Nagarjun G R

Experience

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  Hewlett-Packard

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2013

  Senior Process Associate

  Team – Accounts Payable - Centralized PaymentsCustomers – Retained Organization of an FMCG ManufacturerRegion/Counties – France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Netherland & NORIDCs. Periodic & Ad-Hoc Batch Payment processing for all Payments in SAP includingo Vendor Payments (Foreign & Domestic)o T&E Paymentso Employee Payments Processing of Manual Payments via Bank Transfers & Accounting of the same on ERP Review & Validation of all Bank Access for the Centralized Payments team Vendor Queries monitoring & Resolution SPOC for all Banks on queries regarding payment. Periodic Review & Updation of Standard Operation Procedures (Process Documentation) Preparing the monthly and weekly payments report. Co-ordinating with AP and GL (Posting) team. Provide Daily, Weekly and Monthly user productivity report to Process Owners.Team – Accounts Payable – Invoice ProcessingCustomers – Retained Organization of an FMCG ManufacturerRegion/Counties – Switzerland & NORIDCs. Verification of Invoices on 3-Way Match, for accounting of the same. Parking the invoices on updates or discrepancies or due to lack of Information/Approvals Returning the Invoices to Vendors(RTV) for not having mandatory information in invoice image Selecting VAT code according to invoicesTeam – Accounts Payable – Discrepancy ManagementCustomers – Retained Organization of an FMCG ManufacturerRegion/Counties – Switzerland & NORIDCs. Working on Parked and Blocked Invoices resolutions received from stakeholders in RO Handling all queries from Customer/Vendor/Other Stakeholders Resolution on VAT code and withholding tax for Invoices Show less

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  Capgemini Business Services pvt ltd

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Process Lead

  Undergone transition to client location- Sweden on Nov 2013 as knowledge transfer resource for end to end Accounts Payable process and part of activities in Accounts Receivable process.• Worked, formed and handled Accounts Payable teams like – Indexing, Invoice processing, Quality Check and Discrepancy Management, Vendor Master data, Payments team as a transition resource.• Achieve agreed upon customer service levels and performance metrics associated with Invoice Processing.• Ensure proper Accounting and Controls are performed for processing activity by following all established procedures.• Handling and responsible for end to end process of Accounts Payable process from the time of invoice receipt to payment and payment queries.• Setup and maintenance of vendor master database.• Transition, execution, Streamline and Standardize/Improve of AP process• Assessed and closed AP sub-ledger on a Month end closure and Year end closure, Payments reconciliation, Intercompany reconciliation. Validated content and resolved various issues.• Creating a good working atmosphere and motivating the team members. • Ensure all tasks are completed with good quality within the time stipulated against each of team member.• Ensure that all issues/errors/improvement ideas raised by internal stakeholders are logging in the central issue log• Taking ownership to close all open issues pertaining to process.• Ensured effective BCP planning for the team without effecting the day to day production work.• Ensured effective production planning and back up planning on a monthly basis.• Preparation and presentation of AP Metrics to the management team• Document any change in process & get it approved via change control process.• Maintain good customer relationship with clients and external parties through emails and conference calls• Involved in Recruitment, Training, Setting individual goals with Managers Show less

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  KPMG India

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2021

  Management Consultant

  ERP Implementation Management: Engagement: Ariba ERP implementation assistance (AP), Client: Wipro, Location: Bangalore- Process re-designing for AP – S2P process by understanding current processes.- Gathering business requirement for Ariba fitment and prepared BRD.- Supported on providing best Ariba solutions along with Ariba technical experts and SAP experts.- Provided support on project planning and Programme management for implementation of Ariba- Attended several brain storming sessions to generate ideas for best practice implementation and innovation. Divesture Management:Engagement: Divesture Management Office (ES-DMO & SW-DMO), Client: Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Location: Bangalore- Understanding companies business and supported client in Accounts Payable open Item Migration.- Worked on two different split with HPE as ES-DMO and SW-DMO in different phases like UAT testing, Dry Run and Cut Over activities in project.- Trained and handled the team of 10 people on open item migration activities.- Performed the activities like validation of AP OIM report, reconciling before migration reports, post migration reports and posting JV’s.Financial Risk Management:Engagement: Internal Finance Controls (IFC), Client: Tata Steel, TS Alloy Pvt. Ltd, Kalzip Pvt Ltd. and Kemwell Biopharma Pvt. Ltd, Location: Jamshedpur, Bhuvaneswar, Gurgaon and Bangalore- Understanding their current process and identifying the risk areas. Updating the Project plan and Risk log on a regular basis and ensure recurring governance is set up and adhered.- Drafting the controls against the risk same as SOA and DOA based on the company SOP.- Analyzing and preparing the end to end financial controls statements with actual entity process.- Designing necessary controls to avoid the risk in the process and sub process.- Re-validating the process post design to identify the controls effectiveness.Worked on Separation Management, Project Management etc. Show less

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  HP

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2022

  Manager/Specialist - Service Delivery, Stretegy and Transformation

  Finance Stretegy and Transformation for AP Service Delivery- Identified and prioritized opportunities for improving Finance AP operations through maximizing technology usage supported by emerging technology. Supported clients in the implementation of improvement initiatives and monitor the success of these initiatives in delivering the intended outcomes- Improved efficiency by 25% through process improvements and engaged the design team for policy development.- Established 4 AP teams, stabilized processes for 36 employees, and achieved 20% efficiency gains by improving accuracy and ensuring compliance in operations.- Reduced reporting errors by 15% and improved analysis for informed business decisions by ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.- Ensured 100% compliance with legal and accounting requirements and enhanced team capabilities by analyzing key controls. Show less

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  Koch Business Solutions India

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2024

  - Developing transformation strategy for financial systems, related people, processes and controls in order to position the function to grow in alignment with the Organization vision.- Driving efficiency and scalability within existing processes. - Ensuring all initiatives that fall within the scope of Finance Transformation are aligned with the principles agreed as part of projects.- Managing and leading the implementation of the portfolio of change work and continuous improvement across the Finance function, steering business cases and programme specs in accordance with Finance needs. Show less Supervisor – Governance and Operations- Spearheaded Master Data Management (MDM) for Vendor Payments, reconciled Vendor Statements with 98% accuracy, and championed Accounts Payable governance measures.- Exceeded SLA targets through precise people management, directing functional testing for new ERPs and changes with a 95% success rate in seamless integration.- Elevated ERP workflow efficiency by 35% through strategic initiatives, implementing improvements to the ERP, resulting in a robust and visionary business process. Show less

  • SME / Supervisor - Finance Transformation & CI (CFO function)

    Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Supervisor - Governance and Operations

    Oct 2022 - Jul 2023
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  Accenture

  Nov 2024 - now

  Business Transformation Asso Manager