Shubhatha Shetty

• Leading a large Accounts Payable team and performing tasks related to reporting, approval or evaluation of data
• Hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating team members
• Overseeing timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee claims, statutory payments, vendors advances and payment on due dates, etc. and ensuring adherence of schedule of authority, policies, and procedures.
• Closely monitoring Invoice to pay cycle period and work closely with stakeholders to optimize AP cycle time through process improvement and system improvements.
• Ensuring Team is aware of KPIs, SLA and driving team to achieve the same. Ensuring process controls are appropriately established, communicated to employees and timely audited
• Collaborated closely with procurement on purchase orders to streamline approval processes while ensuring adherence to established budget guidelines.
• Streamlined invoice processing and indexing for improved efficiency and reduced processing time.
• Improved vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication of company policies.
• Managed a team of accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.
• Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
• Implemented internal controls to mitigate risk of fraud, ensuring financial integrity within the organization.
• Managed vendor contracts effectively, reviewing terms periodically to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Collaborated with other departments to resolve billing issues promptly and maintain accurate financial records.
• Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities for team members.
• Monitored department performance metrics regularly, identifying inefficiencies or bottlenecks in order to continuously improve overall productivity levels.
• Supported audit processes with well-organized documentation of accounts payable transactions, minimizing errors or discrepancies found during audits.
• Developed comprehensive training programs to onboard new employees effectively and mentor existing team members.
• Built strong relationships with vendors to enhance cost offerings and accomplish favored customer status.
• Evaluated existing software solutions to identify areas for improvement, leading to the selection of a more efficient accounts payable system that streamlined operations further.
• Coordinated cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders from various departments throughout the organization.
• Automated workflow controls for collections management and credit risk assessment in accordance with SOX guidelines.
• Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.

• Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
• Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
• Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
• Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
• Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
• Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
• Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
• Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
• Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
• Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
• Nurtured long-term partnerships with clients by understanding their needs accurately, delivering projects on time, and providing exceptional customer support.
• Improved team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and streamlining communication channels.
• Optimized resource allocation by analyzing team member skills and project requirements, resulting in increased efficiency.
• Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
• Implemented process improvements that led to reduced turnaround times for critical tasks without compromising quality.
• Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
• Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.

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• Reviewing profile completed by the team
• Performing GAP analysis to the cell member.
• Conduct Error Analysis, arrive at Project Error Rate, Perform Root Cause Analysis and build control plans to minimize the error rate.
• Preparation of Process Flows, Job Aids, Training Plan and Manual, Standard Work Instructions, Checklists.
• Providing Process Training for the New hires, and refresher training for the existing team on regular Interval
• Ensuing Compliance and Policies are met
• Reduced errors in the production process by implementing quality control measures and regular equipment maintenance
• Reduced errors by training team members on best practices in quality control and continuous improvement techniques.
• Preparation of Process Flows, Job Aids, Training Plan and Manual, Standard Work Instructions, Checklists.
• Coordinating with RM and Team
• Performing GAP analysis to the cell member.
• Providing Process Training for the New hires, and refresher training for the existing team on regular Interval

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• First point of contact for internal and external client for 3 region (caribbean, Egypt and South America) and supervising the team of 5 members for this region
• Played a key role in preparing documentation for various sub-process
• Weekly call with client for unresolved queries
• Prepared quarterly monthly, weekly and daily management reports and other scheduled reports
• Reconciling vendor Statement and updating the status to Supplier.
• Query resolution and follow up with branches as part of the investigation
• Investigate on outstanding items to find out discrepancy and solving queries from branches and take appropriate follow up actions.
• Developed effective training materials for diverse audiences, resulting in improved skillsets and increased job satisfaction.
• Streamlined processes to increase efficiency, enabling teams to complete tasks ahead of schedule.'
• As BCP spoc ensured compliance is maintained with in the deal.
• Frequent review of critical report of user list pertaining to BCP. Yearly testing from the recovery location to meet BCP requirement.