Badhusha Chenakkara

Results-driven Finance & Payment Operations professional with an MBA in Finance and experience in payment processing, transaction reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, wire transfers, banking coordination, and financial operations. Skilled in investigating payment discrepancies, managing customer and vendor transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting efficient payment workflows. Proficient in SAP Business One, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.

Finance & Payment Operations Executive - AL SHAHEEN EST IMPORT & EXPORT - QATAR

(2023-04 - 2026-02)

• Processed and reconciled customer payments received through bank transfers, wire transfers, cheques, cash deposits, and POS transactions, ensuring accurate allocation against invoices.
• Monitored daily payment transactions and investigated unmatched payments, settlement issues, and reconciliation discrepancies, ensuring timely resolution.
• Managed Accounts Receivable activities, including customer account reconciliation, Statement of Account (SOA) preparation, payment follow-ups, and collection of outstanding receivables.
• Coordinated with banks, customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve payment-related issues, transaction delays, and operational queries.
• Managed cash and cheque collections, ensured timely bank deposits, and maintained accurate collection and payment records.
• Processed domestic and international wire transfers while maintaining supporting documentation and compliance with internal financial controls.
• Performed bank reconciliations and monitored account activity to ensure accuracy of financial transactions and timely issue identification.
• Handled Accounts Payable functions, including supplier invoice verification, payment processing, and vendor account reconciliation.
• Posted and maintained accurate accounting records related to receivables, payables, payroll, expenses, vendor transactions, and banking activities.
• Supported month-end and quarterly closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Utilized Microsoft Excel to prepare reports, analyze payment trends, reconcile transactions, and support operational decision-making.
• Coordinated POS terminal setup and banking documentation for key retail clients, supporting smooth payment acceptance and merchant operations.
• Supported compliance reviews by verifying transaction and customer documentation, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring adherence to internal procedures.
• Contributed to process improvements by identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing measures to improve payment processing accuracy and turnaround times.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance - APJ ABDUL KALAM UNIVERSITY, KERALA (2020-01 - 2022-01)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY, KERALA (2017-01 - 2020-01)