PRAVIN PAUL ROCHE – ACICM
(Associate Chartered Institute of Credit Management - UK)
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Email: pravinpaulroche@yahoocom
LinkedIn: https://wwwlinkedincom/in/pravin-paul-roche-acicm-b4533190/ OBJECTIVE & CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Over 28 years of experience and specialization in Credit Analysis, Credit Management, Sales Support, Service Quality, Collections and Credit Control in the Automobile Industry and other businesses. Dynamic and result- oriented, pro-active, enthusiastic with strong track record of high performance, accomplishing various task and responsibilities assigned. Furthermore, I am self-motivated, strong team player, with an ability and capability in providing assistance to management to plan, develop and implement policies and services according to the business needs, objectives, growth and goals of the company. Below are few of the many major noteworthy highlights of my career:
Employee of the Year Award for outstanding performance for the fiscal year 2009 at Hertz
Successfully completed my Diploma studies in Credit Management with the Chartered Institute of Credit Management, (CICM) UK Currently studying CMA – USA
Continuous improvement on Process for Credit and Collection
Timely generating and developing MIS reports
Recommended and implemented Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB) in Credit Policies
Debtor list for Payment Plan, Police case, Bad debt was initiated & implemented quarterly
Responsible to keep AR Days and Provision movement at the minimum
Mastered the techniques of Credit Management
Proficiency in MS Office Suite specializing in Excel along with Tally, Oracle and Carpro EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Diploma in Credit Management June 2016
Chartered Institute of Credit Management, (CICM) UK Certificate in Computer Accountancy September 2004 The Institute of Computer Accountants
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance December 1989
Mumbai University
Diploma in Travel & Tourism May 1986
IITC – Mumbai
SKILLS
Excellent communication, team work, analytical ability, tenacity, attention to detail and leadership PROFESSIONAL CAREER EXPERIENCE
Credit Analyst – Hertz Al Futtaim Group, Dubai UAE September 2012 till date
Headed the QA/UAT of the overall system upgrades of the Carpro software – Hertz’s
Responsible for Customer’s documentations as per the Company’s Policy & System Checks
Responsible for financial documents and Customer’s fact sheet
Assessing Risks and Credibility of the Prospective Company with the references provided
Review Credit application forms of Customers and set Credit limits and evaluate Credit risks
Responsible for Credit Management, keeping in view the Company’s Policy and Objectives especially AR Days and Provision Movement at the minimum
Monitoring the Credit limit, Credit granting and updating process improvement
Generating MIS Reports - Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Annually
Analyze ageing and deactivate debtors in the system on monthly basis
Maintaining list of inactive accounts and propose Payment Plan, Police case and Bad Debts to the Finance Manager and Sales Manager quarterly
Set monthly targets for a 10 member team as well as Collection of Overdue Account Debts
Onboarding training to new recruits and assistance given to the team on daily basis to conduct their task, which includes soft skills for customer visits and telephone collections
Follow up on outstanding payments and email statement of account to the respective clients
Monitoring deposits of cash/cheque in the bank on day-to-day basis
Relevant entries of cash, cheque and bank transfer receipts in Car-pro on a daily basis
Maintenance of sales ledger, providing ageing report weekly/monthly basis to the Sales Manager
Organizing and conducting Monthly review meetings with the sales team
Address problem areas regarding discrepancies and focus on problem solving Direct interaction with the Client and if need, arrange and execute personal visits together with the sales manager
Responsible for Crisis Management in due co-ordination with the Management
Maintain a skillful relationship with the Sales team as well as develop and implement standard operating process for the company A/R
Co-ordination with Internal & External Customers Credit Controller – Hertz Al Futtaim Group, Dubai UAE May 2009 – September 2012
Setting monthly targets for the team consisting of 10 employees
Collection of Overdue Account Debts
Follow up on outstanding payments and email or fax statement of accounts to the respective clients on regular basis
Keeping accurate account of Cash and Cheque receivables and monitoring deposits of Cash/Cheque in the Bank on day-to-day basis
Relevant entries of Cash, Cheque and Bank transfer receipts in Car-pro on day to day basis and Bank reconciliation
Providing monthly ledger to the Credit Manager
Providing ageing report weekly/monthly basis to the Business development managers pertaining to their accounts
Generating MIS Reports - Weekly, Monthly & Annually
Monitoring the credit limit and updating process
Direct interaction with the Client If needed arrange and execute personal visits
Responsible for Crisis Management in due co-ordination with the Management
Handling and Conducting Quality Assurance & Training of the team
Maintain an accurate and up to date customer database
Maintain a skillful relationship with the Sales team
Co-ordination with Internal & External Customers Collection Administrator – Hertz Al Futtaim Group, Dubai UAE December 2004 – May 2009
Collection of Overdue Account Debts
Ensure dispatch of Sales Invoices with necessary supports within the 5 th
of every month’
Follow up on outstanding payments and email or fax statement of accounts to the respective clients on regular basis
Keeping accurate account of Cash and Cheque receivables and monitoring deposits of Cash/Cheque in the Bank on day-to-day basis
Relevant entries of Cash, Cheque and Bank transfer receipts in Car-pro on day to day basis and Bank reconciliation
Providing ageing report weekly/monthly basis to the Business development managers pertaining to their accounts
Generating MIS Reports: Weekly, Monthly & Annually
Responsible for Crisis Management in due co-ordination with the Management
Maintain an accurate and up to date customer database
Maintain a skillful relationship with the Sales team
Co-ordination with Internal & External Customers and Official Visits Accounts Officer – Plastica Industries LLC April 2000 – February 2004
Ensure dispatch of Sales Invoice with necessary supports within the 5 th
of every month’
Posting entries of cash, cheques, and bank transfer receipts in the system
Follow up on outstanding payments and email or fax statement of accounts to the respective clients on regular basis
Keeping accurate account of cash and cheque receivables and monitoring deposits of cash / cheque in the Bank on day-to-day basis
Maintained an accurate and up to date customer database
Generating MIS Reports: Weekly, Monthly & Annually
Maintained a skillful relationship with the sales team
Control/Distribution/Inventory of Printing &Stationary Manager – Falcon Printing Arts April 1998 – February 2000
Managed Account Receivables/Payables, Petty Cash, Ledger
Ensure total upkeep of the Office/factory Premises
Supervision and Instructions on Printing, Graphics, Animation
Complete end to end Inventory Management of the Company
Negotiation and finalization of Orders
Coordination with Staff and Production
Control of Dispatch and distribution
Administration Manager – Fulford India Limited October 1995 – April 1998
Managed Petty cash, Bills Payable, Vouchers
Short-listing, Interviews & recruitment of Skilled & Unskilled Labor, Staff
Liaising with Government officials/licenses/various Services
Identify and Hire Security to ensure total safety of the office premises & factory
Complete end to end Inventory Management of the Company
Identify and Hire Housekeeping agency to ensure, total upkeep of the office/factory premises
Supervise travel & tours arrangement such as Reservations, Itinerary, Visas, Ticketing, hotel & Car Bookings
Supervision & Distribution of Printing and Stationary to Staff, Branches and outbound locations PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMPANY LAST DESIGNATION DURATION
Shaw Wallace & Co Asst. Admin Manager July 1994 – October 1995 CMS Computers Limited Sr. Admin Officer April 1992 – June 1994 Essar Projects Limited Administration Officer April 1991 – April 1992 Kotak & Company Asst. Admin Officer Feb 1990 – April 1991 PERSONAL DETAILS
Married
Valid UAE Driving License
Interest: Researching current topics, reading, music, playing the keyboards and travelling
Active member of the “Chartered Institute of Credit Management”, UK References will be available on request
PRAVIN PAUL ROCHE