Javaria Athar Shah

BU: Sports (UAE, KSA, Bahrain, Egypt)
Department: Credit Control – Group Finance
Tenure: Jan 2024 - Present

BU: Retails
Department: Accounts Receivable – Consumer Goods
Tenure: November 2020 – December 2023

• Collaborated with internal departments to resolve billing discrepancies, improving interdepartmental communication.
• Conducted monthly account reviews to identify potential issues and maintain healthy aging reports.
• Reduced invoice disputes by establishing clear invoicing guidelines and protocols for the team.
• Streamlined account reconciliation procedures, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Implemented stringent follow-up procedures for overdue payments, resulting in faster collection rates.
• Negotiated payment plans with delinquent customers, preserving long-term business relationships while recovering outstanding funds.
• Oversaw credit approval process for new customers, minimizing risk of bad debt write-offs.
• Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
• Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
• Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues.
• Checking Job order for the approval of Jobs & ensure no Job released if credit limit or terms have been exceeded.

• Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, optimizing cash flow management and minimizing errors.
• Monitored expense trends to identify cost-saving opportunities within the organization''s budget constraints.
• Reduced account discrepancies by implementing reconciliation system that increased overall efficiency.
• Provided comprehensive support during external audit processes, ensuring timely completion and minimal disruption to operations.
• Streamlined account reconciliation process, enhancing accuracy and reducing processing time.
• Performed pre- and post-submission checks VAT returns.

• Learned new processes, and programs quickly.
• Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
• Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
• Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
• Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
• Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
• Working on special project assigned for receivables credit impairment assessment and
  write-off.

• Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new auditing techniques.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new industries'' specific requirements during diverse client engagements across various sectors.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality audit services and addressing their concerns promptly during audit process.
• Collaborated with audit team members to complete assignments on time and within budget constraints.