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RAJENDAR APPASI

RAJENDAR APPASI

Hyderabad,India

Summary

Results-driven management professional with over 9 years of extensive experience in Finance and Accounting. Expertise includes Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Cash Applications, and Credit Control across diverse industries. Proven ability to foster a positive workplace environment while maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality. Skilled in team management, training, and conducting effective feedback sessions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior OTC Specialist (Property Management Accounting)

CBRE South Asia Pvt ltd
Hyderabad, India
06.2022 - Current
  • Monitor Receivables: Track outstanding balances, and proactively follow up on overdue accounts, including rent, fees, and other tenant charges.
  • Engage with Tenants: Communicate with tenants via phone, email, and written notices to address payment reminders, resolve disputes, and answer billing questions.
  • Process Payments: Accurately record and apply payments in the accounting system, ensuring timely updates and reconciliation.
  • Resolve Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve billing issues or tenant concerns with professionalism and urgency.
  • Generate Reports: Assist in preparing aging reports, payment summaries, and collection performance metrics.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with property management and accounting to align on tenant accounts, and financial reporting.

Senior Associate

Clean Harbors LLC
Hyderabad, India
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Submitted monthly electronic invoices to clients, adhering to all client and firm guidelines.
  • Tracked electronic invoice status from submission through acceptance, documenting issues and resolutions.
  • Resolved invoice rejections until successful submission, maintaining comprehensive records of processes.
  • Ensured timely approval of invoices in customer portals to expedite payment.
  • Identified and researched invoice rejections and reductions for efficient resolution and appeal.
  • Responded to inquiries regarding e-billing, collaborating with attorneys and assistants to address complexities.
  • Onboarded new clients for e-billing services, facilitating smooth transitions.

Senior Process Analyst

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc
Hyderabad, India
09.2018 - 01.2022
  • Managed daily billing operations, generating over 2000 invoices worth approximately 10 million dollars monthly.
  • Ensured compliance with tax regulations related to invoicing through diligent oversight.
  • Updated billing systems and customer records with issued invoices for accuracy.
  • Collaborated with Finance team to resolve discrepancies, ensuring accurate invoicing and communication flow.
  • Achieved Service Level Agreements and individual targets while focusing on process improvements.
  • Applied cash receipts accurately on a daily basis, analyzing misapplied or duplicate payments.
  • Processed adjustments, refunds, and monthly write-offs efficiently.
  • Trained new hires on cash applications procedures and documentation requirements.

Accounts Clerk

Tech Blocks LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02.2015 - 03.2017
  • Managed day-to-day accounts, prepared reports for sales and purchases.
  • Assisted Accounts Manager with account sets to ensure timely closures.
  • Handled communications with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in-person.
  • Executed bank reconciliations and supplier reconciliations for accounts payable.
  • Processed customer reconciliations for accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy.
  • Ensured timely payments of bills and payroll in accordance with departmental procedures.
  • Raised invoices, maintained customer accounts, and monitored overdue balances.
  • Acted as primary customer service contact, addressing billing inquiries and product questions.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad
12.2014

Skills

  • Accounts receivable and payable
  • Billing
  • Cash allocation and refunds
  • Financial reporting
  • Team collaboration
  • Vendor management
  • Order management
  • Bank and customer reconciliation
  • Collections follow-up
  • Property management
  • ERP systems (Oracle, Yardi, MS Dynamics, SAP)

Accomplishments

  • Received the top performance award with a $200 cash bonus for the smooth transition and achieved the goals for 2023, yearly RISE Award (Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence), received the AOT (Always on Time) Award, and the Excellence Award for reducing unallocated cash from $4.5 million to $900,000 in CBRE
  • Quick Learner Award in Clean Harbors
  • Received 6 Key Contributor & ACE awards for team support and handled high volume invoices and Excellence award for implementation of VAIO which save 200+ hours per and awarded multiple times an amount of $250, $100, and $50 from U.S. Clients for reaching the targets in peak time

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior OTC Specialist (Property Management Accounting)

CBRE South Asia Pvt ltd
06.2022 - Current

Senior Associate

Clean Harbors LLC
01.2022 - 06.2022

Senior Process Analyst

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc
09.2018 - 01.2022

Accounts Clerk

Tech Blocks LLC
02.2015 - 03.2017

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
RAJENDAR APPASI