RAKESH BHASKARA SHETTY
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Sales Coordinator with a passion for the freight forwarding industry. Seeking a challenging role in a dynamic organization where I can my leverage exceptional organizational and communication skills to support the sales team in achieving revenue targets and delivering exceptional customer service. I aim to contribute to the growth and success of the company while continuously enhancing my professional abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Coordinator
Globelink West Star Shipping LLC
04.2019 - Current
- Shipment Coordination: Arrange and coordinate the movement of goods, including booking shipping space, preparing necessary documentation, and tracking shipments from origin to destination.
- Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service by addressing clients' inquiries, tracking shipment status, and resolving any issues or concerns that may arise during the shipping process.
- Documentation: Prepare and process shipping documents, such as invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, customs declarations, and certificates of origin, in compliance with relevant regulations and requirements.
- Customs Compliance: Ensure compliance with customs regulations and international trade laws for both import and export shipments. Assist with customs clearance procedures and work with customs brokers when needed.
- Freight Quotations: Provide clients with accurate and competitive freight quotations based on shipping requirements, transit times, and cost considerations.
- Carrier Negotiation: Negotiate rates and service contracts with carriers, airlines, trucking companies, and other logistics providers to obtain the best possible terms for clients.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks or delays in shipments and develop contingency plans to address them effectively.
- Freight Tracking: Monitor the movement of shipments throughout the shipping process, proactively addressing any delays or issues that may arise.
- Billing and Invoicing: Prepare accurate and timely invoices for clients, ensuring proper billing and payment processing
- Stay Updated on Regulations: Keep up-to-date with changes in transportation regulations, customs laws, and trade agreements that may impact freight forwarding operations.
- Problem-solving: Tackle challenges and find creative solutions to ensure the smooth flow of shipments and meet clients' expectations.
Payable Accountant/Data Entry Operator
Abuissa Holding
09.2013 - 11.2016
- Invoice Processing: Reviewing and processing incoming invoices from suppliers and vendors, ensuring that they are accurate, properly authorized, and in compliance with company policies.
- Payment Processing: Coordinating and executing the payment of approved invoices within the agreed-upon payment terms, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions, invoices, and payments in the company's accounting system.
- Supplier Reconciliation: Conducting periodic reconciliations between the company's records and vendors' statements to ensure there are no discrepancies and outstanding payments are addressed.
- Compliance and Audit: Ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations. Assisting with internal and external audits related to AP processes.
- Month-end and Year-end Activities: Assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting
Accounts Executive
Park Plaza
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Recording daily cash collection and petty cash expenses.
- Preparing bank reconciliation and helping accounts receivable and payable department for debtors follow up and supplier payment
- Assisting to cost controller for checking restaurant bills.
Accounts Executive
Davanam Sarovar Portico Suites
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly account activities including timely and accurate accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation of all corporate accounts, cash receipts, , invoicing, and preparation of daily bank deposits
- Accountable for preparation and delivery of month-end closings and financial reporting activities to corporate accountant
- Managing the monthly preparation of statutory report for indirect tax return.
Accounts Executive
Ramee Guestline Hotel
12.2009 - 05.2012
- Managing the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that organizational finances were maintained in an effective up to date and accurate manner and verifying the transaction complied with financial policies and procedures.
- Keeping a record that all payables are entered accurately and effectively into the accounting system, including a thorough description of each item maintaining a listing of accounts payable general ledger.
- Manage Accounts Receivable and ensure all debtors accounts are reconciled regularly and Review the AR Aging report on daily basis
- Ensure that all credit applications properly documented approved by the management and are based on hotel’s policy and procedure
- Coordinating and following-up with customers for the collection of overdue/long outstanding account and ensure that the invoice is sent on daily basis
- Managing the monthly preparation of bank reconciliation & Statutory report for
- Monthly Direct Tax & Indirect Tax return
- Handling of main cash and petty cash & reconcile the cash reports.
Education
Master of commerce -
Mangalore University Distance
Mangalore05.2018
Bachelor of commerce -
Mangalore University
Shirva,India05.2009
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Logistics Expertise
- Communications Skills
- Negotiation Skills
Timeline
Senior Sales Coordinator
Globelink West Star Shipping LLC
04.2019 - Current
Payable Accountant/Data Entry Operator
Abuissa Holding
09.2013 - 11.2016
Accounts Executive
Park Plaza
07.2013 - 09.2013
Accounts Executive
Davanam Sarovar Portico Suites
06.2012 - 07.2013
Accounts Executive
Ramee Guestline Hotel
12.2009 - 05.2012
Master of commerce -
Mangalore University Distance
Bachelor of commerce -
Mangalore University
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