Praveen Hiremath
Mysore
Summary
I am a self-starter and like to take new challenges and find innovative solutions for the same. I like to associate with the organization where I can utilize and enhance my current knowledge to strengthen the organization.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Area Collection Manager
HDB Financial Services Ltd
Mysore
06.2018 - Current
- Two wheeler loans.
- Managed collection operations across multiple regions for effective debt recovery.
- Developed strategies to enhance collection efficiency and customer engagement.
- Led a team of collectors, providing training and performance feedback regularly.
- Coordinated with legal teams for escalated collection cases and compliance issues.
- Fostered relationships with clients to negotiate payment plans and resolve disputes.
- Identified accounts to target for repossession based on careful research and analysis.
- Prepared documentation for repossession when other courses of action were exhausted.
- Conducted daily reviews of aging reports to identify overdue accounts requiring attention.
- Performed skip tracing activities to locate customers with delinquent accounts.
- Handled escalated cases from Customer Service department relating to disputes over payments or charges.
- Reviewed and updated collection policies and procedures on a regular basis.
- Researched customer credit histories to identify potential risks associated with collections.
- Developed and implemented collection strategies for assigned accounts.
- Generated monthly reports summarizing account receivable activity, delinquency trends, and other key metrics.
- Monitored performance of team members through weekly meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Negotiated payment arrangements with customers and monitored compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of all collection activities in the company database system.
- Collaborated with sales teams to ensure timely resolution of unpaid invoices.
- Answered customer questions regarding account discrepancies or problems.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Spoke with customers to learn reasons for overdue payments and to review terms of credit contract.
- Advised delinquent customers on strategies for debt repayment.
- Negotiated credit extensions and waivers when necessary.
- Located new addresses of delinquent customers through research, contacting credit bureaus or by questioning neighbors.
Accounts Executive
Zenith Precision Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
04.2015 - Current
- Accounts Payables entries in SAP.
- Accounts Receivable Customer open items management and on time receipt.
- GST return filing.
- Excise return filing.
- TDS calculation and statement.
- VAT return filing.
- Issuing & Collection of C Form.
- Accounting of Travel expenditure.
- Maintaining of leave records in excel.
- Bank reconciliation statement.
- Monitoring of Petty Cash.
- Coordinating with Audit team.
- Working on ad-hoc reports request.
- Vendor open items management and on time payment.
Accounts Executive
Felsomat India Private Limited
Bangalore
04.2012 - 12.2014
- Core accounting and reporting.
Education
B. Com - Commerce
SVS Bellubbi Arts and Commerce College. Savadatti
Savadatti 05.2009 - 05.2011
Commerce
SKET College Savadatti
06.2006 - 06.2008
Sslc -
Govt Highschool Savadatti
Savadatti Skills
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS Power Point
- SAP (Business One)
- SAP (FICO)
- Tally ERP9
- Good written communication skills
- Good oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to learn
- Self-motivated
- Pro-active
- Good listening ability
- Good analytical ability
- Maintained good quality
- Maintained good deliverables
- Performance monitoring
- Data reporting
- Portfolio management
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Kannada
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to music
- Social works
- Watching TV
- Travelling
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge & belief. I shall be grateful if you provide me the chance to work for company. I shall work to best of my abilities and live up to your expectations.
Job Profile
- Accounts Payables entries in SAP.
- Accounts Receivable Customer open items management and on time receipt.
- GST return filing.
- Excise return filing.
- TDS calculation and statement.
- VAT return filing.
- Issuing & Collection of C Form.
- Accounting of Travel expenditure.
- Maintaining of leave records in excel.
- Bank reconciliation statement.
- Monitoring of Petty Cash.
- Coordinating with Audit team.
- Working on ad-hoc reports request.
- Vendor open items management and on time payment.
Personal Information
- Pan Number: AMDPH4646J
- Passport Number: No
- Date of Birth: 04/01/90
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Kannada
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Telugu
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Area Collection Manager
HDB Financial Services Ltd
06.2018 - Current
Accounts Executive
Zenith Precision Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - Current
Accounts Executive
Felsomat India Private Limited
04.2012 - 12.2014
B. Com - Commerce
SVS Bellubbi Arts and Commerce College. Savadatti
05.2009 - 05.2011
Commerce
SKET College Savadatti
06.2006 - 06.2008
Sslc -
Govt Highschool Savadatti