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Reena Kava

London

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in Invoicing and collections, auditing, financial reporting, and ledger management. Demonstrates proficiency in data entry, accounts reconciliation, and financial analysis. Adept at strategic planning and providing key analytic insights, with a strong understanding of industry trends through continuous research. Knowledgeable in auto insurance regulations and FCA guidelines, with a solid grasp of billing and collections best practices. Committed to process improvement and cultivating a deeper understanding of finance management to drive organisational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Corrections Analyst

Motability Operations
London
07.2017 - 03.2025

Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels by monitoring financial corrections from around the business

Ensure Alfa system accurately reflects the financial status for customer and agencies.

Responsible for generating invoices and credits, rectifying and resolving any miss postings. Collaborating closely with internal departments capable of financial posting and conducting training to address reoccurring process errors.

Working in conjunction with Direct Line Insurance and third party partners such as DWP to ensure customers are invoiced correctly and that it is settled.

Approach financial queries with practical, proactive, analytical and adaptable mindset.

  • Experience working within a financial environment.
  • Ability and interest in solving complex queries.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft packages, Advance excel skills.
  • Experience in accounts reconciliations and management.
  • Excellent attention to detail, streamlined workflow with efficient analytical strategies, implemented new software to increase work efficiency.

Customer accounts manager

Motability Operations
London
07.2014 - 07.2017

Managing a portfolio of customer debt accounts, ensuring customers are invoiced and have met payment deadlines and settled accounts in full.

  • Established effective payment plans to facilitate timely debt recovery.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving billing disputes amicably yet promptly.
  • Maintained professional client interactions whilst managing overdue payments.
  • Conducted regular account reviews to maintain accurate records.
  • Developed strong relations with clients, fostering loyalty and trust on both ends.
  • Resolved escalated issues efficiently, reducing potential damage to customer relationships.
  • Updated database regularly for maintaining up-to-date record of all transactions.
  • Negotiated repayment arrangements, improving cash flow in the process.
  • Assisted in preparation of monthly reports, ensuring transparency in operations.
  • Provided support during audits, ensuring compliance with regulations at all times.
  • Managed debtor ledger meticulously, minimising any potential errors or discrepancies.
  • Contacted customers about overdue payments by phone, letter and email. Monitored outstanding balances and followed up payments.
  • Chased clients to procure payments in line with agreed terms and conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media studies

London Metropolitan University
London
/2003 - /2006

NVQ Level 1 - Media studies

Hammersmith and West London College
London
/2000 - /2003

GCSEs - 9 GCSES

Pimlico Secondary School
London
/1992 - /1999

Skills

  • Auditing
  • Financial Reporting/Information Gathering
  • Ledger Management/ Process improvement
  • Data Entry/Accounts Reconciliation
  • Statistic Analysis/Financial Analysis/ Finance Management
  • Strategic planning, Cultivated a deeper understanding of industry trends through continuous research
  • Providing key analytic insights
  • Auto insurance regulations knowledge, Financial conduct authority (FCA guidelines knowledge)
  • Billing and collections best practices
  • Microsoft, CRA, Autorec,

Affiliations

  • Enjoy different foods, trying different restaurants, Avid reader, Volunteering, Football, Language skills.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Financial Corrections Analyst

Motability Operations
07.2017 - 03.2025

Customer accounts manager

Motability Operations
07.2014 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Media studies

London Metropolitan University
/2003 - /2006

NVQ Level 1 - Media studies

Hammersmith and West London College
/2000 - /2003

GCSEs - 9 GCSES

Pimlico Secondary School
/1992 - /1999
Reena Kava