Yogesh Bhutada

Accounts Payable Professional with expertise in end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, invoice processing, vendor management, reconciliations, and ERP systems including Coupa, Oracle, and PeopleSoft.

Operations Specialist - AXA Global Business Services - Pune

(2015-04)

Key Result Areas

• Extracted and analyzed invoice hold and aging reports from Coupa to identify bottlenecks and drive timely resolution
• Conducted detailed root cause analysis for invoices on hold and coordinated with internal stakeholders for resolution
• Actively monitored disputed and pending cases, ensuring closure within defined timelines and service standards
• Managed end-to-end Procure-to-Pay cycle including invoice validation, payment processing, and reconciliation to ensure compliance and timely vendor payments
• Ensured accurate routing of rejected invoices to appropriate departments to avoid processing delays
• Maintained centralized query mailbox, responding to vendor inquiries and providing resolution within agreed turnaround time
• Monitored invoice scanning reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, and zero missed deadlines
• Performed periodic bank reconciliations between bank statements and company ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Contributed to backlog reduction initiatives by clearing aged invoices and minimizing pending volumes
• Assisted in preparing operational metrics and performance reports for management review
• Processed 1,000+ invoices per month with high accuracy in Coupa & Peoplesoft
• Maintained 99%+ invoice processing accuracy with zero duplicate payment leakage
• Received "Best Team Member of the Quarter" for consistent performance excellence, quality adherence, and team collaboration
• Awarded "Best Performer of the Quarter" for achieving high productivity, meeting SLA targets, and driving operational efficiency

Process Analyst - Metro Accounting Services - Pune

(2014-06 - 2014-11)

Key Result Areas

• Ensured timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and credit notes in line with standard operating procedures
• Prioritized vendor transactions based on due dates to support timely payment run
• Investigated and resolved invoice discrepancies, goods receipt mismatches, and invoicing issues
• Tracked invoice processing status to ensure accurate forwarding for payment release

Financial Analyst - Aptara New Media - Pune

(2012-02 - 2014-03)

Key Result Areas

• Prepared and analysed financial statements by applying accounting principles and ensuring accurate financial mapping
• Managed quarterly and annual statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepared complete financial statements including detailed footnote disclosures
• Compiled and assembled data for state-level quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Conducted periodic financial statement analysis to identify trends, variances, and reporting insights
• Supported financial reporting activities with strong analytical focus and attention to accuracy and compliance

Data Analyst - Credit Point Services - Pune

(2010-10 - 2012-01)

Key Result Areas

• Managed invoice recording and processing for multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Supported month-end close activities and ensured completion within defined timelines
• Prepared and maintained daily and monthly operational reports for stakeholders and management review
• Consolidated team-processed invoices on a daily basis and maintained accurate tracking records
• Conducted quality checks to ensure process accuracy and adherence to internal standards
• Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions to support team capability building and process continuity
• Provided ad-hoc reporting and operational support as required by business stakeholders

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance - G.H. Raisoni College (2010)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) - Bhartiya College, Amravati (2007)