Accomplished Accounts Payable Specialist with 5year 11 months of experience and a Master's in Accounting and Finance. Expertise in diverse AP functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment. Proven track record of meeting deadlines and maintaining stringent financial controls. Adaptable to excel both independently and within collaborative team environments. Part-Qualified ACCA credential enhancing financial acumen.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Appointed Duty Manager
Whitbread Plc, Premier Inn London
Heathrow, London, United Kingdom
Led a customer-centric reception team, ensuring a seamless check-in/check-out process and resolving guest concerns promptly
Managed day-to-day operations, including reservations, room allocations, and financial transactions
Oversaw team training, fostering a high-performance culture to enhance overall guest satisfaction
Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations and implemented security protocols
Addressed challenges and implemented effective solutions to optimize operational efficiency
Monitored cleanliness and presentation standards, ensuring adherence to Premier Inn's quality standards
Built positive guest relationships and addressed feedback to enhance overall service quality
Prepared and submitted reports to higher management
Proactively managed on-site incidents or accidents during shifts, prioritizing guest safety
Created detailed incident/accident reports for any guest-related issues
Recorded comprehensive information, including the nature of the incident, involved parties, and any immediate actions taken
Ensured timely submission of incident reports to higher management for review and documentation
Demonstrated a commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for guests.
Team Member
Whitbread Plc, Premier Inn
Heathrow, London
01.2023 - 09.2023
Run End of Day Reports for Bart and Micros, ensuring accurate financial reporting
Completed Combined Business Done (CBD) for comprehensive business tracking
Conducted Safe checks in accordance with Finance Policy Manual (FPM)
Assisted in Finance Audit processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy
Managed cash collection and banking processes in line with FPM
Utilized crash pack as needed for operational efficiency
Processed Card Not Present (CNP) transactions with proper authorization
Handled petty cash and input data onto Micros, adhering to FPM policy
Maintained the Refund and Discount Log, ensuring transparency and compliance
Completed Keyline for Food and Beverage Stock, contributing to inventory accuracy.
Team Member
Whitbread Plc, Premier Inn
Heathrow, London
03.2022 - 01.2023
Accounts Payable Analyst
Mondelez International
Mumbai
06.2021 - 11.2021
Efficiently processed various invoices, including Purchased Order, Non-Purchased Order, and Freight
Managed end to end Accounts Payable processes
Prepared and delivered impactful monthly dashboard for Europe region
Facilitated strategic decision-making through insightful data presentation
Proficient in utilizing waterfall charts for visualizing key performance indicators
Senior Process Associate
Clariant Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
12.2015 - 05.2021
Successfully processed a variety of invoices, including Purchase Order, Non-Purchase Order, and Freight
Efficiently corresponded with European vendors and addressed inquiries using a ticketing tool
Prepared and maintained the Europe Dashboard, providing key insights
Reconciled vendors (statement and bank reconciliation) and aged creditor dues for all weekly scheduled and month-end payments in SAP
Ensured quality checks for posted invoices in SAP, covering both Latam and Europe regions on a weekly basis
Duplicate checking on a weekly basis and follow up on PO, and PR approvals for invoices from the purchasing department, and worked on GR/IR reconciliation during month end in SAP
Maintained monthly accruals by posting intercompany invoices during month-end closing and prepayment of utility bills as per scheduled payment runs in SAP
Conducted thorough invoice verification for Europe, Turkey, and Morocco region through Citrix application
Received Promotion in June 2019
Successfully completed OCR testing and implementation to enhance the verification process for verification
Receive and Verify incoming images in Verifier SBC
Ensure timely verification and transfer of images to Read Soft within one day of scanning
Accurately record fields in alignment with image details
Optimizer vendor field during invoice verification, particularly for high-volume vendors
Recognize and communicate potential issues to the responsible team leader that may impact the Verification process
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
Anglia Ruskin University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce
Skills
SKILL
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical problem-solving capability
SAP-FICO
Proficient in SAP accounting software
Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Word
Team Handling
Invoice management
Prioritizing and Critical thinking
Invoicing
Journal Entries & General Ledger
Supplier statement reconciliation
Query investigation and resolution
Ledger Maintenance
Exceptional communication
Invoice query handling
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Team Member
Whitbread Plc, Premier Inn
01.2023 - 09.2023
Team Member
Whitbread Plc, Premier Inn
03.2022 - 01.2023
Accounts Payable Analyst
Mondelez International
06.2021 - 11.2021
Senior Process Associate
Clariant Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd
12.2015 - 05.2021
Appointed Duty Manager
Whitbread Plc, Premier Inn London
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
Anglia Ruskin University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce
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