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Canada

Canada

Canada

Contractor to Permanent Transition: Initially started as a contractor in PSG, overseeing the i2 payment process and School billing. Demonstrated strong ownership, leading to a permanent role in Accounts Receivable. Subsequently transitioned to HUG, managing MACC clients.Orchestrated invoice uploads template and uploaded to GP using Integration Manager.Facilitated prompt delivery of invoices to CH and clients through Spindle Pro Auto, ensuring timely invoicing.Managed and… Show more Contractor to Permanent Transition: Initially started as a contractor in PSG, overseeing the i2 payment process and School billing. Demonstrated strong ownership, leading to a permanent role in Accounts Receivable. Subsequently transitioned to HUG, managing MACC clients.Orchestrated invoice uploads template and uploaded to GP using Integration Manager.Facilitated prompt delivery of invoices to CH and clients through Spindle Pro Auto, ensuring timely invoicing.Managed and resolved client queries post-invoice distribution to uphold client satisfaction and service level agreement compliance.Executed credit and reissued invoices in alignment with client requests and Financial Analyst (FA) confirmations.Uploaded Credit/Return data into CAS for controller approval and audit trail maintenance.Prepared Aging reports biweekly/weekly as per Business Unit (BU).Dispatched statements of account to clients via Credit Hound for overdue invoices, ensuring effective communication and receivables management.Scheduled and conducted AR Calls with Business Unit (BU) stakeholders to strategize and effectively resolve past due accounts.process improvement: Implemented minor automations to reduce non-value-added activities (NVA) and enhance operational efficiency.Streamlining Initiatives: Led clean-up initiatives and streamlined processes, reducing unclaimed payments and standardizing procedures via offset entries.Analytical Support: Showcased quick learning ability and adaptability, leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills to support the controller.Time Management: Demonstrated adept time management skills to efficiently handle client queries, multitask during peak billing periods, and consistently meet deadlines.Documentation Enhancement: Took the initiative in creating detailed process documentation to enhance operational transparency and efficiency. Show less

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Functioned as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for APAC & EMEA clients, overseeing the audit of invoices prepared by junior Billing administrators on a monthly basis, ensuring adherence to agreed fee schedules and account configurations.Managed intricate Special handling clients by generating manual invoices and ensuring precision in all financial transactions.Cultivated advanced reconciliation skills for client accounts, leading to the identification and rectification of… Show more Functioned as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for APAC & EMEA clients, overseeing the audit of invoices prepared by junior Billing administrators on a monthly basis, ensuring adherence to agreed fee schedules and account configurations.Managed intricate Special handling clients by generating manual invoices and ensuring precision in all financial transactions.Cultivated advanced reconciliation skills for client accounts, leading to the identification and rectification of undercharges and overcharges, resulting in a recovery of over $900k through the identification of erroneous entries for the esteemed client Blackrock and over $500k for other clients in FY22.Demonstrated a client-centric approach by providing timely solutions to complex client inquiries, culminating in multiple client commendations.Played a pivotal role in the Remediation project, collaborating on the reconciliation and validation of accounts for high-value clients (BLACKROCK, NATWEST, Nykredit), leading to successful project completions and commendations.Conducted comprehensive training sessions for over 6 employees, offering guidance on intricate queries and high-volume tasks, and developed training materials to facilitate the onboarding of future team members.Successfully served as Acting Lead for a team of 8 in the absence of the team lead, managing queries, team deadlines, escalations, and reporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to senior management. Show less

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Produced and managed over 500 custodian invoices monthly for EMEA and APAC regions, resolving client queries promptly and prioritizing invoice processing.Validated client account setups for New, Add, Change, and Close requests, ensuring alignment with fee schedules and setup documentation.Demonstrated astute time management skills to efficiently handle client queries, multitask during month-end and month-beginning mass billing activities, meeting all deadlines.Reconciled… Show more Produced and managed over 500 custodian invoices monthly for EMEA and APAC regions, resolving client queries promptly and prioritizing invoice processing.Validated client account setups for New, Add, Change, and Close requests, ensuring alignment with fee schedules and setup documentation.Demonstrated astute time management skills to efficiently handle client queries, multitask during month-end and month-beginning mass billing activities, meeting all deadlines.Reconciled Variance accounts and ensured the accuracy of invoice submissions through rigorous validation processes.Exhibited a quick learning ability and adaptability to new situations, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assist front-office Relationship Managers/Sales Directors in resolving client queries.Provided additional support to the team on weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to ensure operational continuity and efficiency. Show less

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Oversaw EMEA client accounts, managing the processing of over 5000 auto invoices through batch runs, rectifying invoice errors, handling 100 to 150 credit memos and rebills monthly, and ensuring prompt delivery of invoices to Oracle's clientele.Executed daily batch runs for Auto Invoicing, Printing, Posting, Credit Card processing, and archiving programs for specific countries, ensuring error-free completion without IT bugs.Compiled and disseminated daily reports, including SR… Show more Oversaw EMEA client accounts, managing the processing of over 5000 auto invoices through batch runs, rectifying invoice errors, handling 100 to 150 credit memos and rebills monthly, and ensuring prompt delivery of invoices to Oracle's clientele.Executed daily batch runs for Auto Invoicing, Printing, Posting, Credit Card processing, and archiving programs for specific countries, ensuring error-free completion without IT bugs.Compiled and disseminated daily reports, including SR Prioritization Reports, Interface Reject Reports, Incomplete Invoice Reports, Unbilled Reconciliation Reports, and Unprinted Invoice Reports.Demonstrated adept multitasking skills in various month-end responsibilities, working closely with the General Ledger (GL) team, and preparing Inter-company transactions for diverse Lines of Business (LOBs) to facilitate monthly closing procedures. Show less

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Demonstrated adept leadership in team management by overseeing end-to-end processes for Siemens Healthineers clients in Quote-to-Cash (Q2C), encompassing Offer & Quotation generation, contract booking, warranty administration, invoicing, and contract lifecycle management for subsequent billing. In Order-to-Cash (O2C), managed order processing through to invoicing.Leveraged expertise in Robotics Process Automation as a member of the robotics team, successfully implementing process… Show more Demonstrated adept leadership in team management by overseeing end-to-end processes for Siemens Healthineers clients in Quote-to-Cash (Q2C), encompassing Offer & Quotation generation, contract booking, warranty administration, invoicing, and contract lifecycle management for subsequent billing. In Order-to-Cash (O2C), managed order processing through to invoicing.Leveraged expertise in Robotics Process Automation as a member of the robotics team, successfully implementing process automation for contract booking and invoicing workflows.Cultivated and maintained robust relationships with both internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and professional etiquette. Show less

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Monitored and allocated various payment methods (EFT, IEFT, NEFT, Hundi, PDC cheque) to customer invoices/accounts, ensuring meticulous reconciliation with general ledgers.Devised and executed strategic plans for processing over 500 invoices with corresponding receipts, consistently achieving a zero backlogs target on a monthly basis.Managed the General Ledger and all financial books up to the balance sheet, ensuring precise financial reporting and accounting… Show more Monitored and allocated various payment methods (EFT, IEFT, NEFT, Hundi, PDC cheque) to customer invoices/accounts, ensuring meticulous reconciliation with general ledgers.Devised and executed strategic plans for processing over 500 invoices with corresponding receipts, consistently achieving a zero backlogs target on a monthly basis.Managed the General Ledger and all financial books up to the balance sheet, ensuring precise financial reporting and accounting accuracy.Generated monthly reports for unresolved/unallocated cash, conducting thorough aging analysis.Conducted customer account reconciliations utilizing SAP data and reports, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information.Processed adjustments and corrections (write-off/back) as per requests, maintaining detailed accounting records for each transaction.Spearheaded migration activities for Siemens Healthcare, ensuring accuracy in intercompany postings and receiving recognition and awards for exemplary performance.Conducted Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) audits, successfully auditing three teams for FY2016. Show less

Mba, Accounting And Finance, A

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Business/Commerce, General, A

High School Diploma, Business/Commerce, General, A