Dynamic leader and program management professional with over 18 years of experience driving complex global projects to successful completion. Renowned for fostering team collaboration and delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments, with a strong emphasis on strategic planning and risk management. Adaptability and robust problem-solving skills facilitate navigation of challenges while ensuring alignment of initiatives with organizational objectives. Committed to optimizing processes that elevate team performance and contribute significantly to overall success
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : PROGRAM MANAGER
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : HRO Operations Lead
Responsible for overseeing and improving the effectiveness of 3rd party vendors performance across purchase to pay and finance & Accounting Focusing on tracking performance against agreed-upon metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Responsible to oversee the process of transitioning finance and accounting functions, either to a new location or a new system, or a new service provider. Demonstrated strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with a deep understanding of F&A processes and potentially, experience with business process outsourcing or shared service centers. In essence, acted as a bridge between the old and the new, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition of finance and accounting functions while minimizing disruption and maximizing value for the organization
I was also responsible for managing offshore finance and accounting operations for APAC and USA regions. responsibilities include the recruitment, development, and retention of top accounting talent, ensuring the teams deliver exceptional service while maintaining compliance with KPIs and SLAs defined around processes such as payroll, purchase to pay, record to report, and travel and expenses.
Responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, including verifying and processing vendor payments, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders, and applying necessary TDS deductions. This role involves vendor account management, including advance adjustments and account clearing, and handling both local and foreign vendor payments. You will also be responsible for sales and revenue reporting, analyzing material costs, and preparing customer invoices. Additional duties include interacting with internal and external stakeholders, providing clarifications during audits, and actively contributing to achieving revenue targets.
My role focused on inventory and stores management, including verification and control. Responsible for creating customer invoices and delivery receipts, while also handling bank assignments and managing petty cash. The position required strong coordination with customers and vendors on schedules and payments. Additionally, i was the quality representative, responsible for maintaining ISO-TS certifications and ensuring rejections are kept below 100 parts per million.
Spearheaded 15+ ambitious large scale global complex programs
Contributed to 50+ RFPs, RFIs and RFQs for potential deals
Deeply involved in setting up of multiple shared service centers
Versatile to manage both technology and process related projects