Anup Kulkarni

About Anup Kulkarni

Dynamic and results-driven finance professional with over 15 years of experience in Order to Cash (O2C) management, revenue recognition, credit control, cash flow optimization, and account reconciliation. Demonstrated success in improving process efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing cash flow performance. Known for strong analytical capabilities and effective stakeholder management, enabling seamless cross-functional collaboration and project execution. Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel, with a continuous focus on driving operational excellence and financial accuracyPROFILE SUMMARY:• Capable of handling accounting & commercial operations, reconciliation, Order to Cash (O2C) management, Account Receivable, Credit Control, ERP Implementation etc.• Wide experience of Manufacturing, Projects & Distribution business• Well versed with various software’s, ERP’s & BI tools • Result & success oriented, prompt in delivery with excellent understanding of business requirements• Accomplished in training and motivating team to provide high level of company & customer satisfaction whilst optimizing team potentials• Willing to deliver my knowledge & experience towards the mutual growth through keen learning• Demonstrated excellence in proactively managing business cycle processes• Driving and managing quality and improvement of accuracy level towards achieving critical strategic goals• Versatile and multi-skilled with ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously• Excellent in managing stakeholders, business leaders and cross functional teamsSKILL SET• Order to cash (O2C)• Account reconciliation• Financial Analysis• Cash flow management• MIS reports• Credit Control• ERPSOFTWARE• SAP ECC 6 – SD & FI• SAP business analyzer• Oracle 7• Tally ERP 9• MS-Office• Advance ExcelCORE COMPETENCIES• Strong team player• Great analytical skills• Creative & self-motivated• Stakeholder management• Process improvements• Performance optimization & measurement• Coaching & mentoringSTRENGTHS• Passionate to drive & deliver• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills• Working within team and cross functions• Working under stress• Trustworthy• Quick acceptance to change• Good in data management & reporting• Quick learner

Experience

1. Manager - Commercial

   Syntel By Arvind

   Dec 2022 — Present · Pune, IN

   Managed end-to-end Order to Cash (O2C) process, including accounts receivable, credit control, balance confirmations, and debtors provisioning.• Oversaw project management and revenue recognition, ensuring accurate billing and compliance for manufacturing, projects, and distribution sectors.• Monitored collections vs. outstanding, performed variance analysis, and presented monthly MIS to the top management.• Handled RA bills, MB/CC bill workings for major railway and government clients.• Administered LCs, bank guarantees, EMDs, security deposits, retentions, and follow-ups.• Resolved branch/customer queries on reconciliations, statutory compliance, and financial matters.• Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure proper documentation and timely collections.• Developed, updated, and restructured O2C and commercial processes to enhance efficiency.

Education

• Chatrapati Shahu Institute of Business Education & Research (CSIBER)

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance & ERP Systems

  2009 — 2011

• Maharashtra Board

  10th, High School/Secondary Certificate Programs

  1997 — 2003

• Shivaji University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Industrial Management

  2005 — 2008

• Maharashtra Board

  12th, High School/Secondary Certificate Programs

  2003 — 2005