Manager Accounts Payable

SAJAL KUMAR MUKHERJEE

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PHONE : 91-905*******

Objective:

Looking for opportunities in AP Operations within Procure to Pay and be able to work independently in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment demonstrating strong customer focus and attention to detail. Will effectively lead staff and projects, prioritize work, act with strong accountability, demonstrate good judgment, and meet established deadlines

Accomplishment:

Cisco Systems Inc 1996-2016

" Managed all operations functions associated with processing of Invoices ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.

" Oversee enforcement of all Accounts Payable related policies.

" Management of 3rd party outsourced providers.

" Identify opportunities and initiate action plan to implement processing improvements.

" Select, develop, manage and evaluate a professional multi-tasked AP team to ensure the efficient operation of their function, and achievement of targets and deadlines.

" Coach and manage staff to meet goals and deliver strong support to business partners.

" Interact successfully with non-financial personnel as well as with internal and external auditors by providing timely and accurate data and communication.

" Proactively raise issues and formulate plans for their resolution regarding compliance, process, and business risks.

" Significant experience working with upper management.

" Serve as the main point of escalation for invoicing/payments issues.

" Understand and leverage Oracle and ERP system functionality.

" Supervise or prepare ad-hoc reporting and analysis.

" Determine methodology, approach and work plan within own area of expertise with little day-to-day oversight.

" Gather feedback from stakeholders, and research best practices.

" Develop desk procedures and policies as necessary to support the AP team.

" Lead and drive action plans to increase operation productivity, process scalability and efficiency.

" Ensures Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls for processing are executed appropriately.

" Monitor Key processing metrics.

" Serve as subject matter expert for projects that impact Accounts Payable processing operations.

Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation. 1990-1996

AP lead responsible for leading, managing Accounts Payable of 15 staffs efficiently.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

" BA or BS degree in Finance or Accounting.

" Experience with Oracle (Oracle R12 or Oracle 11i) or other ERP system.

" 20+ years as a hands-on people manager.

" Excellent understanding of, AP functions and best practice.

" Ability to effectively manage tasks and delegate work required.

" Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and business partnering skills.

" Strong organizational skills.

" Excellent follow through skills.

" Work as a member of the team as well as be a self-motivator with demonstrated leadership skills.

" Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

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