Meh Engelbert Kum

Support & deliver in the execution of the Revenue Assurance and Billing & collection functions.
Production and analysis of reconciliation from source, through to billing and ensuring that all events are received and processed in a timely, complete and accurate manner. 
Work with account managers, product owners to ensure controls are in place to support the lead to cash process and effective debt recovery.
Provide comprehensive revenue risk analysis to drive internal improvements through prioritization of tasks or resolution activity to mitigate risks of ageing and/or bad debts.
Providing& supporting the Revenue, Cost & Margin Assurance coverage for a varied spread of customers and systems, with on-going revenue.
Management of over, under & incorrect charging issues of services across all systems.
Help develop new reporting models and metrics to improve accuracy, timeliness and efficiency of Revenue, Cost and Margin Assurance.
Provide accurate advice on billing queries.

Senior Accountant, West Africa Region

Prepare and manage month end closing cycle, reviewing and adjusted other monthly accounting entries resulting in accurate financial/monthly reporting.
Participated in annual budget process and fine-tuning monthly forecast via working with other heads of departments.
Prepared AR invoices clients while accounting for revenue and ensuring that invoices are promptly sent to clients.
Acted as lead contact for all vendor invoices and liaised with accounts assistant to ensure payment was in line with payment terms and develop improved process for cost control.
Prepared monthly P&Ls of vessels operating in Equatorial Guinea on time, analysed variances and determined the source of each significant variance while advising management on corrective measures
Ensure completeness of monthly cost-centres accounts under the Congo, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea out ports
Weekly review of processed payment before authorization, which has resulted in minimised avenues for errors and payments of wrong amounts to vendors leading to reduced instances of suppliers’ disputes and protecting company assets
Review debtors regularly and follow up on debts which has resulted in reduced Receivable collection period from 45days to 30days net.
Review working capital requirements and arrange funding which has minimised cash shortages and its accompanying impacts on operations
Prepare and review Profit/Project analysis for tenders in association with the Marketing department
Ensure proper documentation is received from customer before invoices are raised and posted into the books of accounts which has resulted in reduced disputes with clients and hence timely invoice settlement and reduced receivable collection days.

Swire Pacific Offshore Oct 2013 to March 2017
Accounts Payable Team Lead West Africa Region
Coordinated the activities of the Accounts Payable and invoice processing team for the West Africa Regional Office based in Douala
Ensured that all established procedures relating to invoices processing and payments are understood and followed up in order to protect the company’s financial resources
I was responsible for developing reports for management, summarizing the business financial position in areas of income, expenses, capital usage and cash flows, and assist in the preparation of annual budget and financial forecast
Successfully managed and controlled billions and millions balances of XAF and foreign currencies accounts respectively
As a leader in the AP Team I provided guidance, training and coaching to my team to help maximize team productivity and constantly review work done by other team mates

2013: February-June 2013, Lecturer of Financial Accounting (F3) of the ACCA at THE Professional Institute of Corporate Certified Accountants.

2012/2013
- Voluntary Service at TAHBAH MARINE Services (T M S) Douala, Cameroon.
Day to day review and sending out of invoices and their subsequent recording
Prepared operational budgets for use in the company
Tracking old receivables with the use of an aged receivable analysis,
Receivables circularization and
Internal control reviews
Participated in sourcing and purchasing materials for supplies to clients
Negotiated prices for repairs and maintenance parts for Non Current Assets (Vehicles and Trucks)
Negotiated prices for repairs and maintenance services rendered
Was amongst the team that went to the field for garbage removal from vessels, treatment and disposal
Was amongst the team that went on board to deliver goods to clients both offshore and onshore
Carried out receivables reconciliation between the receivable balance and client's statement.