Hi, I’m
Amanda Karakas
Treasury
Stratford upon Avon,Warwickshire
Summary
Previous employments have given me so much confidence when speaking and advising awkward customers. I recognize that all people are different and should be approached to the best of my ability to produce good feedback.
I work very hard under pressure so that I do not let anyone or any company down.
I am honest and very reliable understanding that deadlines need to be met and sometimes that means that work needs completing past the hour of employment.
I am also a good listener and if I don't understand I will ask again and note all things down until its clear and correct!
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Self-motivated Treasurer with broad knowledge in Finance. Expert in facilitating refinancing of loans and accuracy of cash flow. Committed to protect financial-well being of organisation.
Overview
33
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Volvo financial servicesWarwickshire , West Midlands
Accounts Treasurer, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger
04.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Reporting daily cash flows for 5 countries, UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium and recently France to very strict deadlines.
- Daily pay outs for 4 of the marketing countries via manual payments, Bacs, SEPA, Chaps, Faster payment and international payment to very strict deadlines for each country using different banking systems ( SEB, Nomentia Bank Broker, Isabel and Deutsche Bank ).
- Reconciling of bank statements for 5 countries.
- Provide accurate and timely information to all internal parties in support of the month-end.
- Reconciling all 5 counties purchase ledger via a Citrix/ Navision programme.
- Recently looking at the Sales ledger and issuing refunds to the correct ledgers and matching the bank statement to monies received to the collections departments’ sales ledger via a system called Vienna.
- All purchase ledger queries for all 5 markets.
- Cashflow Reporting of 4 Markets, advising for Loans in advance.
- Achievements: Streamlined numerous processes- including making all 4 markets monthly reconciliation consistent where possible, Achieving all vendor accounts to a near zero balance.
- Working to very strict deadlines and reaching them even when we have been short staffed earning the thanks and full gratitude of managers and directors.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to maximize finance department capabilities.
- Maintained physical documentation and safeguarded confidential data.
- Delivered financial reports within strict deadlines to enable progress and performance monitoring.
- Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
- Oversaw receipt and banking information to protect company funds.
- Forecasted borrowing needs of company to plan accordingly.
Blaze Publishing LtdRoyal Leamington Spa, West Midlands
Collections Officer
01.2012 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Solely responsible of reducing the debt owed by over 50% when I first started with this company
- Keeping my own records and deadlines for contacting vendors in arrears either coming to suitable arrangements or issuing court papers.
- Performed collection of overdue debts, reconciling high-volume account queries.
- Leveraged skip tracing and data tracking techniques to locate debtors.
- Followed company protocols to keep sensitive and financial information secure.
- Maintained professional tone when corresponding by phone or email.
Hardmans of HastingsHastings, East Sussex
Company secretary
01.1997 - 01.2010
Job overview
- In October 1997 I started a car sales business in Hastings called Hardmans of Hastings; was family run business with me and my ex-husband
- I covered all aspects of the business from selling to all computer entering of stock, invoicing, VAT and preparation of accounts for our business year end
- I was confident with all sides of selling and finance proposals etc
- I work very hard and carry all my duties through to the end and to the best of my ability.
WAGON FINANCE LIMITEDLiverpool, Bootle
Arrears Controller/ New Business/ Finance Representative
01.1993 - 01.1997
Job overview
- Debt Collecting and monitoring of accounts
- Then I soon became in charge of the department due to reaching targets
- Eventually I moved out of the office to become a finance representative looking after the interest of all the car dealerships
- This position also included direct contact with customers from home visits, to collecting money that was due
- This role I found challenging but very rewarding
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Moved away and got married, also started a family and new Business.
PANDORO UK LIMITEDLiverpool, Seaforth Docks
Export Shipping Clerk
09.1992 - 01.1993
Job overview
- Preparing all customs & excise documents for the following sailing and booking all cargo over the telephone whilst working to strict deadlines
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Temporary Employment
DUBLIN FERRIESLiverpool, Alexandra Docks
Import / Export Shipping Clerk
01.1991 - 01.1992
Job overview
- Preparing all customs & excise documents for the following sailing and booking all cargo over the telephone whilst working to strict deadlines
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Made redundant due to the company closing.
Education
Highfield Comprehensive SchoolLiverpool
GCSEs from Math's - B, English - B, Childcare - B, Geography - A, Biology - C, Cookery - B, Typing - RSA 3
09.1983 - 05.1988
Link YTSLiverpool
Certificate of Higher Education from Retails City & Guilds Levels 1 & 2
05.1988 - 12.1990
Lloyds British College Liverpool
NVQ Level 4 from Business Administration City & Guilds Levels 1,2 & 3
01.1992 - 12.1993
Skills
- Effective team working skills but retain the ability to work alone
- Strong time management and efficient planning skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with colleagues/customers of all levels
- Techniques for improving financial processes and streamlining systems
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Excellent people management coupled with an ability to motivate and develop staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Extensive reconciliation experience with an in-depth understanding of the process
- Excel skills
- Staff training
- Customer relations
- Sales and purchase ledgers
- Cashflow forecasting
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Customer service
- Visiting customer locations
- Problem solving strength
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Timeline
Accounts Treasurer, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger
Volvo financial services
04.2014 - Current
Collections Officer
Blaze Publishing Ltd
01.2012 - 02.2013
Company secretary
Hardmans of Hastings
01.1997 - 01.2010
Arrears Controller/ New Business/ Finance Representative
WAGON FINANCE LIMITED
01.1993 - 01.1997
Export Shipping Clerk
PANDORO UK LIMITED
09.1992 - 01.1993
Lloyds British College
NVQ Level 4 from Business Administration City & Guilds Levels 1,2 & 3
01.1992 - 12.1993
Import / Export Shipping Clerk
DUBLIN FERRIES
01.1991 - 01.1992
Link YTS
Certificate of Higher Education from Retails City & Guilds Levels 1 & 2
05.1988 - 12.1990
Highfield Comprehensive School
GCSEs from Math's - B, English - B, Childcare - B, Geography - A, Biology - C, Cookery - B, Typing - RSA 3
09.1983 - 05.1988
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