Fathima Shamla

Monitored and reconciled multi-country, end-to-end AR and AP processes, cutting outstanding receivables by 25% and strengthening overall cash flow.
• Leveraged Focus9 ERP to streamline AR/AP tracking across multiple entities and regions, scheduling payments to capture early-payment discounts and meet contractual terms.
• Postedjournalentriesanddailybankingtransactionsacross12bankaccounts, deliveringStart-of-Dayreporting and daily reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
• Generated and analyzed KPIs, including ageing reports and collection efficiency metrics, to identify risk trends and resolve client/vendor disputes via proactive outreach.
• Processed new account openings, BDA comparisons, and rebate structure reviews to ensure full contract alignment before activation.
• Standardized month-end and annual bank interest calculation and accrual schedules, supporting timely, audit- ready financial close.
• Reconciled financial accounts for 12 retail outlets, ensuring accurate daily cash/card deposits and a fully nullified monthly trial balance.
• Presented monthly AR/AP summaries and KPI performance at finance review meetings, translating data into actionable insights for leadership.
• Supervised and guided an outsourced finance team, ensuring compliance with internal controls and authorizing accounting entry postings.
• Managed bank-related finance activities, including LPO deals, trust receipts, STL, and invoice financing, with full documentation accuracy.
• Strengthened internal financial controls and ensured ongoing compliance with regulatory and corporate finance policies.

Delivered structured lesson plans in ICT, Accounting, and Business Studies, earning the Best Lecturer award for excellence in teaching and student outcomes.

Managed Financial, Accounts Makntenance of Business organization by financial performance with meeting all deadlines, Bank Reconciliation, Handle all store sales EOD summaries as one personal in one task as a key player