Jayaprakash R

Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) professional with 5.6 years of experience in global finance operations. Expertise in SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, Vendor Master Data Management, Invoice Processing (PO & Non-PO), and US 1099 Reporting. Proven ability to manage SLA-driven processes, resolve vendor queries, support audits, and deliver process improvements in high-volume environments.

Process Associate - Payment Team - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

(2025-09)

• Executed scheduled payment runs (ACH, Wire, Checks), ensuring accurate and timely settlement of vendor liabilities.
• Reconciled daily payment files and addressed any transaction discrepancies or failures with banking partners.
• Handled payment rejections, processed return funds, and re-issued payments in coordination with relevant teams.
• Monitored payment clearing accounts and supported month-end closing activities for the payments module.

Process Associate - Accounts Payable (P2P) - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

(2023-01 - 2025-08)

• Managed Vendor Master Data creation and maintenance in SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA.
• Enabled and disabled EDI parameters for vendors as per business requirements.
• Processed and monitored vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments and SLA compliance.
• Verified invoice status in Parked Items and Open Items for resolution and payment release.
• Handled vendor queries through Email and Zendesk ticketing system.
• Consolidated multiple vendor accounts during supplier buyouts.
• Validated US vendor bank details using the GIACT tool.
• Managed check inquiries for both Merch and Non-Merch vendors.
• Verified check details (name/address) and provided check copies to requestors.
• Processed requests via SharePoint and Vendor Management Portal.
• Created and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Zendesk reports.
• Supported continuous process improvements to enhance service quality and efficiency.

Senior Process Executive - Accounts Payable (P2P) - Cognizant Technology Solutions | Project: Volvo Car Corporation

(2021-01 - 2022-09)

• Processed PO and Non-PO invoices accurately in SAP environments.
• Performed manual invoice data entry and applied control checks to prevent errors.
• Handled high-value invoice audits exceeding €1 million.
• Supported internal and external audits through invoice validation.
• Responded to daily vendor payment queries and resolved discrepancies.
• Extracted and analyzed GR/IR reports for self-billing reconciliation.
• Allocated daily work to team members and tracked progress.
• Ensured adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Prepared and shared operational reports including: Daily On-Hold Report, Weekly PMS Report, ZMM_IRD Report, FBL1N Report, and Daily Pending Report.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Jaya College, Avadi, Chennai (2020)

Higher Secondary (12th Grade) - DAV Matriculation Higher Secondary School (2017)

Secondary (10th Grade) - DAV Matriculation Higher Secondary School (2015)