Liju John

About Liju John

I possess 17 years of expertise in Finance, specifically in the Procure to Pay (P2P) domain. My specialization lies in optimizing P2P operations, which encompass Accounts Payable, vendor management, invoice processing, and reconciliation (including GRIR and supplier). Additionally, I manage project reporting, month-end closures, internal audits, and employee expense audits.Behavioural Skills:Ability to adapt and remain flexible, Rapid learner, Proficient in time management, Strong leadership capabilities, Goal-oriented, Excellent communication skills.Professional Achievements:Participant in the Greenbelt Project, awarded Yellow Belt and White Belt for successful project completion by Conduent. Recipient of the Summit Award and Client Excellence Award from Accenture.Aim in Life:My objective in life is to pursue ongoing personal and professional development, achieve expertise in my domain, and make significant contributions to the organization I am affiliated with.

Experience

1. Lead Assistant Manager

   EXL

   Nov 2022 — Present · Kochi, IN

   Procure to Pay Operations Management: Led and optimized P2P operations to drive process efficiency and compliance.AGILE Project Transition & Restructuring: Spearheaded project restructuring using AGILE methodology, aligning processes across client groups (Retail & Wholesale).SOP Development & Documentation: Created and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure process consistency, compliance, and quality.Performance Improvement & Gap Analysis: Provided SME advice, conducted gap analysis, and recommended short-term and long-term process improvements.Employee Performance Management: Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to align team productivity with project/business goals.Stakeholder Coordination: Led monthly meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proactive communication and issue resolution.Audit & Compliance Management: Served as SPOC for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with SOX regulations and quality standards in Accounts Payable.

Education

• Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting and Finance

  2011 — 2012

• Bangalore University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General