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Ali Abid Shah

@aliabidshah

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Accounts receivable and finance leader with 25+ years in airline revenue and collections.

Pakistan

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior finance/receivables leadership role where I can drive credit control and collections, improve SOPs and internal controls, strengthen agent/vendor processes, and deliver accurate reporting that supports senior management decision-making.

I’m an experienced Finance and accounts receivable professional with more than 25 years of progressive experience in airline finance and credit control, with a track record of improving operational controls and strengthening compliance with financial procedures.

Since November 2016, I’ve led all accounts receivable operations as Manager Receivables / Head of Receivables Department at SERENE AIR (PVT) LTD, developing departmental SOPs, managing travel agent onboarding and credit limits, monitoring outstanding balances, and providing management reports and financial insights. Previously at SHAHEEN AIR INTERNATIONAL, I managed finance operations across Pakistan and the UAE—including banking and treasury activities, supplier and agent recoveries, reconciliations, and payroll processing through WPS—while progressing to UAE Head of Accounts Department and recognizing value through multiple awards and appreciation letters.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager Receivables / Head

Current

Serene Air (Pvt) Ltd

Nov 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)

Lead and manage accounts receivable operations at the head office, including SOP development, agent receivables monitoring, collections, and credit control. Provide management reporting and support senior decision-making while coordinating with stations and IT to resolve operational and financial issues.

Accounts Receivable Management Credit Control Collections Agent Disputes & Adjustments Internal Controls SOP Development Financial Reporting Financial Analysis Airline Reservation Systems (Radixx)Data Analysis Process Improvement Compliance Team Leadership

Accounts Officer

Shaheen Air International

Jun 2000 - Nov 2016 (16 years 5 months)

Managed accounts and financial reporting for Pakistan station operations, including sales reports, refund statements, debtor reconciliations, and recovery activities. Supported marketing with financial analysis and worked across revenue, disbursement, and uplift accounting.

Accounts Receivable Agent Guarantees & Security Deposits Financial Reporting Financial Analysis Sales Reporting Revenue Accounting Disbursal Uplift Accounting Microsoft Excel Data Analysis

Head of Accounts Department

Shaheen Air International

Nov 2011 - May 2014 (2 years 6 months)

Led accounts and finance activities across UAE stations, including revenue/expenditure control, banking and reconciliation oversight, and management reporting. Managed travel agent accounts and recoveries, supplier and vendor payments, and contract compliance, and handled payroll processing through WPS.

Revenue Control Banking Operations Remittances Reconciliations Contract Compliance Management Reporting Payroll Processing Financial Reporting Data Analysis Microsoft Excel

Accounts Supervisor

Shaheen Air International

Jun 2005 - Aug 2007 (2 years 2 months)

Supervised finance and accounting operations across UAE stations, managing revenue and expenditure controls and coordinating banking activities. Oversaw remittances and reconciliations, supplier payments, travel agent recoveries, and contract compliance, while preparing management reports and handling payroll disbursement through WPS.