Farrukh Khan Email & Phone Number

Slough, United Kingdom

Managing a team of 5 credit controllers I have overall responsibility of the day to day running of the department. Looking after a customer base of over 2500 accounts, I am personally responsible for the high value accounts with an estimated ledger of £8-10 million.• Conducting risk management and credit checks for new accounts• Providing productivity, age debtor reports and weekly cash forecasts to the Finance Director and internal stakeholders• Identifying unallocated cash and receipts and insuring that the appropriate follow-up investigations and resolutions are effected• Responsible for on-boarding of new employees, including the process of vetting and interviewing candidates• Setting up terms and conditions of Credit• Negotiating re-payment plans• Liaising with other internal departments to resolve disputes

Maidenhead

Ran a very successful restaurant and bar.• Increased turnover by over 30% within the first 3 months of taking over• Reduced outgoings by 22 % by re-negotiating excellent deals with suppliers • Quickly became familiar with various and complex legislation to do with running your own business • While managing a staff of 12, cut absenteeism and reduced staff turnover drastically

Chiswick

Responsible for a portfolio of customers ensuring that invoices were paid to terms so that DSO and over due targets were met.• Worked proactively with customers to ensure payment of invoices before the due date was received on time• Found appropriate solutions to sales ledger issues. This meant ensuring invoice queries, price protection/rebate issues and/or any customer related problems were dealt with by the appropriate department promptly• Reduced outstanding debts by over 25% within 2 months of joining

Chicago, Usa

Responsible for all aspects of payroll processing and account management, credit control and financial reporting for a medium sized IT firm, reported directly to the Head of Finance. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, hectic environment while effectively providing support for five-member management team• Hired, trained and supervised junior staff consisting of four clerks and junior secretaries• Implemented new record keeping system that improved average accounts receivable collections cycle from 30 to 25 days

London, United Kingdom

Opening, advising, amending and issuing of Letters of Credit, acceptance and reimbursements. Carried out 1st line checking of all relevant documentation.• Undertook complex functions related to all Trade Products adhering to all designated controls and deadlines• Provide guidance and training to lesser experienced members of the team• Responsible for production management, escalation of issues and risk management