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Work History
Education
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ATA ULLAH MUSA

ATA ULLAH MUSA

Senior Credit Controller
Dubai

Summary

Experienced Senior Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable professional with a strong background in financial management. Proficient in managing credit control operations, ensuring timely payments, and minimizing bad debts. Skilled in analyzing creditworthiness, developing effective credit control strategies, and maintaining positive client relationships. Adept at overseeing accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliations. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and support financial objectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Order to Cash - Senior Credit Controller

Informa Middle East Limited
Dubai
03.2015 - Current
  • Led dynamic team of two professionals at Arab Health, demonstrating exceptional leadership in achieving remarkable results: 100% invoicing accuracy and impressive 98% collection rate.
  • Led dynamic team of two professionals at Medlab Middle East, demonstrating exceptional leadership in achieving remarkable results: 99% invoicing accuracy and impressive 95% collection rate.
  • Managed meticulous collection of outstanding balances from clients, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.
  • Maintained meticulous records of client interactions, inquiries, and resolutions in CRM system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Expedited payment processing by promptly providing clients with necessary documentation, such as contracts and invoices, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations
  • Achieved 99% accurate credit risk decision making process
  • Provided leadership and guidance to team members during challenging periods, fostering collaborative and supportive environment
  • Successfully juggled multiple priorities and deadlines, consistently delivering exceptional results while supporting team efforts
  • Addressed client queries promptly and effectively, facilitating debt collection and minimizing bad debt
  • Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing and payment disputes, strengthening client relationships
  • Analyzed accounts receivable reports to identify overdue accounts and implemented strategies to optimize cash flow
  • Negotiated payment plans and settlements with clients, achieving significant reductions in bad debts
  • Generated and distributed comprehensive reports to stakeholders, providing insights into sales balances and collection trends
  • Investigated and resolved payment discrepancies, ensuring accurate account reconciliation
  • Managed unallocated cash items on assigned accounts, working with finance team to ensure timely resolution.
  • Assisted with audit processes related to sales accounts, collaborating effectively with auditors.
  • Main Contact Person for Bank, responsible for day-to-day liaison and communication with bank to ensure smooth operations and effective collaboration.
  • Played integral role in development of business continuity plans related to credit control operations, ensuring minimal disruption during unforeseen events.
  • Conducted periodic audits of credit control processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures accordingly.
  • Strengthened internal controls by identifying inefficiencies in existing procedures and recommending improvements to support sustainable growth.
  • Reduced overdue accounts by consistently monitoring receivables and initiating timely follow-ups with clients.

Credit Control Specialist

Informa Middle East Limited
Dubai
12.2013 - 03.2015
  • Managed meticulous collection of outstanding balances from clients, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.
  • Maintained meticulous records of client interactions, inquiries, and resolutions in CRM system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Expedited payment processing by promptly providing clients with necessary documentation, such as contracts and invoices, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations
  • Achieved 99% accurate credit risk decision making process.
  • Successfully juggled multiple priorities and deadlines, consistently delivering exceptional results while supporting team efforts
  • Addressed client queries promptly and effectively, facilitating debt collection and minimizing bad debt.
  • Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing and payment disputes, strengthening client relationships.
  • Analyzed accounts receivable reports to identify overdue accounts and implemented strategies to optimize cash flow.
  • Negotiated payment plans and settlements with clients, achieving significant reductions in bad debts.
  • Investigated and resolved payment discrepancies, ensuring accurate account reconciliation.
  • Managed accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and payment allocation.
  • Managed unallocated cash items on assigned accounts, working with finance team to ensure timely resolution.
  • Assisted with audit processes related to sales accounts, collaborating effectively with auditors.

Database Researcher

Informa Middle East Limited
Dubai
01.2011 - 11.2013
  • Conducted tele-research to gather and curate databases of potential clients, and meticulously input them into system for seamless integration and accessibility.
  • Managed over 80 customer calls per day.
  • Broad Database & technical knowledge combined with outstanding performance & creative ideas on building integrity database.
  • Carry out tele reminding job.

Education

Google Analytics Professional Certificate -

Google, Dubai, UAE
12.2022 - 04.2023

BBA - International Business

American Heritage University, Dubai, UAE
09.2007 - 08.2010

Grade 12th with 96.8% of marks -

Islamic Scientific Institute For Basic & Secondary Education, Al Ain, UAE
09.2000 - 06.2007

Skills

  • Tableau
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    Accomplishments

    • Nominated for Informa Award in 2020 & 2024
    • Employee of the Month
    • Appreciating certificate and award from Ministry of Education for high performance in school.

    Timeline

    Google - Google Analytics Professional Certificate,
    12.2022 - 04.2023
    Order to Cash - Senior Credit Controller - Informa Middle East Limited
    03.2015 - Current
    Credit Control Specialist - Informa Middle East Limited
    12.2013 - 03.2015
    Database Researcher - Informa Middle East Limited
    01.2011 - 11.2013
    American Heritage University - BBA, International Business
    09.2007 - 08.2010
    Islamic Scientific Institute For Basic & Secondary Education - Grade 12th with 96.8% of marks,
    09.2000 - 06.2007
    ATA ULLAH MUSASenior Credit Controller