Sandeep S Prasad
Assistant Manager - Accounts & HR Operations
at EXL Service
Bengaluru
About
Experience
Assistant Finance Manager
EXL Service
Oct 2025 - Present • Current
Managed end-to-end vendor creation and maintenance in SAP S/4HANA and Coupa for vendors across France, Germany, Spain, UK, USA, and Canada. • Validated bank details, tax registrations, and statutory documents for European and North American vendors to ensure compliance and audit readiness. • Handled vendor extensions across multiple countries within the client's global entity structure. • Processed internal Form 4 validations and approvals as part of vendor onboarding controls. • Managed vendor master updates, including changes to bank accounts, legal names, and address details. Client Coordination & Reporting • • • Acted as a key client-facing point of contact, handling onsite and offshore calls for P2P-related queries and issue resolution. Prepared and shared weekly and monthly finance reports, including active vendor reports and compliance status. Validated incoming service tickets for accuracy and completeness prior to vendor creation or updates.
Assistant HR Manager - Operations & Payroll
K&S Partners
Dec 2010 - Aug 2024 • 13.7 yrs
Managed the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding documentation, joining formalities, attendance tracking, leave management, payroll inputs, and exit processes. • Owned end-to-end payroll coordination, including validation of payroll inputs, exception handling, ad-hoc payroll requests, and resolution of employee payroll queries. • Served as the single point of contact for payroll clarifications, LOP corrections, attendance discrepancies, and employee finance-related concerns. • Identified a systemic payroll logic gap where leave without pay (LOP) was not being deducted, preventing an estimated ₹20 lakhs annual loss, and drove corrective action with stakeholders. • Reviewed and approved employee travel and business expense reimbursements, ensuring policy adherence and timely disbursement. • Acted as the escalation owner for payroll, reimbursement, and employee finance issues, ensuring quick resolution and employee satisfaction. Recruitment & HR Coordination Support • Coordinated interview scheduling, candidate communication, offer rollouts, and joining logistics in collaboration with hiring managers and leadership. Maintained accurate attendance and leave records, ensuring alignment between HR records and payroll processing. • Worked closely with HR, Admin, and Legal teams to support smooth HR operations and compliance requirements. Accounts Receivable & Finance Collaboration • Supported accounts receivable operations alongside HR responsibilities, including client follow-ups, collections, and reconciliation support. • Successfully contributed to ₹10+ crore recovery from domestic and international clients through structured follow-ups and coordination. • Managed day-to-day operational coordination between Finance, HR, and Management, ensuring seamless execution of shared processes. • Served as a primary escalation point for client and internal financial issues related to AR and employee finance. People & Process Management • • • Supervised and trained junior team members on payroll processes, operational controls, and daily execution standards. Strengthened internal controls by standardizing payroll checks, attendance validation, and reimbursement workflows. Supported process improvements across HR and finance operations to reduce manual errors and improve turnaround time.
Accounts & HR Operations Executive
U21 Global Private Limited
May 2009 - Nov 2010 • 1.5 yrs
Supported employee onboarding activities, including PF account initiation, bank account opening, email ID creation, and employee ID setup. • Maintained attendance and leave records, ensuring accurate tracking for payroll processing. • Assisted candidates during interview coordination, including scheduling and basic logistics. • Handled employee exit formalities, ensuring documentation and process closure. • Acted as a support point for HR operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day people processes. Accounts & Payroll Support • • • • • Managed monthly payment processing for company operational bills. Assisted in payroll processing and compliance support, working closely with senior finance personnel. Processed accounts payable transactions using Tally for local and international vendors. Supported international fund transfers, including preparation of Form 15CA and 15CB. Processed employee travel and business expense reimbursements, ensuring timely settlement. • Maintained accounting and HR records using Tally and internal trackers.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com
V.V. Puram College of Arts & Commerce