Receivable Head section
Mohamed Ebrahim
Arabian Beverage Co.
Kuwait City
24
years of professional experience
Accounts receivable professional who takes pride in accuracy, accountability, and results. Over the years, I’ve built solid experience managing receivables, minimizing overdue accounts, and improving financial workflows. I enjoy working with teams, solving problems, and adapting quickly to changing business needs. My strength lies in combining financial insight with genuine customer relationships to keep operations running smoothly
Work History
Receivable Head Section
16 Years 1 Month- Managed accounts receivable process, reduced outstanding invoices by 20% within 6 months.
- Reviewed and reconciled customer accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with sales and finance teams to streamline billing procedures, resulting in a 10% increase in collection efficiency.
- Streamlined accounts receivable processes to enhance cash flow management.
- Led initiatives to improve invoice accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
- Mentored and trained team members in best practices for collections and customer service.
- Developed strategies for aging account resolution, resulting in improved payment timelines.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and recommend improvements in credit policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication regarding outstanding invoices.
- Oversaw monthly reconciliation of accounts, ensuring compliance with internal audit standards.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts receivable ledgers.
- Ensured timely payments from clients through effective communication and proactive followups.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Analyzed aging reports and provided recommendations for improving collections efforts.
- Implemented new collection strategies that led to the recovery of lost revenue.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, fostering trust and open communication.
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Completed daily process adjustments to maintain accuracy.
- Reduced outstanding account balances through diligent follow-up on past due invoices.
- Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
- Managed a team of accounts receivable specialists, providing guidance and support for optimal performance.
- Negotiated payment terms with clients to facilitate mutually beneficial agreements while maintaining company profitability goals.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Achieved remarkable reduction in bad debt write-offs through stringent credit risk assessments.
- Optimized payment collection methods, introducing flexible payment options for clients.
Accounts Receivable Accountant
4 Years 11 Months- Issue, review, and record customer invoices in accordance with sales agreements and contracts.
- Proficiently use ERP systems such as SAP and oracle for recording , reporting tasks
- Post and reconcile all receivable transactions in the accounting system.
- Monitor aging reports and follow up with customers to ensure timely payments.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or payment disputes efficiently.
- Prepare monthly collection reports and analyze trends to improve cash collection cycles.
- Coordinate with sales and customer service teams to resolve account issues.
- Assist in preparing financial statements and internal audit requirements.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper recording of transactions related to accounts receivable activities.
- Prepared detailed financial reports, including monthly account summaries and trend analyses for management review.
- Reduced outstanding debt by diligently pursuing overdue payments and negotiating payment plans with clients.
- Calculate and process sales & collection commission based on the company’s approved policy.
Accountant
2 Years 8 Months- Recorded revenues and expenses in accordance with accounting standards.
- Handled property tax registration and compliance.
- Managed VAT (Sales Tax and Unified Tax) filings and reconciliations.
- Calculated import cost structures for import companies.
- Participated in the annual audit process as a reviewer
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Skills
Accounts Receivable Management
Billing and Invoicing
Customer Account Reconciliation
Process Improvement
Collections experience
Credit control
Aging report creation
AR reporting
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 20% reduction in overdue accounts through strategic collection methods.
- Instituted new collection protocol that increased monthly collection by 10%.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Receivable Head Section
Arabian Beverage Co.
10.2009 - 11.2025Read More
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Mezan Holding Co.
10.2004 - 09.2009Read More
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Auditor Office
01.2002 - 09.2004Read More
Ain Shams Universty
Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting
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