Phalguni Prabhu

MBA professional with dual specialisation in Human Resources and Finance, and 5 years of experience including 4.5 years in Accounts Payable operations at IBM India. Looking to transition into HR Operations or Talent Acquisition — leveraging the discipline, process orientation, compliance exposure, and stakeholder communication skills developed over a structured corporate career. Certified in AML, KYC & Compliance (Udemy, March 2026). Immediate joiner.

Accounts Payable Analyst (Control Analyst) - IBM India Pvt. Ltd. - Bangalore, India

(2021-03 - 2025-08)

• Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance — matching them against purchase orders and ensuring all documentation met internal standards before processing.
• Identified and resolved invoice discrepancies including duplicate invoices, incorrect amounts, and mismatched PO details — coordinating with vendors and internal teams to reach resolution.
• Handled vendor queries related to invoice status, payment timelines, and discrepancy explanations — maintaining clear and professional communication with external stakeholders.
• Ensured adherence to internal financial controls, SOX audit requirements, and company compliance policies throughout the invoice lifecycle.
• Maintained accurate and organised financial records for all processed invoices and payments in SAP ERP.
• Prepared reports on invoice processing status and pending items for team leads and management as required.
• Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for updates to invoice processing tools — logging issues and providing feedback to the technical team.

Career Break - Self-Directed Upskilling

(2025-08)

• Completed Anti-Money Laundering (AML), KYC & Compliance certification (Udemy, March 2026) to strengthen knowledge of financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Actively preparing for a career move into HR Operations and Talent Acquisition — building familiarity with HR processes, tools, and best practices.

HR Intern - Sun Geomatics Engineering Pvt. Ltd. - Bangalore, India

(2020 - 2020)

• Assisted in the recruitment process — supporting job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination.
• Participated in an organisational study reviewing HR policies and procedures; helped document observations and recommendations.
• Observed and supported business process review activities to identify areas of improvement.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resources & Finance - R.V. Institute of Management, Bangalore (2018 - 2020)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala (2015 - 2018)