Praseetha K S
@praseethaks
Finance operations leader driving P2P transformation, compliance, and automation.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Finance Operations Leader with 19+ years of experience specializing in global Procure-to-Pay (P2P), risk management, and SOX compliance. I have led enterprise-wide procurement transformations, implemented automation and AI solutions, and delivered measurable cost savings while strengthening governance and vendor experience.
Throughout my career I built and led high-performing teams, designed and enforced critical SOX controls, and implemented ERP-driven improvements (SAP) including duplicate-invoice detection and OCR/AI prepayment audits. I consistently align operational strategy with corporate goals to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enable data-driven decision making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Finance Manager
Juniper Networks India Pvt Ltd
Sep 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Lead end-to-end global P2P operations, implemented automation and AI tools reducing manual intervention and improving compliance, and delivered 6 FTE savings while managing 27 SOX controls.
Manager AP Control & Compliance
Target Corporation India Pvt Ltd
Jul 2010 - Sep 2019 (9 years 2 months)
Led AP control and compliance for a $5B non-merchandise payable portfolio, converted $65M of non-PO spend into procurement channels and implemented PO accuracy SOX controls and SAP reconciliation modules.
Production Lead
ANZ Operations and Technologies Pvt Ltd
May 2007 - Oct 2009 (2 years 5 months)
Led customer enquiries and traces investigations, maintained zero monetary loss from untraced funds and reported suspicious/fraudulent transactions to mitigate risk.
Assistant Trainer
First Indian Corporation
Aug 2005 - May 2007 (1 year 9 months)
Conducted mortgage training, facilitated documentation and onboarding, and supported the transition and setup of a new processing center.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SAScrum Alliance
Certified ScrumMaster, Agile / Scrum
Earned Certified ScrumMaster credential through Scrum Alliance (2025).
Indian Institute of Management
Certificate, Project Management
Completed a Certificate in Project Management (CPPM) from the Indian Institute of Management in 2022.
SOX CPA / Sarbanes-Oxley Certification
Certification, SOX / Compliance
Certified Sarbanes-Oxley Expert (SOX CPA), certification awarded in 2017.
Poona Business School
Postgraduate Diploma, Business Management (Finance)
Completed a PG Diploma in Business Management with focus on Finance, awarded in 2005.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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