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Anisha Ponthanath

Nottingham ,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Experienced Finance Professional with 4+ years in SAP HANA, ARIBA, and end-to-end invoice processing (PO & Non-PO). Skilled in reconciliation, P&L analysis, accruals, and financial reporting with advanced Excel expertise. Proven record of driving accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in accounts payable and settlement processes

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Analyst- Trading Settlement

Shell
01.2024 - 10.2025
  • Handling Demurrage invoicing and payments in accordance with OFAC policies, including accurate processing of inter-company settlements.
  • Monitored payments to prevent delays and penalties while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure timely invoicing and prompt payment, strictly adhering to contract terms. Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to minimise payment delays and resolve disputes effectively
  • Ensure timely invoicing and prompt payment, strictly adhering to contract terms. Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to minimise payment delays and resolve disputes effectively
  • Resolved pre-close imbalances between trade and finance books through DEX reconciliation.
  • Performed IGPC activities to ensure financial alignment across Shell group entities.
  • Raising third-party and internal invoices in DEX
  • Resolved internal and external queries and trained team members across multiple processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Proposed Idea that increases efficiency in Demurrage and post-deal process
  • Processed 900+ invoices monthly with 99% accuracy, reducing payment delays by 20%

Senior Assistant Accountant

DXC Technology
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managing end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
  • Processing PO & Non-PO supplier invoices and credit notes using ARIBA and SAP systems.
  • Handling government tax invoices and service snow tickets from vendors and business requesters.
  • Reviewing and running exception reports to identify duplicate or unusual invoices.
  • Conducting training sessions for new team members on accounts payable processes.
  • Performing month-end closing activities and preparing financial reports for leadership teams.
  • Maintaining compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

Accounts Payable Officer

Wipro
02.2020 - 07.2022
  • Reviewing and verifying invoices for approval and processing.
  • Flagging and resolving discrepancies in invoice amounts and payment details.
  • Processing direct and indirect supplier invoices in ARIBA and SAP.
  • Coordinating with teams to resolve issues in client denial reports within agreed TAT.
  • Managing overdue workflows and ensuring timely closure of financial transactions.
  • Resolving vendor and client queries regarding payment details and invoicing.
  • Reviewing and running exception reports to identify duplicate or unusual invoices.
  • Conducting training sessions for new team members on accounts payable processes.
  • Performing month-end closing activities and preparing financial reports for leadership teams.
  • Processed 1,000+ invoices monthly with 99% accuracy, reducing payment delays by 20%

Education

Master of Commerce (M.Com) -

IGNOU University
India

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Calicut University
India
04/2014 - 04/2017

Skills

Technical Skills

  • SAP HANA
  • ARIBA Buying Hub
  • Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • DEX, Salesforce, RADAR



Finance Skills

  • Invoice Processing (PO & Non-PO)
  • Reconciliation, Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Financial Reporting, P&L Analysis
  • Accrual Posting, Demurrage Invoicing
  • Month-end Closing, Settlements


Soft Skills

  • Communication, Documentation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Attention to Detail, Training & Mentoring
  • Problem Solving


Accomplishments

  • Awarded for exceptional performance in resolving a critical financial issue at DXC Technology.
  • Recognized as a 'Star Performer' for efficiency and responsiveness.
  • Received a 4+ performance rating consistently from 2020 to 2023.
  • Earned client appreciation for timely handling of urgent payment processing requests.
  • Continuously delivered error-free performance and assures accuracy, and maintains a first-time approach in the demurrage process, contributing 99% on-time KPI, Consistent Performer Reward in Shell, 2024
  • Received commendations from the stakeholder for executing a highly sensitive payment to the counterparty, who is currently undergoing litigation. I understood the issue, resolved it, and processed the payment on the same day. Received Extra Miler Reward in Shell, 2024
  • Go-getter Reward in Shell, 2024


Timeline

Analyst- Trading Settlement

Shell
01.2024 - 10.2025

Senior Assistant Accountant

DXC Technology
07.2022 - 12.2023

Accounts Payable Officer

Wipro
02.2020 - 07.2022

Master of Commerce (M.Com) -

IGNOU University

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Calicut University
04/2014 - 04/2017

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