Ashok Kumar Pattanaik
@ashokkumarpattanaik
Strategic finance leader specializing in RTR, PTP, treasury and ERP transformations.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic finance leader with 22+ years of experience driving RTR, PTP, OTC and treasury operations across global BPO and enterprise environments. I have led large-scale knowledge transfer programs, managed teams of up to 60, and executed ERP transformation and KT activities for clients including Google, BNY Mellon, UPS and Zurich.
I specialize in SAP FICO, Oracle, Peoplesoft, BlackLine and end-to-end AP/AR/GL processes, delivering operational excellence, audit readiness and process optimization. I focus on stakeholder collaboration, training, and migrating knowledge repositories (3,000 DTPs to AKMS) to ensure smooth transitions and sustained performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ACLed end-to-end knowledge transfer for RTR and PTP towers, managing a 60-member team and an 8-month KT program while migrating 3,000 Desktop Procedures to AKMS and ensuring timely delivery to the client.
ACManaged GL reconciliations for client VF Corp, leading a 30-member team, ensuring timely monthly reconciliations via BlackLine and supporting audit and governance processes.
ACLed end-to-end AP operations for BNY Mellon client, overseeing invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, month-end close and governance calls to improve compliance and SLA performance.
ACPerformed reconciliations, journal postings and variance analysis to support monthly/quarterly consolidations and audit compliance for Zurich client using SAP.
ACSupported Oracle-to-SAP transition for Google, coordinating UAT/bug resolution, creating training repositories, and managing hypercare and DTP training for users.
ACLed payroll accounting transition for UPS client, managing complex payroll journals, GL reconciliations, RCA tracking, BlackLine training and a 30-member team during go-live.
ACLed OTC process training and stabilization for American Electric Power, managing an 18-member team and delivering billing reconciliations and variance analysis during SRT.
ACManaged general accounting for trading and production revenue for Hess, overseeing reconciliations, accruals and financial statements while leading a 22-member team.
Senior Executive Accounts
Radico Khaitan Ltd
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010 (3 years 11 months)
Supervised fund allocations, intercompany accounts and collections using SAP, improving cash management and ensuring timely financial reporting.
Accounts Executive
TechBooks International
Jan 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 11 months)
Managed financial statements, reconciliations and client accounts to streamline reporting and improve accuracy.
Accountant
API Associates Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 2001 - Dec 2004 (3 years 3 months)
Handled full accounting cycle including reconciliations, vendor settlements and finalizing accounts to support accurate financial closes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NCNational Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) Chennai
Executive Master of Business Administration, Finance
Executive MBA in Finance completed at NIBM Chennai, focusing on advanced finance and banking management concepts.
BUBerhampur University
Master of Commerce, Management Information Systems
Master of Commerce (M.Com) with a focus on Management Information Systems completed at Berhampur University.
BUBerhampur University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accountancy
Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy Honors) completed at Berhampur University with concentration in accounting.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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