Vanessa O'Connell

Vanessa O'Connell is an accomplished Accounts Receivable Manager at VP Racing Fuels since August 2023, with extensive experience in credit control and collections spanning over a decade. Previous roles include Collection Bad Debt & Bankruptcy Specialist at Vericast, where Vanessa managed bad debt forecasting and recovery, and senior positions at companies such as Clear Channel Outdoor and Thomson Reuters, leading collections and credit management initiatives. Vanessa’s expertise encompasses managing collections, resolving bankruptcies, implementing credit policies, and driving down Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) while ensuring compliance with financial practices. Vanessa also holds an Associate's degree in Business and Corporate Communications from the College of Cape Town and continues to enhance professional qualifications.