Experience

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  Irvine's Africa (Pty) Ltd

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Accounts Receivable Manager

    • Aug 2015 - Jan 2020
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • EXPORT - My primary role was the development of the debtors’ management function within the finance department. This was an exciting and challenging role within a well-respected relationship-driven business. Strong and sincere interpersonal and communication skills maintained and strengthened highly valued relationships in line with the company’s reputation for integrity and excellent customer service.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Comprehensive management of the debtors ledger including multi-currency customer accounts • Conducted consistent follow-up customer communications and implemented specific corrective actions as applicable• Successfully resolved customer queries and negotiated effective solutions for the collection of any arrears• Managed KPI and service level agreements• Compiled accurate weekly aging reports and cash flow forecasting for the Group Financial Director and all internal stakeholders• Improved and maintained customer database• Processed all invoices and credit notes and generated and distributed ad hoc and monthly statements• Processed daily cash book receipts and correctly allocated payments to customer accounts• Managed multi-currency petty cash • General office management including all office automation, supplies and cleaning staff member• Facilitated the corporate social responsibility project for quarterly donations to Friends of Rescued Animals – FORA https://www.fora.org.za/

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  LA Intronet (Pty) Ltd

  • Rivonia, Sandton, South Africa

  • Specialist Recruitment Consultant

    • Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
    • Rivonia, Sandton, South Africa

    RECRUITMENT - This role was a surprise (there is a great story here) and a wonderful opportunity to apply my experience gained from previous financial roles to the specialist financial recruitment position offered. It was a time of learning from and collaboration with highly successful well-regarded colleagues, to whom I remain grateful. During this time I developed a greater respect for recruitment processes and a passion for the human resource function within the business.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• End to end specialised recruitment for financial and administrative support roles• Managed selected key accounts, developed relationships and negotiated contracts• Identified, attracted and interviewed resources in line with client requirements • Carried out requisite checks, verified information and compiled accurate and informative CV’s for presentation• Processed and tracked applicant job submissions throughout the process to placement and final payment• Set and measured personal goals and led team initiatives• Collaborated on improvements on the effectiveness and efficiency of internal recruitment processes and procedures

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  CBR Marketing Solutions

  • Financial Manager

    • Feb 2013 - Jan 2014

    DIGITAL MARKETING AND ADVERTISING. I was appointed to set up and manage the inhouse bookkeeping and payroll department, improve systems, and consolidate the human resource function. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Set up the accounting system and chart of accounts. Managed the full bookkeeping process to balance sheet and was responsible for the accounts payable and accounts receivable function.• Responsible for all month-end and statutory reporting and compliance including VAT reconciliation and returns• Oversaw the human resource function and prepared and processed the monthly payroll and all associated payroll reporting.• Managed the office and two support staff team members

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  EET Group of Companies

  • Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Senior Financial Controller

    • Feb 2005 - Nov 2012
    • Edenvale, Gauteng, South Africa

    MANUFACTURING - I joined EET in the position of bookkeeper and over time my role evolved and grew with increased involvement within the group. I thrived on being included in decision making and business strategy and the continuous challenges from the complexities of managing an increasingly diverse portfolio. Strategic mentorship from industry professionals provided impactful on the job skills development and personal growth for which I remain eternally grateful. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Bookkeeping to balance sheet of 6 companies within the group Managed the accounts receivable, accounts payable and administrative support team Processed all VAT reconciliations and returns  Cash flows – compiled accurate monthly and annual merged cash flow planning and reporting for Group CEO Balance Sheet reporting – reconciled and drafted the balance sheets for all 6 companies for monthly internal group audits Prepared for annual audits, managed the liaison and process with external auditors and adhered to stringent timelines Payroll – prepared and paid weekly wages and monthly salaries and drafted budgets for annual increments and bonuses  Managed the HR administration function in respect of all processes including hiring initiatives and contracts, and facilitated onboarding

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  The Distribution House

  • Sandton, Johannesburg

  • Operations Supervisor

    • Sep 2004 - Feb 2005
    • Sandton, Johannesburg

    LOGISTICS / OPERATIONS/PROJECT MANAGEMENT - This was a short stint in a position providing the opportunity to use my love of variety and customer-centric service delivery. Getting stuck in with a collaborative and diverse team ensured no two days were ever the same. I was saddened when the business was sold as this position played to key strengths of managing processes, communicating effectively, functioning well within a team, and accepting responsibility. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Client Liaison – received and interpreted briefings and presented quotes after final authorisation from the director.• Briefed the operations team and set and managed project timelines • Managed the daily processes and quality control procedures• Communicated progress reports to all stakeholders• Supervised logistics for incoming projects and the distribution on completion of the project