Boitumelo Thobakgale
Bragan Ingredients
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Knowledgeable Debtors Clerk with solid background in administrative duties and record maintenance. Proven track record of efficiently managing office tasks and supporting daily operations. Demonstrated ability in data entry and document management, ensuring smooth workflow and accuracy. Reliable with excellent organizational skills and proactive approach to problem solving.
2
Years of experience
Work History
Debtors Clerk
1 Year 2 Months- Performed daily allocation of customer payments and ensured accurate processing of receipts and account adjustments.
- Prepared and distributed customer invoices, statements, and account reconciliations in accordance with company procedures.
- Collaborated with internal departments, including sales, customer service, and finance, to resolve account-related issues and improve collection outcomes.
- Reduced disputed invoices by 15% through closer collaboration with sales and operations teams.
- Systematically followed up on overdue customer accounts, negotiated payment arrangements, and implemented collection strategies to minimize aged debt exposure.
- Performed advanced debtor ledger reconciliations, investigated account discrepancies, and resolved complex billing and payment allocation issues.
- Administered trade credit insurance policies, including submitting credit limit applications, monitoring insured exposures, reporting overdue accounts, and managing claims documentation.
- Managed credit reviews for 90+ customer accounts annually, reducing credit risk exposure.
- Maintained detailed audit trails and ensured compliance with internal controls, trade credit insurance requirements, and company governance standards.
- Prepared weekly and monthly debtors reports, aging analyses, and risk exposure reports for senior management.
Shipping Intern
10 Months- Compiled and maintained product costing sheets for 100+ imported products, supporting accurate pricing and profitability analysis.
- Processed Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) and maintained accurate supporting documentation to ensure inventory and financial records were updated correctly.
- Assisted with bank Letter of Credit (LC) applications, ensuring all required documentation was completed and submitted within specified timelines.
- Assisted with customs clearance documentation, ensuring compliance with import regulations and smooth shipment processing.
- Monitored Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) schedules and communicated updates to relevant internal stakeholders.
- Assisted with invoice verification and reconciliation against shipping and customs documentation
- Coordinated with suppliers, freight forwarders, and clearing agents to resolve shipment queries, achieving a 95% on-time documentation submission rate.
Debtors Clerk
2 Months- Processed credit applications and conducted creditworthiness assessments for clients.
- Performed credit checks to minimize risk exposure and support sound financial decisions.
- Released customer orders in line with approved credit terms and payment compliance.
- Maintained accurate debtor documentation and account records.
- Assisted with account reconciliations and debt collection processes.
Education
National Diploma in Internal Auditing - Economics And Finance
Higher Certificate in Accountancy - Economics And Finance
N6 National Certificate in Financial Management - Accounting And Finance
Skills
Debtors Administration & Accounts Receivable
Debt Collection
Credit Control
Payment Allocation & Account Reconciliation
Financial Reporting
Aging Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Communication and Negotiation Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management and Organization
Timeline
Debtors Clerk
Bragan Ingredients
04.2025 - Current
Shipping Intern
Bragan Ingredients
05.2024 - 03.2025
Debtors Clerk
Bragan Ingredients
01.2024 - 03.2024
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma in Internal Auditing from Economics And Finance
Tshwane University of Technology
Higher Certificate in Accountancy from Economics And Finance
Jeppe's College
N6 National Certificate in Financial Management from Accounting And Finance