Maryam Jafari
Summary
Self-motivated credit specialist with more than 12 years of excellence focused on accounts receivable and general administration. Versatile leader with demonstrated success advancing and advising management. Successful at managing multiple projects and has helped transform organizations using change management practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit Specialist
Toromont Material Handling
12.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of all credit-related activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations using DNB, Equifax and CanLegal applications.
- Skilled in efficiently processing accounting receivables and managing incoming payments, consistently maintaining compliance.
- Obtained and reviewed credit reports, credit references, credit insurance and financial statements to establish credit limits for new accounts.
- Used DBS, AR/Reloaded and CODA to perform collection and account reconciliation.
- Optimized credit approval and collection processes, improving operational efficiencies by 40%.
- Improved cash flow with diligent follow-up on overdue accounts and effective negotiation strategies.
- Mentored junior team members in developing their skills in credit analysis, negotiation techniques, and account management practices.
- Developed effective relationships with customers, which helped improve overall payment processes.
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Nature's Signature
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Improved cash flow by implementing efficient accounts receivable processes and reducing outstanding balances.
- Negotiated payment plans with delinquent customers, preserving long-term business relationships while recovering outstanding funds.
- Resolved complaints from clients and customers and fielded overall company reviews by leading a weekly meeting with other departments.
- Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for employees on a range of administrative and clerical duties, including proficiently handling data entry, invoice preparation, bill reminders, paperwork organization, and client communication to ensure smooth account management processes.
- Obtaining information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and that accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up-to-date.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Press'nXPress
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Booking transactions for both AP and AR on daily basis and generating invoices and account statements.
- Assisting month-end closing including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliation and reporting.
- Adhere to and improve internal controls and financial procedures.
- Posting business transactions, process invoices, and verify financial data for records.
- Ensuring the accuracy of financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes.
- Prepare various reports under AP and AR sub ledgers to support month end process.
- Analyzing key allocation methodology to ensure costs are distributed fairly across operations based on sales.
- Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries in accounts.
Laboratory Finance Manager
Nikan Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2019
- Analyzed, investigated, and reported monthly variances between accounts on balance sheet and trial balance.
- Booked transactions for both AP and AR on daily basis.
- Interacted with IT team to support and validate the accuracy of the data and compliance with internal policies.
- Determined monthly operational objectives by gathering information and evaluating output requirements.
- Collaborated closely with directors regarding annual budgeting to meet the organization financial goals.
- Participated in quarterly inventory counts and reported discrepancies to supply chain management.
- Booking and ensuring all government transactions are recorded properly to support returns (Tax, CPP, EI etc.)
Education
Diploma - Business
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Azad University
Iran09.2008
Skills
- Accounting Principles
- Accounts Receivable
- Quantitative Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Bad Debt Collections
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Credit Analysis
- MS Microsoft
- PBI
- MS Project
- Foxit
- DBS
Timeline
Credit Specialist
Toromont Material Handling
12.2022 - Current
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Nature's Signature
08.2021 - 12.2022
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Press'nXPress
10.2020 - 07.2021
Laboratory Finance Manager
Nikan Hospital
09.2011 - 12.2019
Diploma - Business
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Azad University
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