Detail-oriented Finance clerk with strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and customer service. Experienced in developing and managing efficient billing and posting processes. Considered focused and organized team player. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Creditors Clerk
Premier foods - Vereeniging wheat mill
06.2021 - 01.2023
Process orders and provide budget for relevant departments for requisitions.
Follow up on Outstanding purchase orders, GRVs and creditors payments as per guidelines
Balance Intercompany accounts, Maintain the integrity of the Purchase Ledger.
Process month/weekly end accruals,
recons and submissions
Software program: MS EXCEL, MS WORD, GP13(ISFARM &COFARM), MS OUTLOOK
Monitored office supplies and made arrangements for restocking of low-stock items.
Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
Maintained accurate records of customer payments.
Generated monthly billing and posting reports for management review.
Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making.
Processed vendor and supplier payments on weekly basis.
Verified accuracy of accounts payable payments, resulting in 98% reduction in payment errors and check reissues.
Collaborated with customers to resolve disputes.
Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
Debtors Clerk( Beverage Manufacturing HO)
WH Du Preez Madu Mageu Take5 Juice
04.2015 - 08.2019
Remittances, Queries and Daily Capturing of payments.
Monthly forecast Sending statements, Invoices and filing.
Daily batches of cash sales, CODiE, Bank Transfers.
Remittances, Weekly Cash sales report to manager.
Monthly Age analysis report to manager.
Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
Follow up with clients and daily assisting Telesales.
Assist branches with processing of returned Merchandise and and process credit notes
Software program: SYSPRO, WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, QDOCS
Creditors Clerk
Premier foods - Vereeniging wheat mill
01.2014 - 01.2015
Responsible for all Purchase Orders,
Invoicing
Statements
Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
Monitored office supplies and made arrangements for restocking of low-stock items.
Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
Used data entry skills to accurately document and input statements.
Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.
Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
Collaborated with customers to resolve disputes.
Generated monthly billing and posting reports for management review.
Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making.
Reconciliation
Creditors reports
Switchboard and general admin duties
Software program: MS EXCEL, MS WORD, GP13, MS OUTLOOK
Cashier,Sales Administration and Receptionist
Century Electrical
01.2013 - 06.2013
SYSPRO, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS OUTLOOK
Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Debtors clerk and Exports
Century Electrical
09.2012 - 01.2013
Remittances, queries and Daily Capturing of pay.
Monthly forecast Sending statements and invoices
Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
Issued invoices and followed up on outstanding payments to remind clients to pay on time.
Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
Daily batches of cash sales,
COD’s and transfers
Recording of Journals
Admin and Warehouse
STONCOR AFRICA
01.2010 - 01.2011
Switch board
Filing, Emails and Orders Tending to clients.
Sales, Stock taking and monitoring stock distribution.
Warehouse management.
Software Programs: BAAN, MS WORD, MS EXCEL
Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
Collaborated with various departments to manage timely delivery of orders and avoid delays.
Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
Education
Completed Grade 12 in 2008
Sales and Management -
Finance and Money Management -
Management and Administration -
Skills
Cash Flow Analysis
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Credit Control
General Ledger Maintenance
Purchase Order Management
Statement Review
Data Entry Accuracy
Invoice Processing
Analytical Thinking
Tax Compliance
Financial Software Proficiency
Budgeting Support
Problem Solving
Microsoft Office Suite
Attention to Detail
Vendor Relations
Accounts Payable Management
Account Reconciliation
Debt Collection
Teamwork Abilities
Expense Tracking
Financial Reporting
Payment Scheduling
Bank Reconciliations
File Maintenance
Database Entry
Cash Management
Previous Experience
G4S Cash Solutions, Admin and Warehouse, 2012-01-01, 2013-12-31, Switch board, Filing, Emails, Orders, Faxing, Tending to clients and Sales, Stock taking and monitoring stock distribution, Warehouse management, BAAN, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, Jonathan (016) 362 2458
Century Electrical, Debtors clerk and Exports, 2013-01-01, 2014-12-31, Debtors and Exports, Remittances, queries and Daily, Capturing of pay, Monthly forecast Sending statements and invoices, filing, Daily batches of cash sales, COD’s transfers., Recording of Journals, SYSPRO, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS OUTLOOK, Linda Broekman (016) 440 -1531
Premier foods - Vereeniging wheat mill, Creditors Clerk, 2014-01-01, 2015-12-31, Responsible for all Purchase Orders, Invoices, Statements, Recons, Creditors reports, Switchboard and general admin duties., MS EXCEL, MS WORD, GP13, MS OUTLOOK, Hendrina Venter (016) 492-0638
WH Du Preez Madu Mageu Take5 juice, Debtors clerk, 2015-01-01, 2019-12-31, Remittances, Queries, Daily Capturing of payments, Monthly forecast Sending statements, Invoices and filing, Daily batches of cash sales, COD’s, Bank Transfers, Remittances, Weekly Cash sales report to manager, Monthly Age analysis report to manager, Follow up with clients daily assisting Telesales, Assist branches with processing of returned Merchandise and queries., SYSPRO, WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, QDOCS, Kelsey Matias (016) 430-1200
Premier foods - Vereeniging wheat mill, Creditors clerk, 2021-01-01, 2023-12-31, Process orders and provide budget for relevant departments for requisitions, Follow up on Outstanding purchase orders, GRVs and creditors payments as per guidelines, Balance Intercompany accounts, Maintain the integrity of the Purchase Ledger, Process month end accruals, Filing and assisting where necessary, Prepare monthly Creditors recons and reports, Weekly payment recons and submissions
Assistance with queries, Assist with data / reporting /information required from Creditors
General filing, MS EXCEL, MS WORD, GP13(ISFARM &COFARM), MS OUTLOOK, Anna-marie Roets 016-492-0636