Shilpa Pednekar

Bengaluru

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with expertise in cash applications and reconciliations, honed at MSI Services Pvt Ltd. Proven track record in enhancing month-end processes and ensuring compliance with credit management standards. Strong communicator and collaborator, adept at problem-solving to streamline operations and deliver timely results.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Maternity Career Break

07.2020 - 01.2024

Dedicated time to family responsibilities while staying committed to professional growth.
Upgraded technical expertise by mastering advanced Excel functions and enhancing financial acumen through self-paced courses.
Kept pace with industry trends to ensure a smooth transition back into the workforce.

Associate - Accounts Receivables and Collections

MSI Services Pvt Ltd

09.2017 - 06.2020

Managed cash collections and payment applications to customer accounts.
Timely resolution of discrepancies, short payments or unapplied cash.
Collaborated with the internal audit team for account reconciliation.
Update customer records, resolve invoice related issues collaborating with internal teams.
Issued credit and debit memos to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
Enhanced month-end closing processes, reducing reconciliation time by 15%.
Monitored credit limits and payment terms, ensuring compliance with predefined criteria.

Co-Ordinator - Accounts Receivables and Purchase

Ultra Fab India Pvt Ltd

04.2015 - 04.2017

Prepared purchase orders and performed bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
Collaborated across departments to bridge gaps between store, production, suppliers, and clients.
Handled entire order to cash process with billing and collection process.
Streamlined project completion processes, delivering results 10% ahead of schedule.
Conducted site supervision and provided process improvement inputs to enhance operational efficiency.

Education

MBA - Financial Management

Sikkim Manipal University

B. Com -

Goa University

Skills

ERP Systems: Sage Mas500
Software: Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Advanced Functions)
Financial Expertise: Cash Applications
Financial Expertise: Reconciliations
Financial Expertise: Credit Management

Financial Expertise: Reporting
Effective Communication
Team Collaboration
Problem-Solving

Websites

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpa-pednekar-bb573293

Accomplishments

Reduced outstanding balances by 20% within 7 months at MSI Services Pvt Ltd.
Recognized as 'Best Organizer' for implementing process improvements at MSI Services, Pvt. Ltd.
Coordinated cross-functional teams to complete a project under budget and 10% ahead of schedule.

Languages

English
Hindi
Konkani
Gujarati
Marathi

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