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Bashkaran Kandasamy

@bashkarankandasamy

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Strategic AR & O2C Team Leader driving process transformation, DSO reduction, and operational excellence.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role in Accounts Receivable focused on process transformation, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable improvements in efficiency, compliance, and cash flow.

I am a results-oriented AR & O2C Team Leader with over 14 years of experience managing end-to-end Order-to-Cash processes, including cash application, collections, billing, credit management, and bank reconciliations.

I have a proven track record of optimizing operations, reducing turnaround times, and driving team performance in multinational environments, achieving metrics such as 35% reduction in unapplied cash and 18% improvement in SLA adherence.

My strengths include process transformation, stakeholder management, developing SOPs, implementing quality frameworks, and leveraging ERPs like SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite alongside Power BI for data-driven decisions.

I seek a leadership role in Accounts Receivable where I can apply continuous improvement, strengthen compliance, and deliver strategic financial outcomes for a growth-driven organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Team Leader

Avantor – VWR International Ltd

Feb 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Led a team of collection analysts to prioritize O2C portfolio, improving SLA adherence by 18% and reducing AR errors by 20% through workflow streamlining and a quality review framework.

Order To Cash Collections SLA Management Dispute Resolution Auditing Cross Functional Collaboration KPI Tracking

Team Leader

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Apr 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Led cash application process improvements that reduced unapplied/unidentified cash by 35% and achieved 98–100% SLA adherence via SOPs, automation, and performance dashboards.

Cash Application Process Improvement Automation SOP Development Oracle

Process Lead

Cap Gemini Business Services

Apr 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 8 months)

Improved customer payment processing by accurately applying check/ACH/wire remittances and maintaining bank uploads into Oracle to close open invoices timely.

Payment Processing Remittances Invoice Management

Operations Excellence Analyst

Encore IT Services Solutions

Oct 2015 - Apr 2017 (1 year 6 months)

Maintained AR reporting (open invoices, DSO, AR/GL) and managed inbound/outbound collections communications while resolving Sales Operations queries to support receivables control.

DSO Collections Excel

Senior Associate

Cap Gemini Business Services

Jun 2011 - Sep 2015 (4 years 3 months)

Executed end-to-end cash application and payment allocation, managed direct debit processes, and performed month-end reconciliations and balance sheet submissions within strict cut-offs.

Cash Application Direct Debit Management Reconciliations Month End Close

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Anna University

Master of Business Administration, Finance & Marketing

2009 - 2011

Grade: 76%

Completed an MBA with specializations in Finance and Marketing, focusing on managerial finance, marketing strategy, and related coursework; graduated with 76% in 2011.