Accomplished finance professional with over a decade of experience in the shipping industry, specializing in finance and operations within the shipping industry. Demonstrated ability to manage finance controllership functions, streamline legal claims finance functions. Stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration with regional offices, and agency finance teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Manager - Legal Claims
CMA CGM Global Business Services India Pvt Ltd.
Navi Mumbai
06.2020 - Current
Acting as single point of contact for claims payments for GBS, agencies, and HO.
Ensuring timely assignment of tasks within the team to improve workflow.
Organizing stakeholder meetings to address issues and streamline processes.
Executing audits of claim payments and recovery debit notes through HO accounting system.
Drafted and maintained SOPs with timely updates reflecting process changes.
Worked closely with HO Legal to facilitate seamless customer settlements.
Handled volume management while ensuring quality control and accuracy.
Cultivated an environment promoting team members' growth and development.
Publishing monthly reports to HO, agencies, and the Legal Dept.
Digitization of payments and debit notes into LEINA for CCAS and ANL entities, like CMA CGM.
Senior Executive - Cost Control
CMA CGM Global Business Services India Pvt Ltd.
Thane
03.2017 - 06.2020
Executed successful knowledge transfer from local agencies to Cost Control GBS team.
Maintained reports on processed invoices, ensuring timely payments.
Validated tariffs and operational activities related to invoices.
Identified quality and business errors prior to invoice payments.
Controlled invoices for port, stevedoring, and container logistics.
Coordinated with agencies and operational teams to resolve discrepancies.
Compiled savings report addressing business errors.
Service Delivery Executive - GSSC
Gemini Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
Navi Mumbai
06.2014 - 02.2017
Handled disbursement accounts for S5 North Europe under S5 Agency World.
Bifurcated port and owners' expenses to ensure accurate financial tracking.
Verified documentation by identifying all vessel-related expenses.
Assessed proper fees for crew changes, handling, and spare parts.
Generated draft DAs and submitted them for approval.
Produced final DAs post-approval and dispatched them via physical and electronic methods.
Addressed rejections based on client emails promptly.
Met deadlines to deliver DAs before due dates.
Education
Masters of Commerce -
Mumbai University
Mumbai
04-2014
Skills
Audit execution
Stakeholder engagement
Financial reporting
Volume management
Team leadership
Quality control
Claims finance management
Cost Control
Effective Communication
Certification
Artificial Intelligence by BCG University - TANGRAM
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