Vinay Cheethirala

Experience

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  Franklin Templeton Investments

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2016

  Process Associate

  Transaction Processing: Processed client transactions through various applications via mail and web. Assisted with reconciliation of transactions, checks, and other activities.Research and Training: Conducted research to ensure timely accounting and redemption of outgoing wires. Provided on-the-job training to new hires and managed work queues.Quality Control: Acted as a quality controller, verifying transactions for accuracy. Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures and overall business growth. Show less

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  Genpact

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2021

  Process Developer

  Compliance and Controls: Maintained internal controls over disbursement functions in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines. Processed all vendor invoices promptly and monitored accounts for timely payments and billing discrepancy resolution.Training and Support: Trained and supported new hires, educating them on process flow and interdepartmental procedures. Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for a team of six.Client Interaction: Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving approximately 40 accounts payable inquiries per day. Show less

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  Tata Consultancy Services

  Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

  Business Process Lead

  Process Development: Led the pilot batch for a new client and created standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on training. Participated in "TO BE" process discussions and user acceptance testing (UAT) for new system implementations.Team Management: Managed a team of four for Accounts Payable payment activities for a retail chain company. Ensured project completion by creating plans and communicating deadlines.Operational Efficiency: Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating respect, friendliness, and a willingness to help. Used coordination and planning skills to achieve timely results. Show less

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  IBM

  Nov 2021 - now

  Team Management: Leading a team of 28 members responsible for end-to-end ITP for UK and Europe regions. Effectively managing and mentoring a team of Accounts Payable professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.Performance Analysis: Analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), client service levels (CSL), and potential opportunities for improvement (POT) for clients. Reconciling various accounts and reports to ensure accuracy and team performance.Support and Compliance: Guiding support staff on non-routine policy interpretations and transaction problems. Maintaining fiscal information, files, and records for compliance and audit trails.Financial Accuracy: Researching discrepancies in financial information and documentation to ensure accuracy before processing. Acting as the integration point of contact for EDICOM and SAP Ariba Network E-Invoicing platforms. Show less

  • Fin & Admin Delivery Operations Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Fin & Admin Delivery Asst Manager

    Nov 2021 - Apr 2024