SATHISHKUMAR CHAKRAVARTHY
Manager - Business Process Transactions
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven finance transformation leader with 20+ years of experience in global Accounts Payable (AP), Travel & Expense (T&E), Invoice Processing, and P2P automation. Proven expertise in SAP, Ariba, Concur, BOT automation, workflow optimization, OCR-driven invoice capture, and Shared Services governance. Strong track record in building high-performing teams, enhancing audit & SOX compliance, and delivering measurable efficiency, cost savings, and process standardization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Business Process Transaction
DXC Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - Current
- Lead end-to-end AP operations including invoice processing, reconciliations, payments, accruals & GL.
- Govern T&E operations including audits, compliance, travel advances & statutory disbursements.
- Strengthen SOX, internal controls & documentation governance across AP & T&E.
- Manage a 30+ member cross-functional team delivering SLA-driven AP operations for global regions.
- Led UAT & post-go-live deployment cycles for SAP, Ariba, Concur & ezBUY integrations.
- Built AP analytics framework with KPI dashboards improving operational governance.
- Enhanced vendor master data quality & Ariba onboarding improving straight-through processing.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Team Lead – Accounts Payable & Risk Management
Ford Business Services Centre Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 09.2011
- Managed high-value Invoice processing for AP operations for JLR, Volvo, and European business units.
- Conducted dealer credit risk assessments, and implemented mitigation strategies.
- Improved dealer funding turnaround through A.P. workflow automation.
- Designed MIS documentation frameworks, enhancing credit and AP reporting accuracy.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
Financial Transactions Executive
Perot Systems BPS
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Processed 3500+ monthly transactions ensuring adherence to IFRS & close timelines.
- Supported month-end closing cycles through accurate reconciliations & validations.
- Prepared annual data to determine metrics for operational performance.
- Optimized operational efficiency by redesigning processes, systems, and workspaces for increased productivity.
Finance Staff (Intern)
Carborundum Universal Ltd.
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Digitized paper-based financial records improving accessibility and reporting accuracy.
- Developed strong professional relationships with team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained a positive attitude throughout the duration of the internship program, contributing towards a supportive work environment.
Education
MBA - Finance
Pondicherry University
Puducherry, India01-2009
B.Com -
University of Madras
Vellore, India01-2001
Skills
Expense audit management
Operations management
Performance management
Workforce management
Budget management
Team leadership
Accomplishments
• Reduced AP cycle time by 30% through SAP/Ariba automation processing 45,000+ invoices annually.
• Standardized AP processes across global regions resulting in improved audit readiness and process maturity.
• Delivered INR 4M in annual T&E savings via process redesign & stronger compliance controls.
• Led Concur, Ariba & ezBUY implementations including UAT, training, change management & stabilization.
• Super User / SPO for 5C1 Finance Transformation integrating new P2P workflows and ERP processes.
• Executed improvement initiatives driving 6 FTE productivity gains; recognized as EUREKA – Brand Innovator.
• Developed KPI dashboards (Power BI) delivering leadership visibility & performance governance.
• Automated invoice capture in SAP/Ariba using in-house BOT and OCR-driven workflow enhancements.
Core Competencies
- Global AP & T&E Governance
- Invoice Workflow Automation (SAP/Ariba)
- P2P Transformation
- Audit Readiness & SOX Controls
- BOT & OCR Automation
- Vendor Governance & Master Data
- UAT Leadership & ERP Deployments
- KPI Reporting (Power BI)
- Shared Services Operations
Timeline
Manager – Business Process Transaction
DXC Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2011 - Current
Team Lead – Accounts Payable & Risk Management
Ford Business Services Centre Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 09.2011
Financial Transactions Executive
Perot Systems BPS
01.2004 - 01.2006
Finance Staff (Intern)
Carborundum Universal Ltd.
01.2001 - 01.2004
MBA - Finance
Pondicherry University
B.Com -
University of Madras