Ragnar Ragnarsson, Credit Controller - Lead Internal auditor - Quality Assurance Coordinator

Ragnar Ragnarsson

Credit Controller - Lead Internal auditor - Quality Assurance Coordinator

DHL Express

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Corporate Finance
Experience
4 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :4 years, 2 Months

Credit Controller - Lead Internal auditor - Quality Assurance Coordinator at DHL Express
  • Iceland
  • January 2010 to February 2014

Credit Controller & DGF Controller, DHL Express Iceland, Jan´10 - Feb´14

• Account receivable management ( collection, account reconciliation, negotiating payments plans, check credit ratings )
• Excellent record of meeting/exceeding KPI targets. Frequently in top three positions in DSO ranking in Europe.
• 35% decrease in DSO from May 2010 to September 2010. Credit notes from 8% to under 1, 5%.
• Process owner for credit/debit card, cash, bank transfers and Giro payments.
• Ensured Finance department compliance with CRISP ( DHL Financial Standards & Procedures).
• Implemented electronic billing (E-billing) with regional support.
• Assisted in month-end closing and production of management reports.
• Assist in annual budgeting
• Monitored and analyzed all DHL Global Forwarding Iceland shipments. Recovered lost revenue in excess of $30.000 in the first week.

Lead Internal Auditor & Quality Assurance Coordinator, DHL Express Iceland, Jan´11 - Feb´14

• Implemented and efficiently maintained ISO 9001 Quality Management System, resulting in Det Norske Veritas (DNV) certification.
• Developed and carried out audit plans that covered ten departments and two facilities.
• Reviewed and evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with corporate procedure, policies and ISO requirements.
• Recommended improved internal controls and business processes. Ensured that corrective/preventive actions were developed and implemented.
• Responsible for training and internal communications on quality matters.
• Served with the Country Manager on a Quality Board which had a final saying in accepting or rejecting all new/changed procedures.

Education

Master's degree, Corporate Finance
  • at Reykjavík University
  • December 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business
  • at Bifröst University
  • January 2008
High school or equivalent, Economics
  • at Commercial college of Iceland
  • May 2005

Specialties & Skills

Quality Assurance
Quality Analysis
Quality Auditing
Billing
Quality Management
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
SUN Accounting System
Navision Financial System
Procedure & Policy Compliance
Internal Audits
Project Management
Cost Control
Creation of procedures
Credit Analysis
Quality Management Systems
Business Analysis
Client Relations & Negotiation
Account Receivable Management

Languages

English
Expert
Danish
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Mandarin
Beginner

Training and Certifications

ISO 9001 Requirements, ISO 14001 Requirements, Internal Audits – ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (Training)
Training Institute:
DHL Express
Date Attended:
September 2012

Hobbies

  • Sports
    Especially football and volleyball