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Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership And Consulting Expertise
Certifications And Skills
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Arun Kumar Periasamy

Arun Kumar Periasamy

Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Finance and Supply professional with 20 years of experience, including 13 years in leadership roles. Expertise in managing large-scale engagements and leading high-performing teams to optimize financial processes for enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Strong skills in business strategy, financial analysis, operations, and data analytics. Demonstrated success in mentoring teams and collaborating with senior stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Overview

Work History

Lead, Invoice Processing & Escalation

BHP
Kuala Lumpur
- Current
  • Lead and manage a global team for invoice processing, escalation, and exception handling
  • Develop strategic plans focusing on KPIs, team performance, and sustainability
  • Optimize financial processes for efficiency, cost control, and timely payments
  • Oversee process monitoring, ensuring controls and compliance with best practices
  • Empower teams through continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives
  • Provide leadership coaching, enhancing problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Liaise with senior management and key stakeholders across global operations

Analyst, Accounts Payable – GPC Finance (Payments / Master Data)

BHP
Kuala Lumpur
  • Managed end-to-end invoice processing for multiple countries, ensuring tax compliance
  • Conducted financial reconciliations, preventing duplicate payments
  • Developed and monitored payment proposals for sign-off and execution
  • Managed rejected payments, resolving errors through stakeholder collaboration
  • Spearheaded process automation and digital transformation initiatives

Finance Specialist

BHP
Kuala Lumpur
  • Led financial analysis to enhance cash flow and reduce operational inefficiencies
  • Managed bank reconciliations, payment approvals, and compliance reporting
  • Conducted user acceptance testing (UAT) for system enhancements and go-lives
  • Designed training programs for cross-functional teams, improving financial literacy

Accounts Receivable – Cash Accounting

Lenovo Technology
Kuala Lumpur
  • Managed automated and manual bank account loads into SAP
  • Ensured compliance through financial reporting and monthly reconciliations
  • Conducted analysis to eliminate open items and variances

Education

Higher Diploma - Computer Science & Information Technology

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)
01.2003

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder and Client Relationship Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • SAP ERP Systems
  • Business Process Automation
  • People Management
  • Data Analysis

Leadership And Consulting Expertise

  • People Development: Foster high-performing teams by creating growth opportunities and mentoring individuals for leadership roles.
  • Strategic Execution: Align team objectives with business goals, ensuring sustainable performance improvements.
  • Stakeholder Influence: Lead with integrity, fostering collaboration with senior executives and external partners.
  • Innovation & Transformation: Drive digital adoption and process optimization through strategic insights and best practices.

Certifications And Skills

  • Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & SAP ERP Systems
  • Business Process Automation & Digital Finance Solutions
  • Leadership Development & People Management
  • Data Analysis & Financial Modeling

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead, Invoice Processing & Escalation

BHP
- Current

Analyst, Accounts Payable – GPC Finance (Payments / Master Data)

BHP

Finance Specialist

BHP

Accounts Receivable – Cash Accounting

Lenovo Technology

Higher Diploma - Computer Science & Information Technology

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

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