COLLEN MANGWALE
ACCOUNTANT
POLOKWANE
Summary
Proven track record in debt recovery strategies, client relations, and negotiation, consistently achieving high collection rates and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Debt Collector
South African Revenue Service, SARS
03.2019 - Current
- Managed collection processes to recover outstanding debts efficiently.
- Coordinated communication with clients to negotiate payment arrangements.
- Analyzed financial records to identify delinquent accounts for targeted collections.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve debt recovery rates.
- Conducted regular audits of accounts to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Maintained consistently high success rate of collecting on overdue accounts.
- Initiated repossession process or service disconnection upon failure of other collection methods.
- Prepared and submitted legal documents to initiate court proceedings.
Accountant
DIO PADRE TRADING
02.2019 - Current
- Managed monthly financial reconciliations ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Developed streamlined reporting processes, enhancing efficiency in financial statement preparation.
- Led annual budget planning sessions, aligning departmental goals with overall business strategy.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Conducted thorough audits of financial records, mitigating risks and ensuring integrity of data.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Tax Consultant
South African Revenue Service
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Analyzed taxpayer information for compliance with South African tax regulations.
- Prepared comprehensive tax returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Advised clients on tax strategies to optimize financial outcomes and mitigate liabilities.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve complex tax-related inquiries efficiently.
- Conducted research on current tax laws and updates affecting client portfolios.
- Assisted in the development of training materials for new staff on tax procedures.
- Reviewed documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to authorities.
- Facilitated smooth communication between clients and taxing authorities during inquiries or disputes, achieving favorable outcomes.
- Educated clients about the impact of life events on their taxes, helping them make informed decisions.
- Advised clients on best practices for maintaining compliance with changing tax regulations, avoiding costly penalties.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
LIMPOPO 04.2001 -
Skills
Debt recovery strategies
Skip tracing techniques
Call center experience
Payroll processing
Account management
Accounting systems
Case investigation
Cashflow report generation
Collections best practices
Financial documentation
Debt recovery
Risk assessment
Account reconciliation
Patience and persistence
Goal-oriented mindset
Client relations
Negotiation
Documentation and recordkeeping
Computer literacy
Timeline
Debt Collector
South African Revenue Service, SARS
03.2019 - Current
Accountant
DIO PADRE TRADING
02.2019 - Current
Tax Consultant
South African Revenue Service
03.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
04.2001 -