Deployment of Business Intelligence (BI) Solutions:Successfully implemented BI modules across various business functions including field logistics operations, accounting, safety, and procurement. Financial Management:Invoice Auditing and Approval:Led the audit and approval process for incoming carrier invoicesPerformance Evaluation:Prepared quarterly carrier scorecards to evaluate key performance metrics, assess carrier performance, and drive improvements.Safety Management:Collaborated in the preparation of safety reporting, visualizing safety-related data to monitor and enhance safety measures.Continuous Improvement and LEAN Initiatives:Contributed significantly to continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives by applying Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to identify opportunities for efficiency and process enhancement.

XPO is the logistic provider to Shell Canada in the north America region for their conventional and unconventional oil extraction projects. My duties in XPO in the payables department included the following:• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. In this case it is Oracle.• Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.• Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities.• Resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; ensuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.• Liaise with internal and external clients

• Aided in developing and designing the financial and operational module of company’s ERP system (WHIZTEC)• Did voyage costing for the trips made by the cargo ships• Analysed the variances for the voyage to match it with the proposed standards • Reported senior management on the profit/loss of particular voyages• Implemented the voyage costing processes in the company’s ERP system• Carried out detailed working for the invoicing of the customers for the cargo loaded. Upgraded the ERP to automate the invoicing for each voyage which assured accurate figures for accounts receivable at any given time• Devised pricing strategies to match company’s best interest by comparing it to the competitors and to each client’s individual business needs. Devised discount policies based on container types, loading weights and loading frequencies for the company’s major customers • Negotiated with creditors for the best possible credit terms and discounts available to keep healthy and adequate cash flows to allow business units to operate effectively• Monitored the costs related to ship repairs in the dry dock. Advised management for suitable options for capital improvements or repair options available. Matched the repair and maintenance expenses versus the budget• Advised management for the best possible options for client’s storage for shipping containers and negotiated with the customers for the same • Communicated with the port authorities to bargain and negotiate the port charges. Created a liaison between company managers and port officials in case of ship breakages or delays at the port • Prepared and presented monthly financial reports including profit and loss and variance analyses for meetings • Worked with executives and regional manager to prepare budgets and track profit / loss• Managed payroll and WPS matters for employees• Dealt with clients online and face to face to meet their needs in a professional and timely manner

• Made sure that the branch worked out in the allotted monthly budget by keeping a close eye on the expenses and most appropriate vendors for the job• Coordinated risk evaluation to branch level. I was reporting to group controllers for this task.• Supervised the smooth running of the client satisfaction unit which dealt with customer complaints and suggestions. Being in fierce competition by other educational institutes, it was of utmost priority to have the customers satisfied. This was done keeping company’s interest in view at all times• Prepared budgets and monthly disbursement statements• Monitoring the receivables from +1100 students at the branch adhering to company’s policies whenever the fees were overdue. Assessed student applications for fee concessions and had the authority to make decisions regarding the same• Prepared and maintained fixed asset register • Monitored banks, creditors and supplier ledgers• Prepared payroll for 122 employees

• Active Member in implementation of ERP software- Oracle• Debtor and Creditor's analyses• Performed business reviews of the financial performance• Maintained financial accounts including budgeting.

• Visited the factories for stock taking• Dealt with the company’s external auditors • Evaluated controls and reviewed company’s accounting and operational policies • Responsible for the planning, implementation and support of the new ERP system