Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Travel Expense Specialist

SAMEERA ROHIDAS BOBADE

Sector No-**, Plot No-***, Pradhikaran, Nigdi, Pune

E-mail: **************@*****.*** Contact: +91-705**-***** CAREER.OBJECTIVE

Results-driven Finance Professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in accounting operations, accounts receivable & payable, and travel expense management. Adept at process automation, compliance, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, seeking to leverage expertise to drive operational excellence in a dynamic organization. PROFILE SNAPSHOT

• 10+ years’ experience in accounting, operations, AR, AP, and TE across banking, insurance, and ITES sectors.

• Expert in finance operations, cash/bank reconciliation, audit preparation, and workflow automation.

• Track record in vendor management, process improvement, customer relationship management, and high-volume transaction processing.

• Highly skilled in Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, Finacle, Tally, RAMP, Workday, Concur, and advanced MS Excel.

• Strong stakeholder management, compliance, and documentation abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arctera (formerly Veritas Technologies), Pune, India Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Travel Expense Specialist August 2022 – Present

• Processed 500+ Receipts monthly and applied $2M+ cash with 98% accuracy across Americas, UK, APAC regions.

• Weekly preparation of Global Aging reports for 8 entities (US, Australia, China, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Italy).

• Managed unapplied cash report tracking for aged items (>60 days) and high-value receipts, reducing unapplied cash by 30%.

• Created and updated transaction and receipt registers across AMS, EMEA, and APJ regions weekly.

• Developed and monitored collection targets for all regional collectors, ensuring forecast accuracy and achieving 20% improvement in collections.

• Coordinated with GL, Revenue, and AP teams for manual invoice, debit/credit memo posting, ensuring correct GL and SKU codes.

• Executed cash application responsibilities including bank receipt processing, intercompany receipt postings, and resolved non-AR receipts.

• Prioritized and cleared invoice-related emails and approval workflows, ensuring timely processing of PO, Non-PO, rebate, and legal invoices.

• Resolved vendor queries and payment discrepancies by proactive communication through calls and emails.

• Prepared consolidated weekly payment proposals for global countries and ensured smooth monthly and soft period closes.

• Processed diverse payment methods including manual and auto direct debit/credit postings ensuring accurate payment execution.

• Conducted travel expense reimbursements for domestic and international employees, including accruals and JV posting using RAMP and Oracle systems.

• Responded promptly to employee queries related to travel expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with policies.

• Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system migrations and process automation initiatives.

• Generated detailed management MIS reports on aging, AP/AR cash flow, accruals, and delayed invoices.

• Provided internal and external audit support, including documentation, sales cut-off sample checks, and payment reversal handling.

• Maintained vendor master data and trained team members to adhere to compliance and process improvements.

• Drove continuous cross-functional process improvements and maintained robust stakeholder relationships.

Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Pune, India Operations Analyst / Accountant

Oct 2021 – May 2022

• Administered cash operations, payroll processing, budgeting and approvals.

• Reconciled payments, accounts payable, and tax deductions using Oracle and Tally ERP.

• Assisted audit preparations and monthly/year-end closings efficiently.

• Improved process accuracy while reducing errors via automation initiatives. SEARCH (Society for Education, Action, and Research in Community Health), Gadchiroli, India Finance & Customer Service Associate

Jan 2020 – Sep 2021

• Managed cash and ATM balancing and daily operations.

• Conducted financial auditing, loan proposal management, and customer satisfaction enhancement.

• Trained teams on CRM and compliance.

PMC Bank, Pune, India

Officer

Feb 2017 – Jan 2020

• Resolved multi-channel customer queries, cash handling, and verification.

• Administered payroll and payment processing maintaining compliance and reporting controls.

• Managed data entry, account reconciliations, and expense monitoring through Finacle. Meera Enterprises, Pune, India

Administrative Officer

Jan 2011 – Dec 2017

• Coordinated vendor communications, invoicing, inventory, and documentation.

• Assisted HR department with policy documentation and employee management. TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, RAMP, Concur, Workday, Finacle, Tally 9.0, Advanced MS Excel.

• Financial reporting, reconciliation, audit preparation, vendor management, UAT, automation, documentation.

SOFT SKILLS

• Team leadership, process improvement, analytical thinking, stakeholder management, organization, and communication.

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

• Master of Commerce (M. Com), Pune University, 2017

• Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com), Pune University, 2010 ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• ERP Software: Oracle, NetSuite, Finacle, SAP, Tally 9.0

• Certifications: MS-CIT, ICWAI Certificate in Computer Hands-on Training

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