Waleed Durrani
Collection Expert (Accounts Receivable & Billing)
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About
Results-driven Finance and Accounts professional with expertise in accounts receivable, billing, and financial reporting across multiple industries. Skilled in cash flow management, ledger reconciliation, and credit control, with a strong track record of improving collections and revenue accuracy. Proficient in managing client portfolios, resolving billing discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Detail-oriented and analytical with strong communication and problem-solving abilities, committed to driving financial efficiency and business performance.
Experience
Collection Expert (Accounts Receivable & Billing) - Etisalat E& Enterprise - UAE - Islamabad, Pakistan
(2025-11)
- Manage end-to-end accounts receivable operations, including invoice generation, customer account maintenance, payment monitoring, and timely collections follow-ups.
- Perform reconciliations, credit assessments, and discrepancy resolution while handling billing disputes in coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Prepare receivables reports, aging analysis, and cash flow forecasts, ensuring compliance with internal controls and supporting financial decision-making.
- Oversee billing operations for diverse business segments, ensuring all invoices are accurately generated, validated, and processed using ERP systems (Oracle Software).
- Maintain and update client correspondence across multiple portals, ensuring timely resolution of disputes, payment clarifications, and billing inquiries.
- Conduct detailed aging and collection analysis, proactively addressing overdue accounts while balancing cash flow and revenue targets.
- Collaborate with internal teams to track cost variations, reconcile changes in billing, and provide actionable insights to management for decision-making.
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, ERP workflows, and regulatory compliance while maintaining audit-ready documentation for all accounts.
Senior Finance & Accounts Executive - Quality Aviation Travel Management - Islamabad, Pakistan
(2019-11 - 2025-11)
- Orchestrate end-to-end financial operations, encompassing accounts receivable management, reconciliations, and transaction processing, ensuring strict adherence to internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
- Spearhead the preparation and presentation of periodic financial reports, including detailed expenditure analyses and performance insights aligned with international accounting standards.
- Administer advanced cash flow management strategies by rigorously monitoring receivables, expediting collections, and mitigating aging debt through structured client engagement.
- Execute comprehensive ledger reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
- Oversee billing cycles, invoice validation, and dispute resolution with precision, fostering robust client relationships and enhancing payment compliance.
- Manage refunds, credit notes, and financial adjustments within integrated financial systems, ensuring complete audit readiness and documentation accuracy.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize financial workflows, streamline reporting mechanisms, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Leverage financial software (Traacs) to maintain transactional transparency and support data-driven decision-making processes.
Accounts Receivable & Billing Officer - Muller & Phipps Express Logistics (FedEx) - Rawalpindi & Islamabad, Pakistan
(2017-03 - 2019-09)
- Directed comprehensive accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely recording of transactions, and systematic ledger maintenance.
- Conducted in-depth aging analysis and devised strategic recovery plans to substantially reduce outstanding receivables and strengthen liquidity positions.
- Facilitated proactive client engagement to resolve billing discrepancies, negotiate payment terms, and reinforce financial compliance.
- Performed meticulous account reconciliations to detect inconsistencies and uphold financial accuracy across all reporting cycles.
- Implemented structured follow-up mechanisms for overdue accounts, significantly improving collection efficiency and reducing credit risk exposure.
- Assessed client creditworthiness through detailed evaluations, establishing prudent credit limits aligned with organizational risk policies.
- Generated comprehensive receivables reports, including aging summaries and collection forecasts, to support senior management decision-making.
- Ensured full compliance with organizational billing policies, contractual obligations, and applicable financial regulations.
Finance Officer - Bio Tech Scientific Organization - Islamabad, Pakistan
(2016-12 - 2017-03)
- Executed strategic budgeting and financial planning initiatives to ensure optimal allocation and utilization of organizational resources.
- Monitored and analyzed cash flow patterns, financial performance metrics, and liquidity indicators to support informed decision-making.
- Prepared accurate financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses in accordance with regulatory and reporting standards.
- Strengthened internal control systems by implementing robust financial procedures to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
- Managed end-to-end payroll processing, taxation, and statutory filings, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated with external auditors and regulatory authorities, facilitating seamless audits and compliance reviews.
- Collaborated with departmental heads to develop and monitor budgets, driving cost efficiency and financial discipline.
- Conducted financial risk assessments and recommended mitigation strategies to enhance organizational financial stability.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance - University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad (2016)
Bachelor of Commerce - University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad (2011)
