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SAMEER KALE

@sameerkale

Finance and operations specialist optimizing AP/AR, automation, and process excellence across global shared-service environments.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role focused on AP/AR and finance operations with strong emphasis on automation, UAT-driven improvements, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable process efficiency gains.

I am a results-driven Finance and Operations specialist with over a decade of experience managing end-to-end AP, AR, reconciliation and financial reporting across global shared-service environments. I focus on reducing manual effort through automation, Kaizen initiatives, and UAT-driven system improvements.

At Amazon and WNS I led UAT for major system rollouts, improved First Pass Yield for invoice/payment processes, and implemented tools that cut manual work by significant margins. I consistently delivered accuracy, streamlined workflows, and produced management-ready accrual, SLA and FPY reports.

I collaborate closely with Finance, Tech and Procurement stakeholders, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining audit compliance and operational rigor. I am recognized multiple times for process transformation and excellence in accuracy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

FinOps Specialist

Current

Amazon Development Centre

Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Manage finance automation UAT/PVT and team operations to improve invoice/payment FPY and ensure data migration accuracy during Oracle upgrades; supervise task allocation and escalate operational risks to leadership.

Accounts Payable Oracle FPY Improvement Process Automation Team Leadership

Senior FinOps Analyst

Amazon Development Centre

Dec 2021 - Aug 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Served as SME for invoice/payment QC, prepared accrual/SLA/FPY reports, led ICR–OCR UAT delivering 85% automation accuracy and cut manual work by 40%, and drove root-cause fixes for SLA improvements.

Accounts Payable FPY Analysis UAT Root Cause Analysis Oracle

FinOps Analyst

Amazon Development Centre

Dec 2018 - Nov 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Resolved unapplied invoices/payments with 100% fund application accuracy and led automation of credit memo processing via Creature Tool to eliminate manual uploads and improve reconciliation integrity.

Reconciliations Accounts Payable Oracle Creature Tool Process Automation Fund Application Audit & Compliance Vendor Management Fund Applications

Senior Associate - Accounts Payable

WNS Global Services

Feb 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 7 months)

Managed end-to-end AP/AR using Oracle and CRM, led Kaizen projects to automate CRM requests and aged balance reporting, delivering process improvements that saved one FTE and maintained 100% fund application accuracy.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Oracle CRM Supplier Management

Accounts Executive

Naturally Interiors Pvt. Ltd.

Jul 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 5 months)

Maintained daily accounting, prepared MIS reports and bank reconciliations, supported account finalization and ensured timely AR/AP reporting for compliance.

Bank Reconciliation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Financial Reporting Client Communication