Phindile Mdakane
Senior Credit Controller
Johannesburg
Summary
Finance professional with extensive experience in credit management and debt recovery. Recognized for enhancing cash flow and minimizing financial risks through strategic account management. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring seamless operations and goal attainment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Credit Controller
Webber Wentzel
12.2022 - Current
- Improved credit control processes by implementing effective collection strategies and collaborating with sales teams.
- Developed customized reporting tools for better visibility of aged receivables, enabling proactive management of potential bad debts and writeoffs.
- Enhanced cash flow for the company through diligent management of outstanding invoices and efficient debt recovery efforts.
- Reduced overdue accounts by consistently monitoring receivables and initiating timely follow-ups with clients.
- Negotiated payment terms with customers based on their individual circumstances, maintaining good relationships while protecting the company''s interests.
- Optimized credit policies to balance business growth with minimized risks, resulting in increased revenue opportunities without compromising financial stability.
Senior Credit Controller
MIXTELEMATICS
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Developed customized reporting tools for better visibility of aged receivables, enabling proactive management of potential bad debts and writeoffs.
- Improved credit control processes by implementing effective collection strategies and collaborating with sales teams.
- Enhanced cash flow for the company through diligent management of outstanding invoices and efficient debt recovery efforts.
Credit Controller
First Care Solutions
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve billing errors, ensuring timely payment from clients.
- Reached out to customers to check on payments and convey options.
- Obtained payments and entered details into system.
- Reviewed customer accounts for compliance with repayment obligations.
Credit Controller
BAW-AUTOMOTIVE
01.2011 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve billing errors, ensuring timely payment from clients.
- Reached out to customers to check on payments and convey options.
- Obtained payments and entered details into system.
- Reviewed customer accounts for compliance with repayment obligations.
Credit Controller
Jd Group Supply Chain Service
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Responsible for collecting for Russel's, Joshua Doore and Bradlow's
- Responsible for credit controller functions - credit balance
- Invoices, age analysis, issuing of statements and invoices
- Contacting overdue client accounts, credit note
- Issuing final demand and notice letters, preparing accounts for pre-legal
- Payment allocation
- Contacting external repossession agent to prepare for repo when account above 120days.
• Responsible to send out all relevant letters (Section 129, letter of demand) Prior to Repossession - Responding to client inquiries
- Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments
- Reviewed customer accounts for compliance with repayment obligations
- Obtained payments and entered details into system
- Reached out to customers to check on payments and convey options
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve billing errors, ensuring timely payment from clients
Education
Credit Management
Credit Blende Academy
Johannesburg, South Africa01-2022
Bookkeeping And Pastel V14
Quest Computer Skill Academy
Johannesburg01-2017
Matric Certificate (Grade 12)
Career Computer College
Johannesburg, South Africa01-2003
High School Diploma -
MASITHWALISANE SECONDARY
Boksburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- Customer relations
- Payment processing
- Credit analysis
- Cash flow forecasting
- MS Excel
- Navision
- SAP
- Pastel
- GWEB
- RS Debtors
- Excalibur
- Elite 3E
Timeline
Senior Credit Controller
Webber Wentzel
12.2022 - Current
Senior Credit Controller
MIXTELEMATICS
10.2019 - 11.2022
Credit Controller
First Care Solutions
01.2015 - 09.2019
Credit Controller
BAW-AUTOMOTIVE
01.2011 - 10.2014
Credit Controller
Jd Group Supply Chain Service
01.2006 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
MASITHWALISANE SECONDARY
04.2001 -
Credit Management
Credit Blende Academy
Bookkeeping And Pastel V14
Quest Computer Skill Academy
Matric Certificate (Grade 12)
Career Computer College
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