined month-end closing process by automating tasks and establishing clear deadlines.
Finance Officer
Centum Electronics Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Advanced through finance roles from Assistant Finance to Junior Officer and Finance Officer
- Streamlined invoice processing, enhancing payment cycle efficiency.
- Engaged in kaizen and 5S initiatives that enhanced process optimization.
- Reviewed employee reimbursement submissions in compliance with policy and executed payment processing.
- Execution of bank reconciliation
- validation of custom duty records and managing payment processing
Assistant Accountant
Skyline Construction and Housing Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Processed vendor payments and reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
- Monitored compliance with company policies and statutory requirements to mitigate financial risks.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Management - Accounts & Tax
Mangalore University
Govt College-Barkur 04.2001 -
Pre-University Course - Commerce
SMTPU College
Kollur01-2007
Skills
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
Bank & GR-IR Reconciliation
Bank reconciliation
General ledger management
Taxation: TDS, GST, International (Bangladesh & Sri Lanka)
Auditing & MIS Reporting
Management reporting
ERP Systems: BAAN, Sage, Tally
Accomplishments
- AP Invoice Automation Implementation – Bautomate Team
- Kaizen & 5S Continuous Improvement Initiatives – CEL
- Experiential Learning Program: “Only I Can Raise the Bar” – Pegasus
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Finance (AP)
AO Smith India Water Products Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Finance Officer
Centum Electronics Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2019
Assistant Accountant
Skyline Construction and Housing Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor Of Business Management - Accounts & Tax
Mangalore University
04.2001 -
Pre-University Course - Commerce
SMTPU College