credit control manager
Skynet worldwide express
Total years of experience :17 years, 11 Months
Credit Control Manager 1996 to Present
Skynet (Gulf) worldwide Express, Courier service industry, since 1994, with an average turnover of 2.8Million in a month. Over 300 employees and 5 own offices in the ME and as a HUB for entire Asian subcontinent, ME and GCC Franchise offices all over the world.
Joined as an accountant in 1996, got promoted as a senior accountant in 2002 and promoted as Credit Control Manager in 2008
Responsible for both Account Receivable (AR) and Account Payable (AP)
Established and maintained work priorities to meet daily demands.
Target driven role with high interaction with airlines and other channels.
Having to make decisions as to whether to offer credit to a client.
Facilitate proper documentation, credit check and approvals before opening of credit accounts.
Attend and handle customer request as well as sales enquiries and inter-related department issues
Fixing the routing of shipments in the most cost effective manner.
Identifying accounts that will require special attention or investigation. Made personal visits to major customers for outstanding payments which are due more than 90 days.
Ensure the billing system is well maintained across the region and co-ordinate with IT if required
Periodic monitoring of service agreements provided by the external parties
Updating customer records & ensuring that records are up to date including the rate card
Reconciliation of accounts
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and lead a team of 7 accounts assistants.
Handled Petty cash of about AED45K on a daily basis.
Administered efficient working of invoicing and ensured high levels of productivity.
Evaluated the billing functions of both local and international customers in accordance with financial procedures and policies.
Coordinated with clients and services departments to facilitate all billing functions.
Prepared reports to be submitted to senior management.
Reporting on credit and debt status, as well as credit management processes, to senior managers within the organization