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Emanuela Obersteiner

Brussels,BRU

Summary

Proven Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist with a track record of enhancing cash flow and financial accuracy. Leveraged expertise in MS Excel and strong follow-up skills to improve payment processes and customer relations. Demonstrated good organization and clear communication, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist

Paddy Power
03.2017 - 08.2022

Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk

  • Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger account and accounts receivable trial balance account.
  • Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.
  • Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month end accruals.
  • Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
  • Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
  • Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable.
  • Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching chargebacks, discrepancies and reconciliations.
  • Managed and responded to all correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts.
  • Communicated with customers to identify and resolve outstanding payments.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist

Tesco Stores
12.2013 - 03.2017
  • Managed high volume invoice processing while maintaining accuracy in data entry, ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
  • Improved cash flow for the company through timely invoicing and diligent follow-up on outstanding payments.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Collaborated closely with sales teams to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and completion of customer billings.

Accounts Payable Assistant

Coca Cola
08.2008 - 01.2013
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Assisted in month-end closing procedures, contributing to accurate financial reporting for stakeholders.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy with thorough verification of invoices against purchase orders and contracts.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Assistant

Ambev Brewery
08.2003 - 07.2008
  • Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
  • Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared
  • Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs, and posting of cash to the accounts receivable sub-ledger
  • Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts
  • Communicate discrepancies to management team, identify slow-paying customers, and recommend collection candidates
  • Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past-due accounts
  • Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement
  • Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting, and comply with national and local financial requirements


Education

BBA - Business Administration

Universidade Federal Do Amazonas
Manaus - Brazil
12.2006

Skills

  • Expertise in invoice and payment transactions
  • Account reconciliation
  • Exceptional organization
  • Strong in MS Access and Excel
  • Strong follow up
  • Customer service
  • Clear communication skills
  • Effective time management
  • Payment processing

Timeline

Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist

Paddy Power
03.2017 - 08.2022

Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist

Tesco Stores
12.2013 - 03.2017

Accounts Payable Assistant

Coca Cola
08.2008 - 01.2013

Accounts Payable & Receivable Assistant

Ambev Brewery
08.2003 - 07.2008

BBA - Business Administration

Universidade Federal Do Amazonas
Emanuela Obersteiner