HAROON RASHEED

Accounts Payable

• Ensured accurate vendor reconciliation and timely settlement of invoices to maintain smooth operations.
• Prepared and provided weekly Accounts Payable (AP) reports, keeping management informed about actual payables for effective cash flow planning.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with vendors to enhance collaboration and ensure seamless business operations.

Credit Control Management

• Assessed customers' financial stability and ensured compliance with company credit policies before initiating business transactions.
• Coordinated with the credit insurance team to evaluate risk exposure and secure necessary coverage.
• Monitored outstanding receivables, mitigated credit risks, and ensured timely collections to maintain a healthy cash flow.

Accounts Receivable Management

• Managed customer invoicing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms.
• Monitored outstanding receivables, followed up on overdue payments, and implemented collection strategies to reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
• Conducted credit evaluations and worked closely with the credit insurance team to mitigate financial risks.
• Maintained accurate accounts receivable records, reconciled customer accounts, and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Provided regular AR reports to management, highlighting key trends, outstanding balances, and potential risks.
• Built strong relationships with customers to ensure smooth payment processes and improve overall cash flow management.

Invoice Automation

• Collaborated with the tech team to design and develop a product-to-invoice automation system, streamlining the customer invoicing process.
• Implemented automation to enhance accuracy, reduce manual workload, and improve operational efficiency.
• Optimized invoicing workflows, ensuring faster processing times and minimizing errors in financial transactions.
• Led the implementation of accounting modules in ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Oracle NetSuite, to enhance financial reporting and process automation.

Additional Tasks

• Worked with business teams to identify issues affecting financial results and profitability.
• Organized training sessions to upskill sales team on handling key accounts.

• Managed local and international shipping of Oil & Gas products, including Gasoil, Bitumen, Base Oil, and Petrochemicals.
• Oversaw stock inventory management and prepared reconciliation reports for management review.
• Prepared Letter of Credit (LC) documents in compliance with bank requirements for trade transactions.
• Issued essential purchase and sales documents, such as LPOs, tax invoices, and delivery notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepared weekly sales reports, providing a clear view of business performance.
• Performed general administrative tasks, enhancing overall departmental productivity.

• Assist customers with product/service inquiries and provide expert recommendations.
• Identify customer needs and offer suitable solutions to enhance sales.
• Address customer concerns, complaints, and service-related queries.
• Provide after-sales support, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.