Smita Dahibawkar

Results-driven Accounts Payable and Finance Professional with 14+ years of experience managing end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, vendor management, invoice processing, reconciliations, ERP systems, and financial reporting. Proven track record of improving AP processes, ensuring compliance, reducing operational inefficiencies, and supporting month-end close activities. Proficient in SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, ServiceNow, and Logisys Pro.

Immediate

Joiner seeking an Accounts Payable, Finance Operations, or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) leadership opportunity.

Professional Development (Career Transition) - Career Transition & Professional Upskilling - Mumbai, India

(2026-01)

• Pursuing continuous professional development in Advanced Microsoft Excel, financial reporting, and data analytics to strengthen Accounts Payable reporting capabilities.
• Enhancing knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) best practices, ERP workflow optimization, and financial process automation through structured learning.
• Staying updated on evolving accounting standards, AP compliance requirements, and digital finance transformation while preparing for the next long-term opportunity.

Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) - Mumbai, India

(2023-06 - 2025-12)

• Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable operations by processing 500+ vendor invoices monthly while ensuring timely payments and full compliance with company policies.
• Improved AP processing efficiency by supporting ERP-driven workflow improvements that reduced manual effort by approximately 30%.
• Performed vendor reconciliations and resolved payment discrepancies within defined service levels, ensuring smooth month-end financial close.
• Prepared daily MIS reports, quality dashboards, and operational reports to monitor productivity and improve invoice turnaround time by 15%.
• Maintained vendor master data, supporting accurate onboarding and improving Purchase Order to Payment process efficiency.
• Collaborated with procurement, finance, and business stakeholders to resolve operational issues and continuously improve AP processes.

Senior Analyst – Finance & Accounts - N. D. Shipping Agency Pvt. Ltd. - Mumbai, India

(2009-11 - 2023-06)

• Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable activities, processing over 1,000 vendor invoices and freight-related transactions annually with high accuracy.
• Executed vendor reconciliations for 50+ active accounts while ensuring timely payment processing and ledger accuracy.
• Processed customs e-payments and coordinated with shipping authorities to maintain 100% compliance with port and regulatory requirements.
• Prepared and verified international shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (B/L), Certificates of Origin (COO), ISFTA, and AIFTA documents.
• Coordinated with banks and internal stakeholders to support cash flow planning and payment scheduling.
• Developed SOPs, trained new team members, and supported continuous process improvements across finance operations.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Accounting & Finance - Mumbai University (2012)

Export & Import Management Certification - Export & Import Management - Welingkar Institute of Management (2008)

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Commerce - N. G. Acharya & D. K.

Marathe

College (2008)

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - Nutan Vidya Mandir (2006)