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Mohammed Abdul Ateeq

Mohammed Abdul Ateeq

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Seasoned professional with focus on collections management and operational oversight. Drive successful debt recovery through strategic planning and negotiation skills. Utilise strong analytical abilities and team leadership to enhance financial performance and mitigate risks.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Collections & Recovery Manager

PROMPT DEBT COLLECTIONS
, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
03.2023 - Current
  • Supervised billing, investigation, collection, and delinquency enforcement across multiple units.
  • Established workload distribution for each unit to optimize efficiency.
  • Monitored work activities to resolve issues and ensure adherence to policies.
  • Oversaw staff to guarantee accurate and timely customer invoicing.
  • Developed and delivered training programs for new employees on policies and procedures.
  • Recommended procedural changes for operational efficiency and sought approval from management.
  • working with Early and Late recovery accounts with more intensive efforts to recover funds from accounts that have already become delinquents.
  • Set departmental payment collection goals to enhance recovery efforts.
  • Collaborated with customers on complex revenue issues, implementing necessary billing adjustments.


Assistant Collections Manager

PROMPT DEBT COLLECTIONS LLC
11.2020 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated training sessions for new hires promoting consistency in procedures followed across the team.
  • Initiated discussions with higher management on process enhancements leading to better output.
  • Handled escalated calls from customers professionally, resolving issues swiftly.
  • Assisted in preparing monthly reports for senior management review.
  • Negotiated repayment plans with clients, resulting in improved cash flow.
  • Ensured all staff adhered to company policies whilst handling collections activity.
  • Monitored collection trends; developed strategies accordingly.
  • Coached and mentored junior staff to maximise finance department capabilities.

Collections & Recovery Team Leader

PROMPT DEBT COLLECTIONS LLC
, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
09.2018 - 11.2020

Managed daily operations of collection team to ensure efficiency.

  • Inputted data and created spreadsheets to track staff progress in debt collection.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and supervisors regarding settlement options.
  • Set targets and allocated portfolios to drive team performance.
  • Achieved monthly targets through effective team management and motivation.
  • Planned and communicated collection improvement strategies, monitoring implementation.
  • Supervised credit risk inquiries and monitored total dues collections.
  • Conducted call quality audits to maintain high standards of customer service.

Collections & Recovery Team Leader

AL LIWAN DEBT COLLECTIONS LLC (COMPANY CLOSED)
, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to identify improvement areas for each team member.
  • Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, showcasing strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members, maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Implemented new working methods which improved overall efficiency of the team operations.
  • Liaised between debtors and company representatives, fostering effective communication..
  • Worked diligently towards achieving monthly collection targets without compromising customer service standards.
  • Organized and maintained customer files, enhancing data management efficiency.

Sr. Customer Service Executive cum Acting Supervisor

BLS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
06.2016 - 10.2017

Scheduled facility appointments and confirmed through contact center.

  • Identified cancellation slots, updating line manager for waiting list applicants.
  • Cross-checked pending applications, ensuring follow-up with consulate for exceeded TAT cases.
  • Updated clients on consulate-required additional documentation for pending cases.
  • Handled client registrations according to specific service requirements.
  • Educated clients on turnaround times and associated costs of requested services.
  • Adhered to confidentiality policies, delivering tasks respectfully.
  • Prepared daily cash collection reports, depositing into organisation accounts.

Executive

KARVY COMPUTERSHARE PVT LTD
, INDIA
09.2014 - 01.2016
  • Compiled monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Generated supporting schedules, statistical reports, and reconciliations for shareholder reporting.
  • Oversaw timely processing of all investors' financial and non-financial requests.
  • Executed accurate payments for redemptions, withdrawal plans, dividends, and commissions.
  • Ensured compliance with prospectus guidelines and service standards during payment processes.
  • Managed consistency within department through escalation of unresolved issues.
  • Trained new employees on various mutual fund offerings.

Collection Officer

ICICI Bank -INDIA
, INDIA
09.2011 - 05.2014

Handled customer queries, providing information in accordance with defined standards.

  • Ensured high-quality customer service while reducing delinquency rates.
  • Followed up via mail and phone with loans and insurance carriers on late payments.
  • Interacted with customers to understand reasons for delayed payments.
  • Executed tasks in compliance with FSS collections criteria.
  • Achieved monthly targets within allocated time frames.
  • Reviewed overdue balances, educating customers on implications of late payments.
  • Resolved billing disputes and conducted thorough investigations of unsettled accounts.

Education

Masters in Finance (M.B.A Finance/H.R) -

MRM Institute of M.G.M.T. (OSMANIA UNIVERSITY)
2011

Skills

  • Finacle, Finnone & FCRM
  • Collection progress reporting
  • Payment plan Negotiations
  • Collections processes and practices
  • Bad debt recovery
  • Dispute management
  • Debtor Management System
  • MS Office proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Received the 'Best Performer' award from the Business Manager

Languages

Hindi, Urdu
Native
English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Collections & Recovery Manager

PROMPT DEBT COLLECTIONS
03.2023 - Current

Assistant Collections Manager

PROMPT DEBT COLLECTIONS LLC
11.2020 - 03.2023

Collections & Recovery Team Leader

PROMPT DEBT COLLECTIONS LLC
09.2018 - 11.2020

Collections & Recovery Team Leader

AL LIWAN DEBT COLLECTIONS LLC (COMPANY CLOSED)
10.2017 - 08.2018

Sr. Customer Service Executive cum Acting Supervisor

BLS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
06.2016 - 10.2017

Executive

KARVY COMPUTERSHARE PVT LTD
09.2014 - 01.2016

Collection Officer

ICICI Bank -INDIA
09.2011 - 05.2014

Masters in Finance (M.B.A Finance/H.R) -

MRM Institute of M.G.M.T. (OSMANIA UNIVERSITY)
Mohammed Abdul Ateeq