Experience

Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies

• India
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Lead

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  • Developing and implementing financial strategies, policies, and procedures including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning • Preparing and analyzing financial statements, reports, and monitoring financial performance and identifying areas for improvement • Overseeing the management of grants and funds, including evaluating grant proposals, conducting due diligence, monitoring grant utilization, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements • Assessing the impact and effectiveness of grants and funding initiatives • Ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulations, legal requirements, and reporting obligations • Maintaining appropriate internal controls, managing financial risks, and coordinating audits or reviews by external agencies • Managing day-to-day financial operations, such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and vendor management • Working closely with other teams within the organization to ensure smooth financial transactions and processes • Collaborating with external partners, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to explore potential funding opportunities, financial collaborations, and strategic alliances • Building and maintaining relationships with donors, foundations, and relevant industry players • Supervising and guiding the financial team, which may include accountants, finance officers, or analysts • Providing mentorship, setting performance goals, and fostering a culture of financial excellence within the organization • Contributing to the measurement and evaluation of the organization's impact and social outcomes • Working with program teams to establish key performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring progress, and reporting on the financial aspects of the organization's impact Show less



Dentsu India

• India
• Advertising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Finance Executive

  • Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Managing relationships with UK stakeholders and overseeing the entire purchase-to-pay process for 4 entities in the UK • Ensuring the smooth onboarding of new suppliers into the Coupa system • Scheduling IVC calls with suppliers to verify their bank details and performing vendor reconciliation for preferred vendors • Validating invoices in Coupa, addressing stakeholder queries and resolving payment related issues • Preparing monthly reports on PO volume, requisition, vendor aging, and VAT reconciliation • Conducting due diligence on potential vendors to assess their suitability for doing business with the company • Overseeing the management of catalogue requisitions and reviewing blanket purchase orders • Collaborating with business stakeholders to collect their requests and updating existing BI reports to meet their needs • Creating 2 reporting systems that give easy access to information for precise invoicing and payment processes • Understanding the business needs within a Business Intelligence framework • Generating KPI reports for invoice and supplier aging as well as open purchase order analysis • Designing interactive and comprehensive Power BI reports utilizing advanced DAX functions Show less



Oracle india pvt Ltd

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Purchasing Analyst

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Acquired quotes, compared pricing, and negotiated purchases & project requirements (APAC region) • Performed due diligence on vendors, reviewed requisitions & contracts (e.g., Supplier Agreement, Service Agreement, SOW) • Managed contract renewals, identified new vendors, and maintained product catalogues (incl. pricing & availability updates) • Reviewed Blanket POs & Agreements, coordinated PO creation (Oracle Procurement ERP) with global logistics team • Resolved post-booking changes, cancellations, discrepancies, quality, returns & invoice issues • Ensured timely supplier payments and follow up on payment hold invoice receipts • Led UAT & DPO for Cloud ERP issues (testing, script preparation, reporting, and system performance) • Automated processes, developed business process models (Procurement, AP), validated enhancements, and acted as SPOC for audits • Conducted meetings, trainings, and interviews, led process documentation & updates, and acted as backup for the manager • Coordinated with external audit team (SOX Audit - EY), published monthly reports, and conducted internal audits for PO values (>100K USD) Show less



IQVIA India

• India
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Jul 2015 - May 2018

  • Processed invoices for APAC regions, validate vendor invoices, and ensure 2-Way & 3-Way matching • Worked with suppliers to get missing invoice information, resolved order & pricing discrepancies, and conducted weekly calls • Prepared supplier credit memos, validate tax requirements (GST-CGST, IGST, WHT), and created payment vouchers • Submitted payment vouchers to Project Manager for approval and validated invoices • Facilitated smooth US IPA process transition, trained team members on updated processes Show less



Oracle

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Analyst

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Reviewed requisitions and contracts, created purchase orders using Oracle procurement ERP • Identified new suppliers, updated & verified supplier records, and assisted stakeholders in onboarding suppliers • Resolved invoice issues, ensured timely payment to suppliers, and followed up with suppliers • Created & managed catalogues, updated prices, and managed data on product, contract, pricing & invoicing • Assisted team members in resolving issues and support critical workloads • Reviewed requisitions and contracts, created purchase orders using Oracle procurement ERP • Identified new suppliers, updated & verified supplier records, and assisted stakeholders in onboarding suppliers • Resolved invoice issues, ensured timely payment to suppliers, and followed up with suppliers • Created & managed catalogues, updated prices, and managed data on product, contract, pricing & invoicing • Assisted team members in resolving issues and support critical workloads