Ashish Dsouza

• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
• Set clear team goals supervise tasks and set deadlines.
• Oversee day-to-day operations.
• Evaluate the team performance and report on metrics of accuracy and TAT
• Collaborating with stakeholders for timely closure of open items due to dependency.
• Compiling and preparing all relevant documents for the opening, negotiation, and confirmation of Letters of Credit Coordinating and liaising with the finance department.
• Ensuring strict adherence to the terms and conditions of the L/C is and smooth release of payments.
• Ensuring timely issuance of L/Cs to counterparties and also follow-up with clients for timely receipt of L/Cs, Payment undertakings, etc.
• Established effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers for efficient operations.
• Identified and implemented cost saving measures to improve operational efficiency.
• Managed the accounts payable process ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments.
• Coordinated with external auditors in completion of annual audit requirements.

• Accounts payable – processing Vendor Payments with 3-way matching
• Coordinating with Logistics, Vendors, Treasury and Banks ensuring timely payments to the Supplier.
• Documentation preparation for TR Loan applications/LC Payments
• Daily Invoice matching between RMS, BI Publisher and OFIN
• Month-end book closure and GL review with accuracy
• Periodic Vendor reconciliation and Management reports
• GL review and ensuring timely closure.
• Trading purchase accounting – Purchase Invoices (GRN), Customs Duty, Freight, Insurance, and Other Charges.
• Accounting of purchase returns
• Reconcile import creditors penalty deduction with actual bank credit (monthly basis)
• Vouch Bank Payments
• Vendor data Management
• Preparing Sales Invoice, Royalty invoice and Profit & Loss Statements of all the franchises
• MIS Report Preparation

• Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of imported goods.
• Reviewed and analyzed customs documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Performed quality control checks on incoming shipments.
• Developed and maintained relationships with overseas partners.
• Coordinated the importation of products from multiple countries.
• Ensured all necessary documentation was completed accurately and promptly.
• Liaised with freight forwarders to facilitate efficient transportation methods.
• Provided guidance on best practices for importing and exporting goods.
• Prepared cost estimates for various import operations.
• Managed Vendor payments both EFT/manual for all imports from various countries.
• Managed Import LC issuance, amendments and payments.

• Steered exceptional financial operations and won 'Star Performer for the Month' of May'11.