Karthik Veerasekaran
@karthikveerasekaran
Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay leader with 14+ years driving compliant, automated AP operations.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Finance Operations and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) professional with over 14 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Global Payments, Vendor Management, Month-End Close, and Shared Services operations. I manage end-to-end AP processes to deliver operational excellence, compliance, and timely financial reporting across global organizations.
My expertise spans the complete P2P lifecycle, including PO and Non-PO invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, payment operations, and travel and expense management. I support accrual accounting, GL accuracy, and audit readiness, including SOX compliance and internal control frameworks, while maintaining SLA and KPI commitments.
I’ve led high-performing teams and improved operational efficiency through process standardization, SOP development, and continuous improvement initiatives. I coordinate cross-functional work, handle stakeholder escalations, and support automation initiatives through implementation, process testing, and transition support.
I’m passionate about developing team members, strengthening accountability and collaboration, and continuously transforming operations to reduce risk and improve results. I’m eager to contribute to operational excellence, process transformation, and business growth while mentoring high-performing teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Transitioned from third-party payroll (dotSolved) to direct employment
Initially hired through DotSolved and dedicated to Vectra AI for two years. Subsequently absorbed into Vectra AI's direct payroll as a result of strong performance, commitment, and proven contributions to the organization.
Managed Travel and Expense (T&E) operations, including validation, review, and approval of employee expense claims in accordance with company policies and compliance requiremen
Coordinated daily invoice processing activities by allocating workloads among team members and ensuring timely completion of tasks in accordance with established service level agreements (SLAs). Successfully managed ad hoc requests from stakeholders and supported business-critical requirements with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Planned and executed Month-End Close (MEC) activities, ensuring
Coordinated invoice processing activities by allocating invoices among team members based on workload and priority, ensuring timely processing and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs). Managed the posting of processed invoice batches in SAP, maintaining accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and financial controls. Handled ad hoc requests from business stakeholders, providing
Developed expertise in Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS) activities, ensuring accurate reconciliation between bank account balances and the organization's books of accounts. Investigated and resolved unmatched transactions by coordinating with merchants and internal stakeholders to identify unknown payments and maintain financial accuracy. Supported daily financial operations by monitoring trans
Managed end-to-end vendor relationships by serving as a key point of contact for vendor queries, escalations, and issue resolution. Collaborated closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely resolution of invoice, payment, and account-related concerns while maintaining strong business relationships. Demonstrated expertise in vendor management, dispute handling, open item
I played a key role in two pilot process transitions from a competitor to TCS, contributing to successful knowledge transfer, process stabilization, and operational excellence. I developed strong expertise in Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, including Invoice Processing, Three-Way Matching, Return to Vendor (RTV), Vendor Payment Preparation, Chargeback Management, Dispute Reso
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sasurie Academy Of Engineering - India
Master of Business Administration
Chikkana Government Arts College
Bachelor's Degree
Sasurie College of Engineering
Master of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
2006 - 2008
Chikkanna Government Arts College
Bachelor of Commerce, Business/Commerce
2003 - 2006
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