Rahul Dass

About Rahul Dass

Finance Transformation Leader | Global Risk & Controls | Automation & Compliance Strategist Finance leader with 15+ years of global experience driving risk management, automation, and process optimization across 50+ countries. Proven success in leading Procure‑to‑Pay transformation for 300+ entities and monthly payments, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and governance. Skilled in SAP S4HANA, Ariba, Alteryx, and Tableau integration to deliver measurable business impact. Leader in finance operations, billing, payments and compliance, currently Vice President at Goldman Sachs. Proven expertise in managing monthly payments across 300+ entities worldwide, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Strong background in cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Compliance, Tax, Controllers, and Operations to deliver strategic revenue solutions. Skilled in system integration and administration of SAP‑S4HANA, Ariba, Fieldglass & One Source across 50+ countries, enhancing accounting and reporting accuracy. Demonstrated success in automation and process improvement using Alteryx and advanced analytics, streamlining Procure‑to‑Pay and tax workflows. Adept at regulatory compliance (GST, TDS, FATCA, EMEA withholding tax), ensuring timely filings and mitigating risks. Recognized for leadership in mentoring teams, driving efficiency, and strengthening financial controls in complex global environments. Implemented automation solutions (SAP, Ariba, Alteryx, Invoice Digitalization) to reduce manual invoice processing time, improve accuracy, and enhance efficiency. Strong track record in financial analysis and reporting, transforming raw data into strategic insights via Alteryx, Tableau that drive informed decision-making.

Experience

1. Vice President-finance Operations

   Goldman Sachs

   Dec 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Directed global program management of system integrations (SAP S4HANA, Ariba, Fieldglass, OneSource Indirect Tax) across 50+ countries, ensuring sequencing, resourcing, and sustainable automation. Designed and implemented Invoice Digitalization to pre validate key invoice components, eliminating manual touchpoints in the Procure to Pay cycle. Streamlined operations across ~300 GS entities and monthly payments worldwide, driving efficiency, data accuracy, and process control. Oversaw end to end Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice validation, PO matching, and exception resolution. Led continuous improvement initiatives through SOP reviews, remediation trackers, and RACM alignment to strengthen controls and embed sustainable governance Conducted vendor reconciliations and AP aging analysis, ensuring timely clearance of outstanding balances. Managed scheduled payment runs, optimizing cash flow while adhering to vendor credit terms. Implemented automation solutions to reduce manual invoice processing time and improve accuracy. Partnered with Controllers to embed control culture, deliver strategic solutions, and improve turnaround times. Led GST & TDS compliance across 10 GS India entities, 15 EMEA entities, and ~100 US entities, ensuring timely payments and accurate filings for monthly transactions, mitigating tax risks and maintaining regulatory adherence.

Education

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

  2008 — 2010

• Delhi University

  B.Com, Commerce

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Excel
• Analysis
• Word
• Powerpoint
• Financial Analysis