RAVENDRA VENKETAS CHETTY
Credit Manager
ALBERTON
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1990
1990
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR ( PARTNERSHIP)
FOURAELA TRADING (PTY) LTD / S N R TRADING (PTY) LTD
1 2022 - Current
- SALES OF ALL TYPES OF STEEL TO LOCAL AND EXPORT MARKET, SERVICING CURRENT CUSTOMER BASE AND TO EXPAND OUR CUSTOMER BASE
- CUSTOMER AND SUPPLIER VISITS
- NEGOCIATING BETTER DEALS WITH MILLS AND SUPPLIERS
DIRECTOR
MATENGA TRADING
01.2019 - 01.2022
- OWN BUSINESS – SUPPLY AND FITMENT OF TONNEAU COVERS FOR VEHICLES AND SUPPLY OF STEEL AND PPE
CREDIT MANAGER
AVENG TRIDENT STEEL
09.1996 - 04.2019
- SORTING OUT OF QUERIES & RECONS
- AUTHORIZING OF CREDIT AND DEBIT NOTES COMPUTER SYSTEM
- COLLECTION OF OUTSTANDING MONIES
- MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORTS
- LIAISING WITH ATTORNEYS, LIQUIDATORS, CREDIT GUARANTEE, CLIENTS, RECRUITING OF STAFF
- MANAGING AGE ANALYSIS, ADDRESSING OVERDUE ACCOUNTS, VISITS TO CUSTOMERS BOTH LOCALLY AND INTO AFRICA
- ENSURE THAT COMPANY PROTOCOL AND BUSINESS POLICIES ARE ADHERED TO
- ATTENDING FINANCE FORUM MEETINGS
- ATTENDING AND REPRESENTING THE COMPANY AT COURT CASES
- REPORTING TO AVENG GROUP AND ATTENDING TO MD MEETINGS TO GIVE FEEDBACK
- OVERSEEING 3 OPERATING GROUP DEBTORS
- TOTAL BOOK VALUE PER MONTH, R1.2 BILLION
- REASON FOR LEAVING: TO START MY OWN BUSINESS
ADMIN MANAGER
SHOPRITE CHECKERS
05.1995 - 08.1996
- CONTROLLING OF CASH OFFICE, CASHIER, COMPUTER SYSTEM
- ASSIST BRANCH MANAGER WHEN NOT THERE
- SETTING UP AND CONTROLLING STOCKTAKES
- REASON FOR LEAVING: LOOKING FOR BETTER PROSPECTS
CREDIT CONTROLLER
TRADE CENTER DENVER
10.1990 - 04.1995
- SORTING OUT QUERIES & RECONS
- BANK POSTION: GENERAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER
- CONTROLLING NON-FOODS FLOOR, PROMOTIONS, ADDRESSING OUT OF STOCKS
- LOCKING UP OF THE STORE
- POSITION: BULK EXPORT MANAGER
- TELESALES, MAKING UP OF ORDERS
- COMPLTION OF EXPORT DOCS.- F178, FORM E, LC’s
- POSITION: ADMIN MANAGER
- CONTROLLING OF CASH OFFICE, COMPUTER ROOM, DEBTORS, TILLS
- ALL ADMIN WORK INCLUDING DAILY FIGURES, SALES, G.P
- BUDGETS, EXPENSES, BANK QUERIES, ORDERS, ETC
- AUTHORIZING VAT REFUNDS, SETTING UP OF STOCKTAKES
- REASON FOR LEAVING: LOOKING FOR BETTER PROSPECTS
CREDIT CONTROLLER
DELTA CONTROLS SANDTON
03.1990 - 10.1990
- SORTING OUT OF QUERIES
- PHONING OF CUSTOMERS FOR MONIES
- FAXING OF DOCUMENTS
- PASSING DEBIT & CREDIT NOTES
- REASON FOR LEAVING: NO PROSPECTS OF PROMOTION
Education
Matriculated -
Southlands Secondary School
Certificate - Acupuncture
Technikon
01.1985 - 12.1986
BA - Police Science (not completed)
UNISA
01.1989 - 11.1989
Bookkeeping & Accounting - undefined
College of Management
01.1990 - 12.1990
Certificate of Excellence - Motivation
Trade Centre
01.1992 - 12.1992
Industrial Relations - undefined
Metro Cash & Carry
Higher Diploma - Business Management
Damelin Education
Skills
UNISYS
EXCEL
WORD
POWERPOINT
JD EDWARDS
ORACLE (NEW SYSTEM)
SAP
SAGE - PASTEL
Operations Management
Team Management
People Management
Business Development
Affiliations
- MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL ACUPUNCTURE ASSOCIATION
- CHAIRMAN OF SA STEEL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION (GAUTENG)
Areaofresidence
FLAT 5, LETABA, 3 LOUW STREET, ALBERTON, GAUTENG
Interests
- MOTOR SPORT
- TENNIS
- SOCCER
- CRICKET
- MODERN ART
Languageabilities
- ENGLISH
- AFRIKAANS
Contactdetails
084 752 5679, 083 229 5893
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/17/66
- Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
- Marital Status: DIVORCED
Benefitssought
- MEDICAL AID
- CELL PHONE
- GUARANTEED 13th CHEQUE - OPTIONAL
- UIF
- RETIREMENT FUND
Certification
[Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
DIRECTOR
MATENGA TRADING
01.2019 - 01.2022
CREDIT MANAGER
AVENG TRIDENT STEEL
09.1996 - 04.2019
ADMIN MANAGER
SHOPRITE CHECKERS
05.1995 - 08.1996
Certificate of Excellence - Motivation
Trade Centre
01.1992 - 12.1992
CREDIT CONTROLLER
TRADE CENTER DENVER
10.1990 - 04.1995
CREDIT CONTROLLER
DELTA CONTROLS SANDTON
03.1990 - 10.1990
Bookkeeping & Accounting - undefined
College of Management
01.1990 - 12.1990
BA - Police Science (not completed)
UNISA
01.1989 - 11.1989
Certificate - Acupuncture
Technikon
01.1985 - 12.1986
Industrial Relations - undefined
Metro Cash & Carry
Higher Diploma - Business Management
Damelin Education
[Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
DIRECTOR ( PARTNERSHIP)
FOURAELA TRADING (PTY) LTD / S N R TRADING (PTY) LTD
1 2022 - Current
Matriculated -
Southlands Secondary School
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