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Pratima Sonar

P2P Operations & Transformation Lead | Accounts Payable | Procurement | Power BI | Process Automation | Driving 20%+ Efficiency Improvements | 11+ Years in Global MNCs

Navi Mumbai

11+ years of work experience

Cognizant
Nov 20223 yrs 8 mosPresent

• Leading a team of 16 handling end-to-end P2P operations for global clients • Achieved and sustained 98%+ SLA adherence across critical processes • Improved operational efficiency by 15–20% through process optimization initiatives • Developed Power BI dashboards to track KPIs and support decision-making • Reduced processing errors and improved turnaround time through workflow improvements • Acted as key point of contact for stakeholders and client escalations.
GEP Worldwide
Sep 20193 yrs 1 moSep 2022

• Managed SAP-based payment processing and invoice cycles • Reduced payment errors by ~15% through validation controls • Improved invoice processing timelines and vendor satisfaction • Handled discrepancy resolution and audit support
eClerx
Mar 20172 yrs 4 mosJun 2019

• Managed supplier onboarding and procurement processes • Ensured compliance with documentation and audit requirements • Processed procurement transactions with accuracy and efficiency
Aug 20142 yrs 7 mosFeb 2017

• Process invoices against purchase orders (PO) ensuring accuracy and compliance • Manage cash flow activities including reconciliation of payments and order transactions • Handle employee reimbursements and cash vouchers as per company policies • Coordinate issuance and collection of demand drafts and cheques with internal and external stakeholders • Oversee logistics operations including shipment tracking and vendor coordination • Maintain documentation for dispatch, delivery, and inventory movement • Ensure timely deliveries by resolving operational bottlenecks proactively • Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to improve process efficiency.

Education

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance

University of Mumbai

20113 yrs2014
Rotaract Club Of K. V. Pendharkar College

Bachelor of Commerce

Rotaract Club Of K. V. Pendharkar College

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Headline

P2P Operations & Transformation Lead | Accounts Payable | Procurement | Power BI | Process Automation | Driving 20%+ Efficiency Improvements | 11+ Years in Global MNCs

About

I am a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Accounts Payable professional with 11+ years of experience in global MNC environments, specializing in process optimization, operational efficiency, and team leadership. Currently working as a Team Lead, I manage end-to-end P2P operations while driving improvements in SLA adherence, accuracy, and turnaround time. I have consistently delivered measurable results, including improving process efficiency by 15–20% and maintaining 98% SLA performance. My core strength lies in identifying process gaps and implementing data-driven solutions. I have hands-on experience in building dashboards using Power BI and leveraging data insights to support decision-making and operational improvements. Key areas of expertise: • End-to-End P2P Operations (Invoice to Payment) • Accounts Payable & Procurement Operations • SLA/KPI Management & Process Improvement • Stakeholder & Vendor Management • Power BI & Advanced Excel Reporting • Team Leadership & Transition Management I am now looking to move into roles focused on P2P transformation, automation, and global business services where I can contribute at a strategic level and drive large-scale impact. Open to opportunities in: • P2P Transformation • Finance Operations Leadership • GBS / Shared Services • Process Excellence / Automation Let’s connect if you are hiring for roles in finance operations, transformation, or shared services.

Location

Navi Mumbai

Work experience

Team Lead at Cognizant, Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos, • Leading a team of 16 handling end-to-end P2P operations for global clients • Achieved and sustained 98%+ SLA adherence across critical processes • Improved operational efficiency by 15–20% through process optimization initiatives • Developed Power BI dashboards to track KPIs and support decision-making • Reduced processing errors and improved turnaround time through workflow improvements • Acted as key point of contact for stakeholders and client escalations.

Senior accounting specialist at GEP Worldwide, Sep 2019 - Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo, • Managed SAP-based payment processing and invoice cycles • Reduced payment errors by ~15% through validation controls • Improved invoice processing timelines and vendor satisfaction • Handled discrepancy resolution and audit support

Analyst at eClerx, Mar 2017 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos, • Managed supplier onboarding and procurement processes • Ensured compliance with documentation and audit requirements • Processed procurement transactions with accuracy and efficiency

Account Executive at AXIS CARRIERS AND LOGISTICS LIMITED, Aug 2014 - Feb 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos, • Process invoices against purchase orders (PO) ensuring accuracy and compliance • Manage cash flow activities including reconciliation of payments and order transactions • Handle employee reimbursements and cash vouchers as per company policies • Coordinate issuance and collection of demand drafts and cheques with internal and external stakeholders • Oversee logistics operations including shipment tracking and vendor coordination • Maintain documentation for dispatch, delivery, and inventory movement • Ensure timely deliveries by resolving operational bottlenecks proactively • Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to improve process efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance, University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce, Rotaract Club Of K. V. Pendharkar College