Elson Chabvi
Dublin
Summary
Strategic finance professional with 10+ years of international experience leading financial operations, foreign business relations, and business transformation across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Skilled in aligning financial systems, AR management, and operational strategies with broader business objectives to drive sustainable growth, enhance liquidity, and manage risk. Adept at strategic planning, financial forecasting, and stakeholder engagement across global teams and cross-border partnerships. Holds an MSc in Strategic Management (Finance Stream) and a First-Class Honours degree in Accounting & Finance; currently progressing toward ACCA qualification.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
International Accounts Receivable Manager
Summit Resource International
Dublin
04.2023 - Current
- Lead global AR strategy to improve cash flow visibility, reduce DSO, and align credit risk with commercial policy.
- Deliver financial insights through AR forecasting and reporting to support executive decision-making.
- Manage trade finance documentation (LCs, SLBCs), collaborating with banks, logistics, and suppliers.
- Coordinate with global teams (China production, regional GRMs) to align revenue cycles with strategic objectives.
- Support internal and external audits through proactive reconciliation and compliance processes.
Finance Executive
Circle Voluntary Housing Association
Dublin
10.2018 - 03.2023
- Partnered with senior leadership to refine finance strategy, strengthen internal controls, and enhance audit readiness.
- Led vendor onboarding and accounts workflow design, improving service delivery and financial transparency.
- Supported financial planning through monthly reporting, VAT/RCT processing, and cash flow analysis.
- Designed documentation and process improvements that aligned finance operations with long-term growth goals.
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Freshcut Foods
Dublin
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Oversaw end-to-end AP operations, aligning payment cycles with the organisation’s working capital and cash flow strategies.
- Partnered with the Finance Controller to analyse spending patterns and implement supplier payment schedules that improved liquidity forecasting.
- Designed and enforced new internal controls and approval workflows to enhance financial accuracy and reduce processing time.
- Led system upgrades to streamline invoice matching and reporting; contributed to ERP configuration to support finance strategy.
- Managed cross-functional communication with procurement, finance, and suppliers to support continuous improvement in the P2P process.
- Played a key role in annual budgeting cycles by providing accurate AP data and trend analysis to support procurement and finance planning.
- Trained and supervised junior finance staff, embedding performance KPIs and promoting a culture of compliance and accountability.
Accounts Assistant (Intern)
City B&B
Dublin
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided financial insights through monthly reconciliations and reporting, supporting management in cost control and strategic planning.
- Developed tailored reporting tools in Excel to track operational expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities across departments.
- Collaborated with senior staff to improve payment scheduling and forecasting, aligning financial operations with business planning objectives.
- Supported general ledger maintenance and journal entries to ensure alignment with accounting best practices.
- Identified inefficiencies in invoice processing and proposed improvements that reduced payment cycle time and improved vendor relationships.
- Assisted in internal cash handling reviews and process documentation that laid groundwork for future financial audits.
Education
ACCA -
02.2026
MSc - Strategic Management (Finance Stream)
Technological University Dublin
01.2018
BA (Hons) - Accounting and Finance
Independent College Dublin
01.2017
Skills
- Strategic & Financial Leadership
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Strategic Cash Flow Forecasting
- Business Process Optimization
- Trade Finance & Risk Mitigation
- Cross-Functional Project Management
- Audit Planning & Regulatory Compliance
- Executive Reporting & Decision Support
- Change Management & Policy Development
- Core Finance & Systems
- Double-Entry Accounting
- Castleton Financials
- Sage 50
- ERP & Financial Systems Integration
- Revenue Online Services (ROS)
- Online Banking & EFTs
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Accounts Receivable Strategy
- Global AR Operations
- Credit Risk Assessment & Control
- FX & Multi-Currency Handling
- Dispute Resolution
- Customer Reconciliation
- Cross-Border Payment Strategy
Education And Professional Development
- ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, In Progress, Preparing for F7 (Financial Reporting) and F8 (Audit & Assurance)
- MSc in Strategic Management (Finance Stream), Technological University Dublin, 2018, Primary Drivers of Change in Irish Banking
- BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, Independent College Dublin, 2017, First Class Honours, Sources of Finance for SMEs in Ireland
Timeline
International Accounts Receivable Manager
Summit Resource International
04.2023 - Current
Finance Executive
Circle Voluntary Housing Association
10.2018 - 03.2023
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Freshcut Foods
08.2017 - 10.2018
Accounts Assistant (Intern)
City B&B
01.2015 - 07.2017
ACCA -
MSc - Strategic Management (Finance Stream)
Technological University Dublin
BA (Hons) - Accounting and Finance
Independent College Dublin