Shalini Karedla

Results-driven FinOps Manager – Accounts Payable with 15+ years of experience in Finance Operations, Accounts Payable (AP), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Vendor Management, Audit Compliance, Reconciliation, and Shared Services Operations. Proven expertise in leading high-performing teams, stakeholder management, SOX compliance, SLA governance, APAC market operations, audit readiness, and process improvement initiatives. Strong track record of driving operational excellence, zero audit findings, process optimization, vendor dispute resolution, governance management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skilled in MIS Reporting, Kaizen initiatives, internal controls, performance management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.

FinOps Manager – Accounts Payable (AP) - Amazon India Private Limited - Hyderabad, India

(2017-01)

• Lead and manage a team of 8–10 professionals, including Team Leads, ensuring end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, process governance, and performance excellence.
• Manage Finance Operations across APAC markets, including Hong Kong, ensuring adherence to SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Drive stakeholder management through effective collaboration with Procurement Leaders, business teams, and onshore partners, contributing to operational and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure SLA compliance and operational excellence through governance calls, daily team huddles, performance reviews, and process monitoring.
• Played a key role in PwC and Deloitte audits, consistently delivering zero audit findings and maintaining strong compliance standards.
• Lead Center of Excellence (COE) initiatives and Kaizen projects, driving process optimization, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and analyze MIS reports across 8 countries, identifying incorrect payments, supporting vendor dispute resolution, and improving financial accuracy.
• Managed SOP implementation and JDI(Just DO it), maintaining strong client relationships with zero escalations.
• Successfully led and mentored a team of 22+ associates and management trainees, consistently achieving operational KPIs and monthly targets.
• Developed and maintained global leadership dashboards and procurement performance reports, enabling data-driven business decisions.
• Partnered with Hong Kong onshore teams, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth operations, issue resolution, and audit preparedness.

Senior Executive – Accounts Payable - HSBC Electronic Data Processing Pvt Ltd - India

(2010-01 - 2017-12)

• Managed invoice processing, payment validations, reconciliations, and vendor setup activities across multiple geographies including UK, Australia, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, GLTI, and Brunei.
• Handled supervisory queues, escalations, reverse charge invoices, and customer service operations, ensuring timely issue resolution and process accuracy.
• Performed vendor onboarding and compliance checks, ensuring adherence to internal payment and financial controls.
• Trained and mentored new team members, enabling smooth transition to Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations through structured training and sign-offs.

Bachelor of Commerce (Computers) - Commerce - PRATHIBA Degree College (2007-01)