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BINU JOSEPH

BINU JOSEPH

Manchester,Greater Manchester

Summary

Experienced professional with expertise in Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, and Order Management. Proficient in Cash Application, Billing, Debt Collection, Dispute Management, and Credit Analysis. Skilled in Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion ERP, Oracle Cloud ERP, SAP, and Advanced MS Excel. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and leadership abilities with a focus on process improvement and automation initiatives. Adept at deadline management and effective cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Billing Analyst

Light and Wonder
Manchester
08.2023 - 03.2025
  • Processed invoices with 100% accuracy by reviewing and verifying agreements in compliance with company policies, resulting in a streamlined financial workflow
  • Performed account reconciliation and cash posting, identifying and resolving billing discrepancies ensuring 100% accuracy in monthly statements
  • Organized training sessions for new team members; shared best practices and lessons learned from past experiences.
  • Responded to queries and provided support to Cash, GL, and Credit Control teams, resolving issues within 48 hours to maintain smooth operations
  • Generated monthly bills and credit/debit memos for customers, maintaining a timely billing cycle with a 99% on-time delivery rate
  • Collaborated with IT team to enhance automation processes, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency and a reduction of manual tasks by 15 hours per week
  • Implemented new procedures to streamline the billing process, improving overall workflow efficiency.

Senior Process Executive (Accounts Receivables)

Fossil Group
Bangalore
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Prepared and recorded customer collections with high accuracy, ensuring timely application of payments.
  • Investigated and resolved disputes related to billing, payments, and other financial transactions by issuing credit and debit memos
  • Conducted financial reporting (KPI Reports, AR Reports, Bad-Debt Reports) to improve collection efficiency
  • Initiated and maintained contact with debtors through phone calls, and emails, negotiating repayment plans that resolved 85% of payment disputes.
  • Co-ordinated credit team in analyzing financial statements, and credit reports to evaluate creditworthiness, contributing to a 30% improvement in risk assessment accuracy
  • Collaborated with the IT team to automate the FICO process, achieving a 40% reduction in processing time through the implementation of BOT automation

Senior Associate (Accounts Receivables)

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Processed daily cash receipts, applying payments to customer accounts, resulting in a 25% reduction in discrepancies
  • Conducted regular reconciliation of cash receipts with bank statements, resolving discrepancies as needed
  • Investigated payment discrepancies, ensuring compliance with financial audits
  • Provided forecasting insights on cash flow and receivables performance
  • Collaborated with the collections team to ensure timely payment processing and issue resolution
  • Maintained accurate record of cash application activities monthly and produced required reports, ensuring 100% compliance with internal standards
  • Delivered high-quality customer service, addressing clients concerns and resolving payment issues within 48 hours

Project Accounting Analyst

Oracle India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2016 - 03.2019
  • Managed end-to-end processes for consulting line-of-business, including project setup and closure
  • Collected and analysed data from key stakeholders to support project documentation
  • Ensured timely processing of invoices, revenue entries, credit memos, and re-bills monthly to meet financial objectives
  • Verified accurate project setups in Oracle, ensuring compliance with client-approved values, billing rates, and revenue recognition policies
  • Collaborated with external auditors to support year-end financial statement audits
  • Led interface activities between Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and AR & GL systems
  • Conducted UAT testing and validation for process upgrades and system enhancements

Education

Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of Salford
Salford
06.2022 - 06.2023

Master of Business Administration - Accounting

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bangalore, India
08.2014 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Kannur University
Kasaragod
06.2011 - 03.2014

Skills

  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Project Accounting (PA)
  • Order Management
  • Cash Application
  • Invoice processing
  • Debt Collection
  • Dispute Management
  • Credit Analysis
  • Oracle EBS
  • Oracle Fusion ERP
  • Oracle Cloud ERP
  • SAP
  • Advanced MS Excel
  • Process Improvement
  • Automation Initiatives
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Leadership & Team Support
  • Deadline Management
  • Effective Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Financial software usage


Certification

  • Global Islamic Finance and Banking - Alison Empower
  • Build Communication Skills as a Frontline Manager.
  • Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365).
  • Accounting Foundations: Understanding the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

Achievements

  • Process Efficiency Improvements: Developed and implemented process improvements through YOUREKA ideas, resulting in a 30% to 50% increase in efficiency.
  • Operational Excellence Award: Received the YAR Award for Operational Excellence for achieving a 20% to 30% improvement in process efficiency.
  • FICO Process Automation: Automated the FICO process using BOT technology, achieving a 30% to 45% increase in efficiency and significant cost savings.

Accomplishments

  • Process Efficiency Improvements: Developed and implemented process improvements through YOUREKA ideas, resulting in a 30% to 50% increase in efficiency.
  • Operational Excellence Award: Received the YAR Award for achieving a 20% to 30% improvement in process efficiency.
  • FICO Process Automation: Automated the FICO process using BOT technology, achieving a 30% to 45% increase in efficiency and significant cost savings.

Languages

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Intermediate

Timeline

Billing Analyst

Light and Wonder
08.2023 - 03.2025

Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of Salford
06.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Process Executive (Accounts Receivables)

Fossil Group
02.2021 - 05.2022

Senior Associate (Accounts Receivables)

Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 01.2021

Project Accounting Analyst

Oracle India Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 03.2019

Master of Business Administration - Accounting

Visvesvaraya Technological University
08.2014 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Kannur University
06.2011 - 03.2014

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