Experience

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  International SOS EEMEA

  • Singapore
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head of Credit Control, EEMEA

    • Oct 2014 - Jul 2023

    As Head of Credit Control, I ensure adherence to credit control, accounting, quality and other relevant company procedures and ascertain that these are strictly adhered to and familiarised with relevant computer packages.Took part in strategic decision making and influence future direction of the Organization, I provided financial leadership and aligned business and finance strategy to grow the business.I review and analyse AR and Bad Debts from Sub Regions. I also monitor, train and guide credit and collections staff. As per the company’s debt collection procedure, I ascertain customers pay within their agreed payment terms and chase payments if necessary. Additionally, I deal with customer account queries / complaints, including liaising with other departments and ensure they are brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

  • Manager Finance

    • Nov 2005 - Jan 2017

  • Deputy Finance Manager

    • Nov 2005 - Jun 2011

    At the outset joined as Billing Supervisor (Nov 2005), then got promoted as Country Deputy Finance Manager (Jun 2008) and Deputy Finance Manager (Jul 2011). In this role, I evaluated and closed monthly accounting books for the local entities under close supervision of the country finance manager. I also supervised the finance team on a day to day basis, ensured that work is prioritised to meet deadlines. For the team, I ensured viable staff-cover of the department and provided support and training as appropriate. I also carried out bank reconciliations for all of bank accounts, investigated any unusual items and prepared them for review by the Finance Manager. To modernise and improve the function, I evaluated and made recommendations on the automated systems and processes within the department.

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  RMSI Medical Solutions Ltd

  • Dubai, UAE

  • Regional Billing & Credit Control Manager

    • Aug 2011 - Oct 2014
    • Dubai, UAE

    As a Regional Billing & Credit Control Manager, I resolved issues arising from actions or events involving administrative functions throughout the progress of a job from sale to billing of the customer. I also met billing financial standards by providing annual billing budget information. Managed expenditures, identified variances and implemented corrective actions.Over the years, I worked in close coordination with the Accounting department for regular analysis and review of clients’ accounts receivables and ensure correct allocation of payments. I also compiled and submitted proper reports to the Management on monthly basis and ensured payments are made on time. Additionally, I provided necessary help to the CFO with annual budgeting and analysed the monthly revenue against budgets.

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  Middle East Development

  • Finance Administrator

    • May 2005 - Oct 2005

    As a Finance Administrator, I compiled and presented financial reports in an accurate and timely manner and monitored all financial, project/program and grants accounting. Amongall the board of directors, I coordinated and led the annual audit process, liaised with external auditors and the finance committee. I also ascertained that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.During my engagement, I updated and implemented all necessary business policies and accounting practices. I also improved finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual. To prepare Bank Book and Cash Journal, I extended adequate assistance to maintain all books of Accounts. For the Sales Director, I compiled and drafted sales report.

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  WNS Global Services (Town & Country Insurance Services)

  • Finance Administrator

    • May 2004 - Mar 2005

    In this capacity, I developed and maintained financial analysis and reporting activities for organization. I also prepared finance reports and account reconciliation reports according to company policies on periodic basis. Over the years, I supported the annual financial audit processes through the preparation of standard reports as well as other custom reports as requested.I also provided adequate assistance to the Assistant Vice President of the process. Additionally, I followed up with the Team Targets for collection of Cash. I streamlined processes and procedures for improving operational efficiency of finance reporting and budgeting systems.My credentials include identifying and resolving invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues. Preceding Assignments◆ Accountant, Shetty & Company, Feb 2003-Mar 2004◆ Audit Assistant, Lahoti Kasat & Company, Aug 2001-Jan 2003