PRIYANKA THIAGARAJAH
Eltham,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Receivable Manager with extensive experience at Far East Consortium, adept at optimizing financial performance through strategic analysis and effective team leadership. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel, I excel in enhancing collections and minimizing risk, while fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE MANAGER
Far East Consortium
Eltham
12.2024 - Current
- Manage monthly financial reports for accounts receivable, collections, and related metrics.
- Oversaw processing of all accounts receivable invoices for retail tenancies and apartments.
- Monitored accuracy of invoices generated from billing system prior to month-end deadlines.
- Coordinated with finance team on cash receipt coding and overdue payments.
- Implemented strategies to optimize FEC Accounting system for managing rental contracts.
- Prepared documentation for approval regarding new debtors and loan-related assets.
- Processed month-end journals, loan movement reports, and cash movements in FEC Australia and Hong Kong.
- Provided training for new staff and continuous development for existing personnel.
SENIOR ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE
Baxter International Inc
02.2022 - Current
- Examined receivables for one of largest healthcare companies in Australia and New Zealand account.
- Prepared monthly cash flow and collection forecasts to inform financial strategy.
- Generated aging reports and forecasted accounts receivable collections monthly.
- Monitored customer payments, ensuring all collections adhered to payment terms.
- Reviewed customer credit and payment behavior to identify risk factors.
- Analyzed cash flow and days sales outstanding movements for performance insights.
- Processed journals and adjustments during month-end closing to maintain accuracy.
- Handled dispute cases to resolve issues efficiently.
ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE ANALYST
Quantum International
12.2020 - Current
- Examined receivables for Europe and Asia accounts to ensure accurate financial assessments.
- Analyzed customer financial statuses to evaluate credit limits effectively.
- Prepared recommendations for credit approvals based on thorough analysis.
- Handled dispute cases to resolve issues efficiently.
- Monitored credit concerns and communicated findings to management.
- Reported on collection activities and status of accounts receivable regularly.
- Analyzed and reported on credit memo and write-off activities for accuracy.
- Compiled reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial performance.
FINANCE ANALYST
Marsh & McLennan
03.2018 - Current
- Analyzed accounts receivable aging and financial statements over 60 days for clients.
- Minimized bad debt risk while maximizing collections based on key performance indicators.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives targeting bad debt reduction and KPI compliance.
- Executed direct payments for received invoices and collections.
- Produced operations reports and accounts receivable collection analysis.
- Developed reconciliation analysis reports to ensure financial accuracy.
- Conducted monthly closing reviews with CFO and sector focal to verify revenue commitments.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations and maintained General Ledger integrity.
ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE EXECUTIVE (O2C)
Genpact, Malaysia
03.2017 - Current
- Examine receivables & payables for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies under Philippines account.
- Perform day to day entries involving general ledger.
- Meeting the KPI requirement schedule every month end.
- Perform cash application for invoice received and collection.
- Prepare reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly basis.
- Maintains records by microfilming invoices, debits and credits.
SENIOR ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE
Brand Collective
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Ensured compliance with business credit policy while collecting outstanding debts.
- Processed daily payments, including credit card transactions, and maintained accurate posting.
- Managed major wholesale and retail customer accounts to optimize financial performance.
- Monitored customer credit limits to align with spending patterns effectively.
- Followed up on overdue accounts and managed aged debts for timely resolution.
- Prepared daily bank reconciliations and processed month-end journals for closing tasks.
- Generated aging reports and forecasted monthly accounts receivable collections.
- Oversaw Accounts Receivable team to meet daily targets and KPIs, providing training and development.
Education
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING)(HONS) - ACCOUNTING
HELP UNIVERSITY
12.2016
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS -
HELP UNIVERSITY
07.2014
Skills
- SAP
- ERP
- JDE
- Oracle
- GETPAID
- Salesforce
- MYOB
- AP21
- Credit works
- Equifax
- XERO
- MULI
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Power Point
References
References available upon request
Timeline
ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE MANAGER
Far East Consortium
12.2024 - Current
SENIOR ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE
Brand Collective
02.2023 - 11.2024
SENIOR ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE
Baxter International Inc
02.2022 - Current
ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE ANALYST
Quantum International
12.2020 - Current
FINANCE ANALYST
Marsh & McLennan
03.2018 - Current
ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE EXECUTIVE (O2C)
Genpact, Malaysia
03.2017 - Current
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING)(HONS) - ACCOUNTING
HELP UNIVERSITY
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS -
HELP UNIVERSITY