BEN PHILIP JOHN
BEN PHILIP JOHN

Credit Controller / AR accountant

Actively looking · Member since 4 Dec 2024
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Location
Doha, Qatar
Desired salary
2000–3500 USD/monthly
Work preference
Hybrid / Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Freelance, Volunteer, Internship, Temporary
Experience level
Mid

About

Professional summary

As an Accounts Receivable Accountant and Credit Controller with over 11 years of experience across various industries, I have developed strong skills in financial analysis, receivables management, payables management, reconciliation, time management, and bookkeeping. My educational background has equipped me with the knowledge necessary to manage complex financial systems effectively. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience collaborating with teams and clients to achieve positive outcomes.

Notice period: 1 week

Skills

6 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Senior Accountant - AR & AP Bright Stone Trading

Manage the full accounts receivable cycle of customer accounts, ensuring accurate invoicing and reconciliation across the portfolio.
● Assess customer creditworthiness and set/monitor credit limits, reducing overdue receivables and keeping DSO under 45 days
● Produce weekly aging reports, collection forecasts, and cash flow analysis used directly in management decision-making
● Coordinate with sales, project, and delivery teams to resolve billing disputes, cutting dispute resolution time
● Ensure audit compliance by maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating with legal teams on debt recovery cases

Credit Controller Qataf Food Trading

Managed AR and credit control for FMCG accounts, processing all sales orders/month and maintaining active customer accounts
● Approved customer credit limits and served as custodian of all guarantee cheques, safeguarding the company's exposure
● Reduced AR aging and overdue balances through daily bank reconciliation, credit violation tracking, and collection reporting
● Managed rebate and marketing expense deductions, accrued expenses, and debit note processing for accounts monthly

Coca-Cola Company Accountant- AR and Commercial Finance

Processed sales orders and managed guarantee cheques for a FMCG customer portfolio, ensuring on-time credit decisions
● Executed month-end/year-end close procedures, including AR reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and debtors' days reporting
● Tracked daily cash settlement, collections, and driver shortage reporting, improving daily reconciliation accuracy
● Delivered 3-year sales comparison analysis and reporting used by management for strategic planning purpose

Accountant Gulf Tourist & Travel

Prepared and reconciled monthly financial statements and bank statements for travel/tourism operations
● Resolved billing discrepancies as primary liaison with clients, maintaining dispute-free invoicing rate
● Managed BSP payment processing and daily invoicing, ensuring on-time submission per airline/travel compliance policy
● Oversaw daily cash and petty cash handling, with zero reconciliation discrepancies

Accountant Joannou & Paraskevaides Qatar Wll

Processed supplier payments on schedule using SAP FSCM–Accounts Payable, managing supplier invoices/month
● Performed bank and supplier account reconciliation across bank accounts, resolving discrepancies as soon as possible
● Conducted aging analysis of supplier balances and rent payment monitoring for management reporting
● Prepared inter-company/inter-branch bank transactions and salary transfers, ensuring on-time payroll disbursement

Education

Learning history

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India

Master of Business Administration, Finance & HR

Annamalai University, Chennai, India

Master of Commerce, Finance & Accounting

Master of Commerce in Finance & Accounting

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India

Bachelor of Commerce, Finance & Accounting

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance & Accounting

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