Vijay Patode

Assistant Accountant

Pune, India

About

Results-driven Senior Accounts Payable Specialist with 3+ years of progressive experience in end-to-end AP operations, invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, and financial reporting across USA and EMEA regions. Proven expertise in SAP ERP/S4HANA, ARIBA, and CEVINIO platforms. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements — reducing invoice cycle time by 15% — while maintaining 100% compliance. Adept at mentoring team members, managing high-volume AP workflows, and collaborating across cross-functional finance teams.

Experience

Infosys BPM

Assistant Accountant (AP Specialist)

Infosys BPM

Aug 2023 – Present

Client: (USA) Managed high-volume non-PO invoice postings using SAP S/4HANA and AssetWorks, ensuring accuracy and timely processing Prepared financial reports and executive dashboards using Excel and Power BI for senior stakeholders Ensured 100% accuracy and compliance in financial transactions through rigorous validation checks Monitored daily and monthly financial performance metrics, identifying discrepancies and resolving them proactively Client: (EMEA Region) Processed AP invoices for multiple EMEA countries using CEVINIO, SAP ERP, and IMAP — managing high invoice volumes with strict SLA adherence Performed vendor statement reconciliations and resolved AP payment queries within agreed turnaround times Managed ARIBA PO handling and compliance-related activities, ensuring proper 2-way and 3-way matching Led process improvement initiative that reduced invoice processing time by 15%, enhancing team efficiency Trained new team members on AP systems, workflows, and best practices, supporting smooth onboarding Participated in finance KPI review meetings, contributing insights on operational performance

SAP S/4HANAPower BICEVINIOExcelPivot table

Education

S.G.B.A.U., Amaravati, Maharashtra

Bachelor of Commerce

2020

Skills

Tally PrimeIMAPAssetWorksExcelPower BICEVINIOARIBASAP S/4HANASAP ERP