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Mani Kandan

@manikandan7

Assistant Manager in Accounts Payable, leading full P2P cycles, vendor reconciliations, and SLA-driven query resolution.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead end-to-end Accounts Payable (P2P) work—query resolution, vendor reconciliation, payments, audit readiness, and month-end close—while owning SLA/TAT performance and strengthening QC frameworks with strong cross-functional collaboration.

I’m an Accounts Payable professional with 16+ years managing the full Procure-to-Pay cycle—invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, AP aging, GRN clearing, and payment execution via ACH/Wire/Check.

In my current Assistant Manager role, I lead a query-resolution team for a global client, building structured intake (email, vendor portal) and standardized query logging to improve prioritization, turnaround, and first-response outcomes.

I’m known for driving root-cause resolution for escalated invoice/PO discrepancies, strengthening QC frameworks, and supporting audit readiness. I also handle month-end close activities, accrual files, and MIS reporting for global stakeholders while coordinating cross-functionally with procurement and finance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable

Current

Genpact

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Oversee a query handling team and the FLSmidth account for full-cycle AP query resolution for a global client. Drive query intake, root-cause investigation of escalated invoice/PO discrepancies, QC tracking, month-end accruals, and audit support.

Procure To Pay (P2P)Vendor Reconciliation Root Cause Analysis Invoicing Discrepancies PO Mismatches GRN Clearing Month End Close Accrual Support Audit Support

Subject Matter Expert - Payments

Flsmidth

Jun 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Manage end-to-end payment processing on approved invoices, scheduling payment runs against agreed terms (Net 30/60) via ACH, wire, and check. Reconcile processed payments to bank statements and vendor confirmations while routing requests through internal authorization controls.

Payments Processing ACH Authorization Sign Off Controls Payment Reconciliation Vendor Confirmations AP Ledger Maintenance Audit Reporting

Specialist - Accounts Payable

Olam Information Services

Jul 2016 - Jun 2023 (6 years 11 months)

Lead a team of five by tracking productivity, accuracy, and process adherence, including coaching to improve performance. Own payment runs for North & South America, deliver on-time vendor payments under SLA/TAT, and manage month-end close and intercompany payment reporting.

Team Leadership SLA Management Month End Close Query Resolution Tracking

Analyst - Accounts Payable

Flex

Jul 2010 - Jun 2016 (5 years 11 months)

Process PO and Non-PO invoices, credit notes, and debit notes end-to-end, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and correct payment postings. Maintain quality control by correcting erroneous entries, and investigate invoice discrepancies per SOP to minimize payment delays.

Non PO Invoices Credit Notes Credit And Debit Notes Coding And Approvals Payment Posting Quality Control Error Correction (Rebooking Reversing)Invoicing Discrepancies