Accomplished Sr. Accounts Receivable Analyst with a proven track record, enhancing cash flow and DSO optimization through innovative collection strategies and dispute management. Skilled in team management and process improvement, demonstrated by streamlining collections and fostering strong client relations. Expert in aging reports analysis and a certified Lean Six Sigma - White Belt.
Cash Application Analyst (March 2015 to July 2016)
1. Cash/WHT Accounting
2. Provision Accounting
3. Bank Recon/Balance Sheet Recon
4. Preparation of reports to management
· Senior Credit Collections Analyst (July 2016 to Apr 2022)
1. Forecast collection based on existing debts + future billing.
2. Maximize cash flow by continuous follow-up on outstanding invoices.
3. Improved DSO/Reduced past due debts/Resolved disputes.
4. Proposed and released bad debt provision.
5. Advised cash application team on allocation of invoices/credit notes as appropriate.
6. Performed Account reconciliation where required.
7. Co-ordinated with invoicing teams, project managers, sales staff to resolve invoicing issues.
8. Analyzing portfolio to review unapplied cash/credits and propose corrective actions.
9. Support Credit management in preparing and publishing reports.
10. Participated in the UAT testing of High Radius
11. Business reviews with regions and group finance
12. Streamlining of collection process to promote “Pay When Due”
13. Transitioned ERP E-collect to MIA
Worked on Hedge Fund Audit for US regions. This included testing of Cash, Capital, Realized Gain/Loss, Inventory, High Water Mark, Incentive, Management fee, and NAV. Others included roll forwarding of PY documents, TB tallying, and checking of arithmetic accuracy.
· Trained new joiners.
· Been part of GDs and Brainstorming
· Awarded feather in cap for completing volume testing of inventory before time with no error.
Achievements:
Implemented strategic changes like work allocation, streamlining of workflows resulting in improvement in operational efficiency.
Consistently surpassed performance expectations, leading to increase in productivity and task accomplishment.
Collaboration with other departments such as sales, customer service, and finance can lead to improved communication, problem-solving, and overall business performance.
Decreased Bad Debt write offs with effective credit management and diligent collection efforts.