• Spearheading P2P operations & process transitions across US, Canada, and Mexico, managing accounts payable workflows, vendor resolutions, and system enhancements.
• Directing end-to-end transition execution, including talent acquisition, onboarding, infrastructure readiness, knowledge transfer (KT), workflow documentation, and post-implementation stabilization.
• Engaging cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, HR, Risk, Service Excellence) to streamline operations and enhance stakeholder collaboration.
• Optimizing processes with automation & RPA solutions, implementing macros & bots to eliminate inefficiencies and boost productivity.
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) & service level agreements (SLAs), driving procurement analysis and strengthening vendor compliance to mitigate service disruptions.
• Orchestrating ERP system transformation & CHR testing, migrating from legacy platforms to SAP while ensuring seamless buyer coordination and MRBR case resolution.
• Supervising a team of 25+ professionals, managing Banking, Invoice Processing, Travel & Expense, AP Compliance, and Help Desk operations.
• Establishing a Center of Excellence (CoE) framework, standardizing financial processes and integrating a structured ticketing system for streamlined query resolution.
• Driving financial strategy & cost optimization, identifying inefficiencies, implementing controls, and reducing operational expenses through data-driven decision-making.
• Overseeing working capital management, optimizing cash flow, receivables, and payables to enhance liquidity and financial stability.
• Leading digital transformation initiatives, integrating AI-driven analytics, predictive modeling, and blockchain-based financial solutions for enhanced transparency.
• Strengthening internal controls & compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with IFRS, GAAP, SOX, and regulatory requirements to mitigate financial risks.
• Spearheading financial planning & forecasting, leveraging scenario-based modeling to support executive decision-making and long-term growth strategies.
• Developing advanced financial dashboards & reporting tools, utilizing Power BI, Tableau, and Excel automation to provide real-time insights and drive strategic initiatives.
• Managing end-to-end audit & risk assessment processes, collaborating with internal and external auditors to maintain financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Optimizing global finance operations, streamlining multi-entity accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidations to enhance efficiency across regions.

Achievements :

• Certified Green Belt professional, demonstrating expertise in process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Optimized MRBR backlog invoice processing, integrating invoice receipt tools with Legacy ERP, delivering a 3 FTE productivity gain and leading to a Green Belt project.
• Developed a duplicate invoice identification tool, leveraging image scanning and ERP database comparison, successfully detecting and preventing $6 million in duplicate payments.
• Implemented an electronic invoice submission solution, eliminating hard copy scanning and resulting in a €48,000 annual cost saving.
• Drove process standardization initiatives, including Vendor Master Policy, Intercompany Processes, and Invoice Processing under a Center of Excellence (COE) model, enhancing operational efficiency across multiple countries.
• Led Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives, developing an SAP Payment Process automation tool using Automation Anywhere, achieving 90% automation and generating annual efficiency savings of $80,000.
• Successfully stabilized post-go-live operations within 3 months, ensuring a seamless transition and operational continuity.

• Administered accounts payable operations, ensuring seamless invoice processing, record maintenance, and prompt resolution of vendor and employee queries.
• Executed payment cycles, including check runs, invoice tracking, and discrepancy resolution to enhance financial efficiency.
• Compiled financial performance reports using SAP, conducted month-end reconciliations with BW & SAP data, and ensured compliance with accounting standards.
• Optimized order processing for accurate billing, managed declined credit card transactions, and facilitated timely payment resolutions.
• Implemented process automation to streamline invoicing, payment processing, and reconciliation, reducing turnaround time and errors.
• Strengthened vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments, resolving disputes proactively, and negotiating favorable terms to optimize cash flow.
• Monitored and enforced compliance with financial policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls to mitigate risk and enhance operational integrity.
• Analyzed invoice discrepancies and variances, working with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Led process improvement initiatives, introducing efficiency measures that enhanced accounts payable accuracy and reduced outstanding liabilities.
• Facilitated internal and external audits, ensuring financial records were accurate, well-documented, and in full compliance with corporate and legal standards.
• Developed AP aging reports and dashboards, providing insights into outstanding invoices, cash flow projections, and financial performance trends.

• Processed cash application for customer accounts in SAP and performed vendor account reconciliation to maintain financial accuracy.
• Compiled unapplied cash reports and monitored outstanding items and invoice discounts, extracting key data from SAP for review.
• Created financial adjustments through journal entries for cost centers and inter-company transactions, generating periodic reports for tracking.
• Optimized cash allocation workflows, reducing unapplied cash instances and improving reconciliation efficiency.
• Ensured timely vendor payments by proactively addressing discrepancies and reconciling outstanding balances.
• Developed automated reporting tools to track open invoices, payment statuses, and unapplied cash trends, improving financial transparency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline inter-company adjustments, ensuring accurate financial reporting.