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Sara Dawood

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with extensive experience in sales and credit control within the insurance sector. Adept at managing corporate credit, optimizing financial operations, and fostering strong client relationships. Proven track record in developing and implementing effective credit management strategies to reduce delinquency rates and enhance overall financial performance. Committed to continuous professional growth and excellence in service delivery.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Officer - Corporate Credit Control

Bupa Arabia Medical Insurance
Jeddah, KSA
01.2020 - 11.2024

- Oversee corporate credit control operations for the Western region monitor and handle around 600 account include mega account like saudi airline and petromin.

- Ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

- Develop and implement credit review strategies to minimize delinquency, resulting in a measurable reduction in overdue accounts.

- Conduct comprehensive analyses of bad debt, consistently achieving and exceeding the Business Development Plan (BDP) targets.

- Produce weekly reports to monitor and evaluate the performance of credit management initiatives.

Sr. Officer - Receivables, Allocations & Invoicing

Bupa Arabia Medical insurance
Jeddah, KSA
01.2017 - 01.2020

-Managed bank account reconciliation with internal systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial processing.

- Handled the reconciliation of sundry invoices, including SABIC recharge invoices, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency.

- Processed and validated refund requests, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines.

Sr. Officer - SME Relationship Managers

Bupa Arabia Medical Insurance
Jeddah, KSA
01.2014 - 01.2017

- Actively managed relationships with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), including embassies and government clients, achieving monthly renewal targets through exceptional service delivery.

- Resolved sensitive accounts issues, including those involving embassies and government accounts, maintaining strong client trust and satisfaction.

- Provided ongoing support to clients to ensure their needs were met throughout the contract period.


Education

Bachelor's degree - Business administration

King Abdulaziz university

Skills

  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
  • Advanced decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  • Expertise in credit recovery management
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project Management and CRM systems
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Communication & Organizational Skills
  • Data analysis
  • Risk evaluations
  • Fraud knowledge

Certification

- Certified Credit Risk Professional Management, Leoron 2023.

Certificate of Operational Risk Professional, Leoron, 2022

- IFCE Certification, Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, 2021

- Business Forecasting, Exclusive Technology Training Center, 2019

- Professional Financial Analysis, Exclusive Technology Training Center, 2019

- Financial Data Analysis Dashboard, Informa Co., 2018

- Principles of Financial Accounting, Jeddah Community College, 2017

- Team Building Workshop, Mark Allen, 2017

- Relationship Management, Leap to Success, 2016

- Professional Selling Skills, Active Global Co., 2015

- Handling Irate Customers, Leap to Success, 2015

- Selling Skills Principles, Leap to Success, 2014

Languages

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Timeline

Sr. Officer - Corporate Credit Control

Bupa Arabia Medical Insurance
01.2020 - 11.2024

Sr. Officer - Receivables, Allocations & Invoicing

Bupa Arabia Medical insurance
01.2017 - 01.2020

Sr. Officer - SME Relationship Managers

Bupa Arabia Medical Insurance
01.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor's degree - Business administration

King Abdulaziz university
Sara Dawood