TOLANI SAVAGE
United Kingdom
Summary
I am detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable Specialist with over 3 years of experience managing end-to-end accounts payable processes in SAP S/4 HANA ERP SYSTEM. Expertise in vendor invoice processing, payments, reconciliation, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Proficient in utilizing SAP S/4 HANA functionalities to streamline AP processes, monitor outstanding liabilities, and improve operational efficiency. Adept at handling high volumes of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist – SAP S/4 HANA
The Very Group
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes in SAP S/4 HANA, ensuring timely and accurate invoice verification, posting, and payment execution
- Implement three-way matching (purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices) to ensure the accuracy of vendor payments
- Collaborate with procurement, receiving, and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure all invoices are processed in accordance with company policies
- Reconcile vendor statements monthly, identifying and addressing any outstanding balances or discrepancies in a timely manner
- Maintain and update vendor master data in SAP S/4 HANA, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal control policies
- Prepare detailed AP reports for management, including aging reports, payment forecasts, and month-end close summaries
- Support the month-end closing process, ensuring all liabilities are recorded in the financial statements
- Lead process improvement initiatives, utilizing SAP workflows to increase efficiency and reduce manual errors in AP processes
- Reduced invoice processing time by 20% through the automation of AP workflows in SAP S/4 HANA
- Successfully managed high-volume AP operations, processing over 100 invoices monthly with a 95% accuracy rate
- Played a crucial part in the SAP S/4 HANA migration from legacy systems, helping to optimize system functionalities, train junior employees, and conduct UAT testing
Accounts Payable Analyst
Boc Gases Plc
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Supported the accounts payable function, processing invoices and handling payment disbursements using SAP
- Managed bank reconciliations and ensured proper allocation of cash flow for the accounts payable cycle
- Assisted in reconciling the AP ledger, ensuring that all transactions were posted accurately
- Negotiated payment terms with suppliers, improving vendor relationships and optimizing payment schedules
- Collaborated with procurement and finance teams to resolve discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and goods received
- Produced monthly aging reports and assisted with internal and external audits by providing all required documentation related to vendor payments and outstanding balances
Account Manager
Seaboard Group
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Identified expansion opportunities and led successful renewals within assigned portfolio through promoting product enhancements/solutions that resolved customer pain points
- Managed all post-sale activities as part of the customer journey, including onboarding, relationship management, and QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews)
- Boosted customer ROI (return on investment) by providing advisory support, transferring knowledge of best practices, trends and industry benchmarks
- Enabled data driven decision-making, strategic planning and implementation, as well as continuous improvement in product and process by facilitating regular business reviews with clients, routing feedback to achieve mutual goals
- Drove high client retention rates, CSAT and overall product adoption by managing a portfolio of key client accounts across a region thus impacting business growth
- Increased business development efforts by analysing customer data to identify trends and opportunities
Telesales and Customer Service Advisor
Gafak Logistics
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Gained prospects through cold calling and passed on successfully closed sales to the onboarding team
- Acted as first point of contact, provided omni channel support and resolved inquiries/complaints quickly and efficiently for optimal customer satisfaction
- Listened and adequately presented customer requirements to team which positively impacted client retention
- Assessed client needs based on current objectives, supply and demand, amongst other variables to provide best in class service
- Negotiated the terms of the agreement and closing of sales, including price negotiation, costs, delivery, and specifications with buyers and managers
- Prepared weekly and monthly reports for management, updated database with real time customer information and shared
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Marketing
Lagos State University
Skills
- SAP S/4 HANA (Accounts Payable)
- Full-Cycle AP Process Management
- Three-Way Matching (PO, GR, IR)
- Vendor Invoice Processing & Reconciliation
- Payment Processing & Disbursement
- Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Tax Compliance (VAT, GST)
- Process Automation & Improvement
- Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Excellent Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Reference
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist – SAP S/4 HANA
The Very Group
06.2022 - 11.2024
Accounts Payable Analyst
Boc Gases Plc
03.2020 - 05.2022
Account Manager
Seaboard Group
01.2015 - 01.2020
Telesales and Customer Service Advisor
Gafak Logistics
01.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Marketing
Lagos State University
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