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Avinash Shukla

Avinash Shukla

Mumbai

Summary

Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate, and legal accounting structures.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - Finance Operations

Erulearning Solution Private Limited
Mumbai
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed accounts receivable and payables processes, including invoicing, payments, and collections.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payment of outstanding balances.
  • Prepared monthly financial reports for management review and analysis.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends in accounts receivables and payables.
  • Monitored cash flow position on a daily basis and provided timely updates to management.
  • Coordinated with internal departments as needed to resolve any discrepancies or disputes in billing or payment information.
  • Generated weekly aging reports for management review.
  • Managed financial transactions for high-profile clients such as Maersk, Coca-Cola, and Adani.

Senior Finance Analyst

Aeries Technology Group
Mumbai
02.2020 - 10.2022
  • Productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service
  • Assisting team to achieve daily/monthly targets
  • Handled end to end billing
  • Cash application and credit issuance
  • Credit Control and Collections
  • Handling escalations and complaints through phone calls or emails
  • Responsible for ERP Implementation for smoother function
  • Worked directly with Top companies like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and PWC for timely remittance of payment and smooth billing process

Team Leader - Collections

Sterling Information Resources India Pvt Ltd
Thane
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Assisting team to achieve daily/monthly targets
  • Monitoring and optimizing performance of team of 10 collectors and
  • Co-ordinate and guide performance of team of 13 collectors and
  • Provided constructive criticism regarding quality assurance on collections
  • Directed personnel training and mentored team members to promote
  • Handling escalations and complaints through Phone calls or emails
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members which helped resolve issues and conflicts quickly
  • Coached team members in Collection techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching goals
  • Managing Accounts Receivable work like handling and editing invoices, payment processing, working with Banks directly like JP chase, Bank of America etc.in case of payments not processed

Process Leader - Collections

Sterling Information Resources India Pvt Ltd
Thane
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Maintained and improved operational performance by completing action plans, resolving problems and controlling implementations
  • Hired, coached and trained 11 new employees in 2016-18
  • Prepared reports by analyzing trends and data
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress

Collection Specialist

Sterling Information Resources India Pvt Ltd
Thane
02.2014 - 03.2016
  • Researched topics and completed due diligence to resolve issues in timely manner
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on all calls while maintaining calm and professional demeanor in challenging circumstances

Senior Customer Service Executive

Tech Mahindra
Mumbai
06.2012 - 02.2013

Senior Customer Care Officer

INTELENET GLOBAL SERVICES (SERCO)
Mumbai
10.2009 - 06.2012

Education

Executive Program In Project Management - Financial Accounting, Project Finance

Indian Institute of Management
Lucknow
04-2024

Bachelor of Commerce -

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University
Mumbai
05.2019

HSC -

St Xaviers Jr. College
Mumbai
03.2008

SSC -

Little Flower High School
Mumbai
03.2006

Skills

  • Advanced Excel and Macro Basics
  • MS Office
  • Revenue Reporting
  • SAP
  • Ariba
  • Coupa
  • Strategic Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • Financial Management
  • Salesforce
  • Collections Management
  • NetSuite
  • PeopleSoft
  • Intuit Quick Books

Timeline

Manager - Finance Operations

Erulearning Solution Private Limited
11.2022 - Current

Senior Finance Analyst

Aeries Technology Group
02.2020 - 10.2022

Team Leader - Collections

Sterling Information Resources India Pvt Ltd
03.2018 - 09.2019

Process Leader - Collections

Sterling Information Resources India Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 03.2018

Collection Specialist

Sterling Information Resources India Pvt Ltd
02.2014 - 03.2016

Senior Customer Service Executive

Tech Mahindra
06.2012 - 02.2013

Senior Customer Care Officer

INTELENET GLOBAL SERVICES (SERCO)
10.2009 - 06.2012

Executive Program In Project Management - Financial Accounting, Project Finance

Indian Institute of Management

Bachelor of Commerce -

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University

HSC -

St Xaviers Jr. College

SSC -

Little Flower High School
Avinash Shukla