Basetsana Olivia Soko
Credit Consultant
Pretoria
Summary
Accomplished Credit Consultant with a proven track record at LGR Incorporated Attorneys, adept in credit analysis and enhancing customer financial literacy. Excelled in negotiating favorable payment plans and boosting client credit scores, demonstrating exceptional communication and analytical skills. Successfully implemented debt management strategies, significantly improving debt recovery processes and client satisfaction.
Possessing analytical and client-focused traits, well-suited for roles requiring financial acumen and customer interaction. Familiar with principles of credit analysis and financial advising, along with proficiency in data interpretation and client communication. Capable of delivering tailored credit solutions to enhance clients' financial well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit Consultant
LGR Incorporated Attorneys
10.2022 - Current
- Negotiating favorable payment plans for clients, ensuring timely debt recovery while preserving customer relationships.
- Compiling of transactions and capturing same on the company financial system.
- Assisting with administrative duties and financial payment allocations.
- Attending to queries accounts.
- Enhancing company reputation with consistent success in recovering outstanding debts from various industries.
- Gathering and analyzing debtor financial information to determine the most effective course of action for each unique case.
- Receiving and submitting customer payments to further reduce open account balances.
Credit Consultant
Velile Tinto Attorneys
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Improved client credit scores by providing personalized credit counseling and developing effective debt management plans.
- Implementing and maintaining processes to effectively handle departmental debt.
- Liaising with the finance manager in control of the department
- Collaborated with lenders and creditors to negotiate favorable terms for clients, resulting in reduced interest rates and waived fees.
- Boosted client financial literacy through comprehensive education on budgeting, saving strategies, and responsible borrowing practices.
- Collected outstanding fees on customer accounts
Finance Administrator
Macrobert Attorneys
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Assisting in compiling finance and accounting reports
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimise financial procedures.
- Maintained strict compliance with regulatory requirements, reducing potential risks associated with non-compliance penalties or fines.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
Junior Financial Assistant
Van Schaik Online Bookstore
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Supported senior financial analysts with research and analysis of market trends, leading to more informed decisionmaking.
- Assisted with monthly account reconciliations for accurate financial reporting and budgeting.
- Developed strong working knowledge of accounting software systems, improving overall efficiency within the finance department.
- Collaborated with various departments to collect and analyse financial data for better cost allocation decisions.
Education
Diploma - Travel And Tourism Management
Rosebank College
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Skills
Underwriting guidelines
Credit analysis
Financial statement analysis
Credit policy development
Cash flow analysis
Invoice preparation
Transaction monitoring
Deposit processing
Debt management
General ledger maintenance
Financial statement preparation
Timeline
Credit Consultant
LGR Incorporated Attorneys
10.2022 - Current
Credit Consultant
Velile Tinto Attorneys
06.2020 - 06.2021
Finance Administrator
Macrobert Attorneys
04.2018 - 10.2019
Junior Financial Assistant
Van Schaik Online Bookstore
12.2016 - 03.2018
Diploma - Travel And Tourism Management
Rosebank College
04.2001 -
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