AR Manager| FP&A| Cost Accountant| QBO & Xero Specialist

I'm expert in managing the full accounts receivable cycle, from invoicing to collections, ensuring timely cash inflows and minimizing bad debt. Skilled in developing and implementing credit control policies, overseeing billing accuracy, and reconciling customer accounts to maintain healthy aging reports. Adept at leading AR teams, setting performance targets, and streamlining processes through automation and ERP system enhancements.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for accounting, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, and complex nested formulas. Experienced in automating reports with macros, consolidating data using Power Query, and creating dynamic financial dashboards for budgeting, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Highly skilled in analyzing, tracking, and controlling costs to support strategic decision-making and improve profitability. Experienced in developing and maintaining cost accounting systems, preparing cost variance analyses, and ensuring accurate allocation of overhead, labor, and material costs. Proficient in preparing detailed cost reports, budgeting, and forecasting to support management in pricing, inventory valuation, and cost optimization initiatives. Strong collaboration with the operations/sourcing unit to streamline cost control processes and reduce waste.Well versed in ERP systems (SAP and Oracle) and advance Excel modelling for cost rracking and analysis.

Completed structured QuickBooks Online training with practical exercises in setting up company files, processing customer invoices, managing payments, performing reconciliations, and generating Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss statements and asset management.

Experienced accounting professional with 20+ years in finance operations, including tasks aligned with full-cycle bookkeeping such as recording transactions, managing accounts payable/receivable, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements. Recently completed training in QuickBooks Online and Xero to expand skills into cloud-based bookkeeping.

Proficient in managing the full AR cycle within Oracle R12 & Cloud, including customer master data setup, invoice creation, credit memos, Experienced in configuring payment terms, transaction types, and Auto-Invoice import processes to streamline billing operations. Adept at generating AR aging reports.

Effectively communicate in conversational English with clients, vendors, and stakeholders through email, phone, and virtual or in-person meetings.

Completed structured training covering company setup, chart of accounts, invoicing, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll setup, and financial reporting.

Develop and maintain financial plans, budgets, and forecasts to support business decision-making and ensure efficient resource allocation.

Proficient in SAP CO (Controlling), MM (Materials Management), and FI (Financial Accounting) modules: - Expertise in cost tracking, product costing, and inventory valuation. - Skilled in standard costing, actual costing, and variance analysis within SAP CO to support pricing and profitability decisions. - Experienced in configuring and maintaining Bill of Materials (BOM), routings, and work centers for accurate cost roll-ups. - Adept at managing material master data, monitoring stock movements, and reconciling inventory balances between SAP MM and FI. - Strong ability to prepare and analyze material ledger reports and cost component splits, - identify cost-saving opportunities, and support operational teams with actionable insights.