I seek a senior operations Manager or finance role where I can lead AP transformation, implement automation and Six Sigma projects, improve KPIs, and mentor teams in a collaborative culture.
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Open to opportunities
Balaji Anandamurthy
@balajianandamurthy
Operations Manager and Six Sigma Black Belt driving AP efficiency, automation, and cost reduction.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an Operations Manager with 14 years of experience in Accounts Payable (P2P), people management, client handling, and process improvement using Lean Six Sigma. I lead cross-functional teams to reduce cycle times, automate processes, and deliver measurable cost savings—such as automating invoice validation to cut manual effort by 40% and releasing FTEs through project automation.
My background spans roles at Capgemini, Infosys, IBM, Maersk, Shell, HP and other firms where I managed end-to-end AP operations, reconciliations, SOX compliance, OCR and automation implementations, KPI development, and customer service improvements. I am results-driven, Six Sigma Black Belt certified, and focused on sustainable process standardization, performance monitoring, and improving customer satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CA
Current
Drive process improvements and automation in AP (P2P), oversee AP team performance and SLA/KPIs, and manage end-to-end invoice processing, payments, reconciliations and stakeholder escalations; delivered a Six Sigma project that automated invoice validation reducing manual effort by 40%.
IN
Managed ERP division covering reconciliation, payments, T&E, vendor master, SOX compliance and OCR tool implementation; improved customer satisfaction and cross-trained staff to increase team agility and performance.
ILLed reconciliation, invoice processing and customer service teams, improved employee satisfaction via performance reviews and development plans, and increased team productivity through better task delegation and training.
MLFinance Specialist
Maersk India Private Limited
Jun 2015 - Apr 2018 (2 years 10 months)
Handled vendor reconciliations, month-end activities and team coordination, produced financial analysis to support risk management and supported audit readiness through detailed documentation.
SIManaged invoicing, payments, reporting and tax-related processes while strengthening communication between finance and business units to improve process clarity.
HPPerformed e-invoicing and reconciliations, developed Excel macros to automate reporting and reduced manual SAP reporting effort.
IL
Accounts Transaction Executive
IQ Backoffice India Pvt Ltd
Oct 2009 - Jan 2012 (2 years 3 months)
Processed invoices and performed three-way matches, identified and resolved purchase order issues to ensure accurate transaction posting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
PC
Pachaiyappas College
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2003 - 2006
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Pachaiyappas College affiliated to University of Madras from 2003 to 2006.
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
2000k-2080k USD
Job categories
Skills
Accounts PayableInvoice ProcessingVendor ReconciliationYear End ActivitiesSOX ComplianceSix SigmaProcess AutomationOCR Tool ImplementationKPI AnalysisPerformance MonitoringSLA ManagementCustomer ServiceVendor ManagementSOPsMacros DevelopmentThree Way MatchFinancial StatementsFTE OptimizationContract OperationsGmail)
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