1. Saleha davey
Epsom, Surrey
07958 620 501
salehadavey@gmail.com
PROFILE
A confident, versatile and enthusiastic Credit Control Manager most recently working within the Aviation industry
as a contractor in a stand alone credit control position.
I have spent 15 years in the media industry, and also have experience of the construction, engineering,
publishing and computer distributor sectors.
Acknowledged as a highly focused line manager, with the ability to develop and motivate teams towards the
successful execution of shared objectives. Excels in both strategic and operational roles, demonstrating excellent
communication skills at all levels and enjoys working cross functionally with both internal and external clients.
Takes a hands-on approach when dealing with key clients including Renault, Coca Cola, Epson Europe, Ikea and
William Hill.
Passionate about instilling effective team working practices, possessing an excellent work ethic and excels in fast
paced, challenging working environments. Recognised as a dedicated and focused team player who has the
ability to take on the ideas and opinions of others in a positive manner, offering support where needed to
implement those ideas to improve the business function.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS & SKILLS
• Assigned to troubleshoot for one of the Aegis Media divisions. This included being responsible for the
successful repayment and reconciliation of a 3-year historical debt of £4 million. Achieved through face-to-
face client negotiation and tenacious account management
• Cleared down 180 days of debt, liaising with clients and meeting with Business Directors and Credit
Controllers to put in place and execute action plans for success. Reduced debt from £12m to £1.5m
• Reviewed, revised and implemented finance procedures and best practice across all businesses and agency
business partners, from billings to the collection of debts
• Proficient in the use of Unisys, Lotus Notes, Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook, Global 2000, Solomon AS400 &
DDS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Resources UK (current contract role) – Billing Analyst - 31/08/15 @ £ 18.40 per hour
Civil Aviation Authority – Sole Credit Control - Contractor
November 2013 to March 2015
• Full responsibility for UK & International credit control using the accounting system Navision and Citrix
• Responsible for a ledger of £5M per month (multi currencies, UK, Euros, US Dollars, Indian Rupees,
Malaysian Ringits)
• Deployment of monthly statements
• Effective cross functional team working
• Arranging payment plans, cash forecasting and meeting own monthly targets
• Monitoring Bacs, Direct Debits, cheque and credit card payments
• Responsible for tracking and monitoring the progress of projects passed to the Legal department
• Clients are mainly B2B airlines, Airports, Air Maintenance Organisations, Doctors, Pilots.
Main clients Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Edinburgh, Manchester, Ofcom, DFT

2. Aegis Media Ltd October 1999 – June 2013
Credit Operations Manager (March 2013 – June 2013)
Responsibilities
• Ensured the successful implementation of the Aegis Best Practice processes and procedures with the Credit
Control and Agency business partners
• Set and communicated team monthly delivery targets, reviewing progress and devising action plans to
ensure targets are met
• Provided cover and support for Billings, Collections and the Group Credit Manager where necessary
• Generated and distributed month end reporting for the AMUK Central operating unit
• Chaired and attended finance meetings with key stakeholders
• Carried out regular performance reviews, ensuring the team had access to training and development
programmes
Credit Manager (2001 – 2013) – promoted from Credit Controller (1999 – 2001)
• Key account management for 200 accounts with a monthly turnover of £60m
• Management of a team of 4 - 12 Credit Controllers across various Aegis Media divisions, ensuring credit
control procedures are consistently implemented
• Implementing payment terms and billing dates according to signed contacts and setting up new clients on
DDS
• Conducting mid and year end team reviews, setting team targets and agreeing individual development plans
• Daily monitoring of ledgers including the maintenance of credit balances
• Ensure bookings are correct and media teams approve the billings in accordance to billing dates
• Responsible for foreign exchange deals and arranging fee billings for each client
• Delivering presentations to colleagues at all levels including induction talks to new starters in order to raise
awareness of the function of the Credit Control department
• Generating month end reports for distribution to the Board of Directors
• Supplying information to the auditors in a timely manner
• Carrying out client visits to build and maintain effective business relationships
Credit Risk Assessment
• Applying for Credit Insurance for new business via Euler Hermes online system
• Review all credit limits on a monthly basis, increasing levels of credit where applicable or trading via market
place if limit application is declined by Euler
• Producing and circulating a monthly credit insurance report to monitor potential exposure, utilising the
forecasted figures updated by Management Accounts
• Raising pro-forma invoices to clients that have been refused Credit Insurance and reconciling the account on
a month by month basis
• Monthly reporting on any unpaid debts >60 days old to Euler via online live system (Eolis)
• Complete trade references on request
• Downloading credit limits across all entities, minimising exposure
• Liaising with relevant Account Directors to obtain financial information where necessary i.e. Financial YE
Accounts and Covenant Tests in conjunction with and to further support a limit application
Centaur Publishing March 1997 – October 1999
Credit Controller
Responsibilities
• Collation of paperwork and reconciliation of cash for 600 UK accounts
• Controlled credit by monitoring the diarised computer system
• Liaised with senior managers regarding day-to-day finance queries
• Prepared payment allocations and communicate payment schedule to relevant suppliers
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on aged debts
• Generated and distributed monthly reports

3. Merisel March 1996 – March 1997
Credit Controller
Responsibilities
• Working within Financial Services responsible for account management
• Responsibility for 40 high volume accounts with credit limits ranging from £25k to £2 million
• Resolving issues and collecting monies to targets
• Built and maintained effective relationships with clients which resulted in the timely resolution of
issuesExercising commercial judgement in applications for credit
• Monitoring client accounts, payments and credit limits
• Cash allocations and reconciliations
Previous Roles
1994 – 1996 Planned Maintenance & Engineering Ltd
1992 – 1994 Various temporary assignments
1981 – 1992 Bank of Credit & Commerce International SA
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
• Bank of Credit & Commerce International SA training academy studies including Deposits / Clearing /
Advances, Expenses, cashiering and setting up new accounts
• Practical Credit Control course
• Credit Management workshop
• Getting the best from your Collections Staff
• Performance Management
• 4 O-levels including English and Mathematics
References available upon request