Jacinta Philomena
Masterton,Wairarapa
Summary
I am a highly skilled Accounts Receivable Specialist, with over 20 years of analytical and strategic expertise. I’ve had a career change when I chose to become a contractor and take my successful skills to other establishments after 12 years with a Crown Entity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Debt Recovery Specialist
Maritime New Zealand (Contractor)
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Collection of outstanding debt of Local Maritime Levies and Oil Pollution Levies
- Reduce all debt 90 days plus
- Contact customers by phone and email
- Select debtors to be handed to a Collection Agent
- Provide feedback on the current Debtor Management & Credit Control Guidelines and Procedures.
Accounts Receivable Specialist /Regulatory Services
Hutt City Council (Contractor)
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Accounts Receivable Specialist for the Regulatory Services, mainly focused on Building Consents and Resources Consents
- Responsible for analyzing the Accounts Receivable situation resulting from ongoing projects, contacting clients for payment resolution, supporting customer education activities, negotiating payment arrangements, and making recommendations on Accounts Receivable balances.
Accounts Receivable Leader
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ)
07.2010 - 05.2022
- Responsible for overseeing the correct allocation and receipting of income, managing the Debtors Book, generating invoices, developing credit control strategies, ensuring a robust transparent collection model, working closely with Accounts Payable, maintaining professional relationships with external partners and legal recovery, and ensuring accurate and timely completion of AR Month end and close off procedures.
Practice Manager
Foxton Medical Centre
01.2005 - 07.2010
- Managed a community medical practice, including staff management, accounting, treasury, and payroll functions, ACC injury administration, synchronization of various clinics and visiting specialists, staff development program for practice nurses, and partial assistance with Practice Medical Accreditation.
Education
Credit Management Diploma -
Damelin College
Bookkeeping Diploma -
Unischool/University of Natal
01.1998
Skills
- Specialist working with the Building and Resources Teams
- Accountant/Accounts Receivable Leader with extensive experience in Credit Management, Credit Controller, Finance Officer for Accounts Payable and Medical Practice Manager
- Maintain and build excellent relationships with internal and external clients to achieve and support organisational objectives
- Leading a team of motivated and skilled professionals both in office and remotely
- Strategic planning to ensure future sustainability and adaptability
- Ensure accurate, timely and comprehensive records are kept and maintained
- Proficient in many administrative operations including project managements, team building, and policy implementation and compliance
- Outstanding leadership, organization, and communication skills with unwavering passion for business growth through persuasive negotiation, relationship management, and problem-solving techniques
- Accustomed to handling sensitive and confidential issues
- Experience in the implementation of policies and procedures to create a stress free and successful working environment whilst working within expected time frames
- Identify potential risks early and act proactively through effective collaboration
- Successful negotiating skills with both executives and non-executives by ensuring that engagements of all stakeholders internal and external contacts are credible and professional
- Work systematically and methodically
- I am systems savvy with strong and advanced computer literacy skills
- Regulatory Specialist
- Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Accounts Payable Officer
- Debt Management
- Strategic Alignment
- Leadership
- Administration Management
- Billing & Auditing
- Receipting
- Data Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Month End Reporting
- Customer Service
- Account Reconciliation
- Proficient in the operational use of CRM, Triton, Solomon, Tech 1, Oracle finance products, MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- MYOB and Various Health Care Packages
- Strong knowledge of computer fundamentals and ability to learn new packages and improvements easily
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Debt Recovery Specialist
Maritime New Zealand (Contractor)
09.2023 - 02.2024
Accounts Receivable Specialist /Regulatory Services
Hutt City Council (Contractor)
05.2022 - 05.2023
Accounts Receivable Leader
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ)
07.2010 - 05.2022
Practice Manager
Foxton Medical Centre
01.2005 - 07.2010
Credit Management Diploma -
Damelin College
Bookkeeping Diploma -
Unischool/University of Natal
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