Financial Controller

• Dec 2019 - Present

 Manage the finance operations of offshore multiple markets, overseeing multiple finance managers work. Including key activities such as: Weekly, monthly and quarterly working capital reporting Cash management reporting Coordinating the monthly close with the markets, to deliver on time, accurate and complete financial statements Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting Monthly review’s of all balance sheets to ensure adequate maintenance & provisions Manage year end close process for all markets Coordinating annual audit at market level with Big four auditor Manage and comply with local and federal government tax filings Maintain and enhance business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Additional controller duties as necessary

Credit Control Director

• May 2017 - Dec 2019

 Responsible for overseeing and directing daily operations of the Credit Department. Approves/denies and monitors credit lines in accordance with all Regulatory and Internal Control Policies and Procedures. Assess credit worthiness of patron increase requests. Ensures department compliance with all Regulatory and Internal Control Policies and Procedures. Monitor credit decisions and activity of all Credit Staff members. Assists patron’s with the establishment of payment arrangements. Prepares and updates Policies and Procedures as necessary. Prepares internal/external Audit responses. Interviews, hires, trains and schedules Credit Staff. Resolves customer disputes; problems, complaints, inquiries. Counsels and assists staff as required. Reviews daily Central Credit Broadcast, mail-in payment log, return chq, profit center/Billing report. Keeps open communication within the Department and with other Departments while providing a positive work environment and encouraging teamwork and cooperation within the Department and with other Departments. Sets the example for excellent customer service standards for all staff. Maintains all Company and Departmental Standards for all staff. Order supplies, create and maintain all Credit Department forms. Prepares and administers annual performance evaluations. Prepares budget; monitors department monthly expenses. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Group Credit Controller

• Jun 2015 - Apr 2017

• Develop the firm’s credit and billing policy in collaboration with the VP – Finance.• Enhance collection and Credit Control procedures, and improve systems and structure with the help of the IT department and accountants.• Report to the Finance Director on a weekly/monthly basis, aged debt analysis and cash collection forecasts.• Suggest the credit terms for each customer and review the terms on semi-annual basis.• Ensure the implementation of collection and credit control procedures, and ensure the availability of the resources to carry out the tasks effectively during the growth of the company to guarantee the collection of due payments on time.• Maintain accurate and up to date client details and account records• Ensure timely postings of payments and invoices, and that payments are applied correctly to the invoices.• Obtain sufficient information to assess the credit worthiness of new and existing clients, by communicating with agencies, banks and review payment history with the company.• Monitor overdue payments, Post Dated checks, returned checks, and manage the collection team and coordinate with accountants.• Handle disputed accounts and negotiate with clients to bring payment in line with terms• Undertake reconciliations and compile documentation for legal action as necessary, including maintaining and keeping sales contracts and official letters.• Carry out ad hoc duties as and when required by VP - Finance• Assist in selecting lawyers for each territories, and ensure all required documents are ready for legal action

Senior Credit Controller - Team Leader

• Jan 2008 - Jun 2015

Principal Accountabilities:1) Review credit requests and recommendation and propose final recommendation for approval.2) Check the account creation request and propose final recommendation for approval.3) Manage documentation filing process to ensure transactions are fully documented and within the standard finance procedure.4) Supervise and check the order releasing activities to ensure compliance with standard procedure.5) Report on credit matters to ensure compliance of department objectives.6) Manage the working communication activities to ensure smooth relationship between business unit and department.7) Follow up with business unit on the customers payment and settlement to ensure that collections & settlement done on time.8) Follow up bounced cheque and legal cases for all the group to keep track of collection , progress and updates to protect company position and risk.9) Coordinate with other finance department to perform work related matters.10) Managing DSO performance and reporting of the group-trading divisions, I provide monthly information to the Credit Manager and CFO.

Credit officer

• Nov 2005 - May 2007