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Geo George Cheruvatur

Geo George Cheruvatur

Pune

Summary

Diligent and resourceful Accounts Payable Specialist with a strong focus on GL (R2R) responsibilities. Relevant skillset and experience in organizational and managerial tasks. Consistently meets critical client deliverables, effectively mitigates financial risk, and maintains process efficiency. Demonstrates strong work ethic, integrity, and dedication to accuracy. Meets job demands and deadlines with confidence.


Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 7 years of expertise in AP and GL for Invest. Banking and Media sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in SAP Concur, Orace People Soft and Banking prortals like Amex, HSBC for payment execution.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounts Payable and T & E Specialist

Tata Consultancy Services (Foxtel)
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end payment cycle, from invoice receipt through to payment issuance, through various banking portals.
  • Managed the end-to-end Travel and Expenditure payments to Employees as per Company's Expense Policy through invoice tracking systems and approval protocol banking portals
  • Conducted regular audits of payable accounts, ensuring compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through analysis of payment terms and vendor performance.
  • Reconciled supplier statements, identified discrepancies, and resolved issues to maintain accurate account records.
  • Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Utilised the SAP Concur software for tracking both accounts payable systems, Travel and Expense processing time, and eliminating errors.
  • Trained junior accounts payable staff, fostering a team of skilled professionals committed to excellence.
  • Chased approvers for unapproved overdue invoices, provided weekly reports highlighting outstanding invoices.
  • Assisted in month-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Kept track of statements provided by clients, suppliers and internal employees and verified accuracy.
  • Conducted regular reconciliations of supplier statements, checking accuracy and flagging any issues.
  • Reconciled supplier statements, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly to maintain accurate accounts.
  • Co-ordinated accounts payable, adhering to the company Authorisation Policy.
  • Liaised with different departments regarding supplier queries, resolving issues in timely and professional manner.
  • Identified and solved discrepancies, proactively seeking solutions in existing practices.
  • Processed high-volume invoices with precision, adhering to strict deadlines and compliance standards.

Travel and Expense and Accounts Payable Executive

Tata Consultancy Services (Credit Suissie)
02.2017 - 08.2022
  • Reviewing and approving employee expense reports, verifying receipts, ensuring proper documentation, and addressing any discrepancies.
  • Analyse travel and expense data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and generate reports for management review.
  • Responsibility to verify that T&E transactions comply with company policies and appropriate approval procedures.
  • SAP Concur and Amex portal usage for payouts.
  • Monitor travel budget and expense reports.
  • Demonstrated experience within a high-volume business at an operational level.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills, with superior ability to express thoughts clearly in English.
  • Conducted post-payment audits for Travel and Expense, flagged non-compliance and duplicate payments, and made the recovery of payments.
  • Vendor Management: Collaborate with travel vendors and service providers.
  • Employee Training and Support: Provide training sessions on travel and expense policies and systems, and offer support to employees for enquiries related to travel and expenses.

Digital Banking Exective

Tata Consultancy Services (Axis - NRI A/c)
12.2014 - 01.2017
  • Gather documents: Collect your passport, visa, address proof (utility bill, rental agreement), PAN card, and any other documents requested by the bank to verify your NRI status and identity.
  • Request an NRI account application form and fill it out accurately with all necessary details.
  • Campaign for deposits of NRI funds.

Mortgage Analyst

AHMSI / Homeward / Ocwen
04.2010 - 12.2012
  • Mortgage modification process during the sub-prime crisis of the US.

Sr. Customer Service Associate

WNS Global Services
10.2005 - 04.2009

Projects on UK Solicitors - Legal Transcription, Documentation, Conveyance Title and Diligence.

Aviva (Ntrance) Insurance - GPP pensions customer servicing.

  • Provided consistently high-quality support via phone, email, chat, or social media channels as needed per individual cases.
  • Streamlined communication with clients by implementing new CRM software to track interactions and support requests.

Education

Exec. PGDBM - Business Management

Symbiosis International University-WNS Global
Pune, IN-MH
2008

PG Dip. in Travel and Tourism - Travel and Tourism

KITTS
1995

B.A. Management - Business Management

Barkatullah University
Bhopal, IN-MP
1994

Skills

  • Good understanding of Accounting Principles and Accounts Payable processes requirements
  • Working knowledge of SAP Concur, banking payment portals, and Excel usage
  • Risk mitigation and accuracy-oriented
  • Excellent command of verbal, and documentary English language
  • Confidentiality awareness
  • Information analysis

  • Precision under pressure, and stress resilience
  • Quality assurance and Root-cause analysis
  • Vendor relations
  • Quantitative skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Process improvement

Languages

English
Proficient
C2

Education

other,other,other

Timeline

Senior Accounts Payable and T & E Specialist

Tata Consultancy Services (Foxtel)
08.2022 - Current

Travel and Expense and Accounts Payable Executive

Tata Consultancy Services (Credit Suissie)
02.2017 - 08.2022

Digital Banking Exective

Tata Consultancy Services (Axis - NRI A/c)
12.2014 - 01.2017

Mortgage Analyst

AHMSI / Homeward / Ocwen
04.2010 - 12.2012

Sr. Customer Service Associate

WNS Global Services
10.2005 - 04.2009

PG Dip. in Travel and Tourism - Travel and Tourism

KITTS

B.A. Management - Business Management

Barkatullah University

Exec. PGDBM - Business Management

Symbiosis International University-WNS Global
Geo George Cheruvatur