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SUDALAI SATHANANTH B

Accounts Payable Specialist
Coimbatore

Summary

Finance professional with 6.4 years of experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P), specializing in Accounts Payable. Skilled in invoice processing, vendor management, reconciliations, payment execution, and ERP systems. Proven ability to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in high-volume environments. Former AP Specialist at Vserve Business Solutions with a strong track record in optimizing P2P operations and supporting month-end closing.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist

Vserve Business Solutions
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process for the U.S. region, serving as the single point of contact for all related operations and stakeholder coordination.
  • Perform as the Review Lead for invoices processed (PO and non-PO) by the juniors, and provide a solution.
  • Handle client calls, and provide Root Cause Analysis for escalations and complicated queries.
  • Developed and maintained AP process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
  • Supervised and mentored AP teams of 10 or more members, including workload planning, performance management, and skill development.
  • Manage deliverables as per SLAs (quality and timelines).
  • Initiating fund transfer to the Treasury team for payment setup.
  • Partnered with Procurement, Treasury, and Finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and align on payment schedules.
  • Experience configuring and managing PO-based and non-PO-based invoice workflows.
  • Successfully completed the KT phase, CP phase, and GO-live phase on time for the US pilot process.

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Metriqe
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Subject Matter Expert for the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, including invoice receipt, validation, matching (2-way/3-way), approvals, exception handling, and payment processing.
  • Facilitated payment setup by initiating fund transfers in coordination with the Treasury team.
  • Taking care of invoice payments and making sure to reverse accrual once invoices are raised.
  • Built and maintained strong vendor relationships to improve payment terms, reduce disputes, and secure early payment discounts.
  • Identified and executed cost-saving opportunities through early payment discounts, duplicate payment recovery, and supplier rationalization.
  • Oversaw deliverables to meet service level agreements, focusing on both accuracy and timeliness.
  • Month-end accrual activity is carried out to ensure that AP, AR, and GL books are tallied to post any accruals if required.

Senior Associate

WNS
12.2022 - 05.2024
  • Independently handled end-to-end invoice processing, including receipt, validation, 2-way/3-way matching, and posting in ERP systems.
  • Processed PO-based, non-PO, utility, and service invoices, ensuring adherence to internal policies and the approval matrix.
  • Prepared and reviewed payment batches (ACH, wire, check) in accordance with vendor payment terms.
  • Monitored and responded to vendor statement reconciliations, ensuring the timely closure of outstanding items.
  • Ensured accuracy of GL coding, cost centers, and tax codes, reducing rework and audit exceptions.
  • Delivered outputs consistently within SLA commitments, focusing on efficiency, and quality control.
  • Conducted vendor account reconciliations monthly and quarterly, identifying and correcting discrepancies.
  • Acted as backup for team leads or SMEs, handling escalations, and ensuring continuity during absences.

Senior Process Executive

Infosys BPM limited
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Handled 50+ complex invoice types monthly, such as intercompany invoices, proforma invoices, partial payments, and recurring entries.
  • Verified 100% invoice accuracy with supporting documents, such as delivery notes, POs, and contracts, before posting to prevent errors.
  • Performed manual invoice adjustments (rebooking, reversals, and reallocations) for an average of 20+ cases per month.
  • Identified and resolved 95% of exceptions such as price/quantity mismatches, blocked invoices, and GR/IR discrepancies in collaboration with procurement teams.
  • Worked closely with business units to resolve aged items over 30+ days and ensure prompt approval flow.
  • Supported month-end close activities by providing weekly invoice status updates, preparing accrual inputs, and clearing backlogged items, contributing to timely financial reporting.

Process Executive

Infosys BPM limited
04.2019 - 12.2020
  • Processed a high volume of PO and non-PO invoices daily, ensuring accurate data entry and invoice coding.
  • Processed complicated invoices, split invoices, consolidated invoices, and intercompany invoices, handling 100+ invoices weekly with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
  • Retrieved data from the system and reconciled the SOA to clear 50+ blocked or discrepant invoices monthly by working with the respective team.
  • Maintained basic vendor master records, ensuring accurate information entry for transaction readiness.
  • Assisted in preparing vendor reconciliations, comparing statement balances with system records to identify open items.
  • The Quality Management System is performed on a quarterly basis to ensure the SOPs are updated.
  • Internal Audit is conducted yearly, whenever required by the management.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

NGP Arts & Science College
Coimbatore, India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
  • Invoice Processing (PO & Non-PO)
  • 2-way/3-way Matching
  • SAP FICO Oracle ERP Yardi SoftCo
  • Month-End Close & Accruals
  • Payment Processing (ACH, Wire, Check)
  • General Ledger (GL) Coding
  • Vendor Reconciliation & Management
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
  • SOP Development Exception Handling & Resolution

Awards

  • "Spot Award" received for providing Exceptional Client Service and making valuable contribution in the team.
  • Achieved award of “Extra Miler” for the best performance and quality Interests.
  • Individual Extra Miler Award (for best performance during probationary period).

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist

Vserve Business Solutions
09.2024 - Current

Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Metriqe
05.2024 - 09.2024

Senior Associate

WNS
12.2022 - 05.2024

Senior Process Executive

Infosys BPM limited
12.2020 - 11.2022

Process Executive

Infosys BPM limited
04.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Commerce -

NGP Arts & Science College
04.2001 -

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