Praveen R G
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished Credit Analyst with a proven track record at Diageo Business Services, adept in Microsoft Excel and SAP, showcases exceptional problem-solving abilities and portfolio monitoring skills. Successfully automated billing processes, enhancing operational efficiency by over 30%, while fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Credit Analyst
Diageo Business Services
Bangalore
05.2022 - Current
- Proactive cash collection (send statements, Direct Debit, collection calls, allocation)
- Timely credit blocked order release according to market needs
- Manage relationships with Distributors and with the market (Credit Risk Manager, Accounts and Finance managers, sales representatives, Logistics, Area Business Development Manager, Route to Consumer Manager)
- Regular follow-up with the Distributors via Email and Calls for invoices falling due and past due invoices
- Sending regular Reminders and making calls on the more delinquent ones
- Reconciling the Distributors' accounts based on the payments and deductions made through the Direct Debit
- Reconciling the Quarterly Balance confirmation of Distributors v/s Diageo's Balances
- Monitor interfaces, resolve all interface and Electronic Digital related issues
- Ensuring that cash receipts and credit notes are accurately applied
- Working on aged credit notes to be allocated before stipulated time
- Support TL and manager (taking part in the project, reporting, and analysis)
- Actively promote the CONTROL ASSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT /Control agenda
- Deliver process-related training for newcomers
- Ensure the process documentations are in place and keep track on the updates and ensure the updates are also documented in Desk Top Procedures
- Initiating net meetings and conference calls, taking the client and the customer in loop for resolution of long pending over dues or any disputes in accounts
Senior Finance Associate (Order to Cash)
Cargill Business Services PVT LTD
Bangalore
06.2019 - Current
- Invoice, E-way bill creation and document verification
- Generation and Modification of sales contract
- Processing Credit Note and Invoice reversal
- Handling transactions from order to trade and Settlement of cash
- Ensuring all the billing documents are EInvoiced and generated with Docusign
- SOP Creation and Maintenance
- Maintaining the SLA limit and ensuring that Billing efficiency, accuracy as well as troubleshooting and resolving issues to lessen impact to billing
- Coordinated with other internal business partners and customers to keep the operations running smoothly
- Worked in Automation of Billing for a Plant Unit and Supported the team in Implementing new ERP's and helped them Go-Live
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kristu Jayanti College
Bangalore01.2019
HSC -
Gems Our Own Indian School
Dubai01.2016
SSC -
Gems Our Own Indian School
Dubai01.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Expertise in handling SAP (DEP) productions
- Credit risk
- Problem solving
- Credit decisions
- Data analysis
- Portfolio monitoring
- Economic forecasting
Awards
- Finalist in Marketing in Excelsior Fest, 2018
- Won 2nd Prize in Teens India UAE for the Best Documentation and Presentation, 2016
- Completed Tally ERP, 2018
Hobbies and Interests
- Learning new things
- Traveling
- Chess
- Exploring
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/21/98
- Nationality: Indian
Accomplishments
- Black Label Award recognition for exceptional contribution, performance, teamwork, upholding company values, and displaying leadership standards for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024
Certification
- Tally ERP
- CMA Foundation
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Disclaimer
I abide that all the information furnished above are true and best of knowledge, and can be supportive by relevant documents.
Timeline
Credit Analyst
Diageo Business Services
05.2022 - Current
Senior Finance Associate (Order to Cash)
Cargill Business Services PVT LTD
06.2019 - Current
- Tally ERP
- CMA Foundation
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kristu Jayanti College
HSC -
Gems Our Own Indian School
SSC -
Gems Our Own Indian School
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