PROFILE SUMMARY Senior Finance Operations & P2P Professional with 29+ years of progressive experience within Philips across factory and corporate environments. Trusted leader for Internal Movement and Role Expansion, with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end Purchase to Pay (P2P), Accounts Payable, Costing, MIS, and Governance activities. Strong track record in leading Internal and Statutory Audit engagements, driving audit readiness, strengthening controls, and ensuring timely closure of audit observations. Known for mentoring teams, managing complex stakeholder expectations, and contributing to process maturity, risk mitigation, and operational excellence aligned with organizational growth objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES • End-to-End Purchase to Pay (P2P) Governance • Finance Operations Leadership & Role Expansion Readiness • Internal & Statutory Audit Management • SAP FI / MM Functional Expertise • Internal Controls & Risk Mitigation • Process Maturity, Standardization & SOP Ownership • Stakeholder Management (Business, Audit, Procurement) • Team Mentoring, Knowledge Transition & Backups
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Led and supported multiple Internal and Statutory Audits across corporate and factory environments, ensuring 100% audit readiness and timely closure of audit observations. • Played key role in reducing aged vendor advances and open GR/IR items through structured follow-ups, controls strengthening, and cross-functional coordination. • Recognized as trusted SPOC for P2P escalations, audit queries, and compliance matters involving business, procurement, and auditors. • Successfully handled end-to-end P2P operations with high-volume invoice processing while maintaining accuracy, SLA adherence, and control compliance. • Contributed to process standardization initiatives, SOP documentation, and knowledge transitions supporting role expansion and team continuity. • Provided mentoring and operational guidance to team members, ensuring backups, smooth transitions, and consistent performance.