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Arrif Akbar Sidik

Assistant Credit Manager
Bogor

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at The Westin Jakarta, excelling in credit control procedures and collection management. Proven track record in enhancing credit policies and improving cash flow through effective debt recovery methods. Strong analytical skills combined with exceptional collaboration abilities drive successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Assistant Credit Manager

The Westin Jakarta
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely collections activities were undertaken.
  • Improved credit approval process by implementing streamlined procedures and utilizing risk analysis tools.
  • Minimized potential losses by conducting thorough credit reviews on high-risk accounts before extending additional credit lines.
  • Increased cash flow by diligently pursuing past-due receivables through targeted collection efforts.
  • Assisted in developing comprehensive credit policies that aligned with company objectives while mitigating financial risks.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to establish credit limits that balanced risk exposure with business growth opportunities.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with other departments to ensure timely resolution of account discrepancies or billing errors.
  • Prepare and hold a monthly credit meeting
  • Preparing Month end Closing Report for each account Credit Section.
  • Provided exceptional support during annual audits by maintaining organized records and facilitating information requests from auditors efficiently.


Account Receivable Supervisor

The Westin Jakarta
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Reconciliation and matching of supporting dockets/documents to all checked out guest ledger balances.
  • Maintenance of all City Ledger Accounts including billing, posting of receipts
  • Maintenance of Advance Deposits postings and reconciliation
  • Reconciliation Credit Card Daily Basis and Follow up if any discrepancies with system.
  • Ensure a smooth operation of billing and collection in full compliance with the policy.
  • Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers and investigate discrepancies
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing disputes and discrepancies
  • Contribute to the improvement of accounts receivable processes and procedures

Account Receivable Officer

The Westin Jakarta
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Reconciliation and matching of supporting dockets/documents to all checked out guest ledger balances.
  • Maintenance of all City Ledger Accounts including billing, posting of receipts
  • Maintenance of Advance Deposits postings and reconciliation
  • Reconciliation Credit Card Daily Basis and Follow up if any discrepancies with system.
  • Ensure a smooth operation of billing and collection in full compliance with the policy.
  • Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers and investigate discrepancies
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing disputes and discrepancies
  • Contribute to the improvement of accounts receivable processes and procedures

Account Receivable Officer

The Westin Jakarta
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Reconciliation and matching of supporting dockets/documents to all checked out guest ledger balances.
  • Maintenance of all City Ledger Accounts including billing, posting of receipts
  • Maintenance of Advance Deposits postings and reconciliation
  • Reconciliation Credit Card Daily Basis and Follow up if any discrepancies with system.
  • Ensure a smooth operation of billing and collection in full compliance with the policy.
  • Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers and investigate discrepancies
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing disputes and discrepancies
  • Contribute to the improvement of accounts receivable processes and procedures

Account Receivable Officer

Aston Sentul
10.2016 - 07.2019
  • Reconciliation and matching of supporting dockets/documents to all checked out guest ledger balances.
  • Maintenance of all City Ledger Accounts including billing, posting of receipts
  • Maintenance of Advance Deposits postings and reconciliation
  • Reconciliation Credit Card Daily Basis and Follow up if any discrepancies with system.
  • Ensure a smooth operation of billing and collection in full compliance with the policy.
  • Reconcile accounts receivable ledgers and investigate discrepancies
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve billing disputes and discrepancies
  • Contribute to the improvement of accounts receivable processes and procedures

Treasury Staff

PT. Pratama Mitra Sejati
05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Carrying out daily activities related to cash management, including cash monitoring and planning and timely fulfillment of financial obligations.
  • Monitor and manage the company's cash flow to ensure sufficient funds are available for daily operations and investment needs.
  • Maintain good relations with banks and other financial institutions to facilitate banking transactions and credit facility negotiations.

Account Receivable Staff

Kaikoukai Indonesia
05.2015 - 04.2016
  • Record all customer receivables data based on all printed invoices
  • Collect customers via telephone/e-mail
  • Prepare a list of bills and their completeness to be billed according to the printed date
  • Monitor customer accounts, both those that make smooth payments and those that are delayed
  • Create weekly and monthly receivables reports
    Archive billing documents neatly

Finance and Accounting Staff

Salak Boutique Hotel
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Focus on receiving, processing, and verifying invoices to ensure timely, accurate payments
  • Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle and maintain organized records
  • Collaborate across departments to resolve invoicing and payments.
  • To manage all daily cash and cheque collection (from cashiers and bill collectors) with strict respect of hotel policies and to formally reconcile collected amounts with system generated reports on daily basis. Collect and check daily remittances in the presence of a witness.
  • To prepare on daily basis the General Cashier Report reconciling the daily collection of cash and the amount banked.
  • To maintain all in-house floats at an appropriate level required by operations and to randomly spot check the float count done by outlet cashiers.
  • To balance petty cash disbursements in the petty cash float and to ensure the timely reimbursement to employees within hotel policy.
  • To ensure sufficient change for all cashiers and reimburse Front Office cashiers for disbursement made.
  • To make petty cash payments on designated days, balance cash fund daily and conduct surprise float count on all cashier holding floats.
  • Maintain over and short records for each cashier and report evidence of review to Director of Finance.
  • Reconciliation and matching of supporting dockets/documents to all checked out guest ledger balances.
  • Maintenance of all City Ledger Accounts including billing, posting of receipts
  • Maintenance of Advance Deposits postings and reconciliation
  • Preparing for payment Local Tax every month
  • Preparing Weekly Report for Director of Finance


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Perbanas Institute
Jakarta, Indonesia
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Jakarta State Polytechnic
Depok, Indonesia
04.2001 -

Skills

Credit control procedures

Credit policy development

Sales support

Collection management

Credit reports

Effective debt recovery methods

Software

Lightspeed, VHP, Oracle

Timeline

Assistant Credit Manager

The Westin Jakarta
09.2023 - Current

Account Receivable Supervisor

The Westin Jakarta
08.2022 - 09.2023

Account Receivable Officer

The Westin Jakarta
08.2020 - 08.2022

Account Receivable Officer

The Westin Jakarta
07.2019 - 05.2020

Account Receivable Officer

Aston Sentul
10.2016 - 07.2019

Treasury Staff

PT. Pratama Mitra Sejati
05.2016 - 10.2016

Account Receivable Staff

Kaikoukai Indonesia
05.2015 - 04.2016

Finance and Accounting Staff

Salak Boutique Hotel
01.2013 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Perbanas Institute
04.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Jakarta State Polytechnic
04.2001 -
Arrif Akbar SidikAssistant Credit Manager