Damyanti Hansjee
Pretoria
Summary
Attention to details & Organised finance professional with strengths in supplier communication, audit support and reconciliations. Manages payment processes, checks invoice accuracy and resolves discrepancies promptly. Brings accuracy, consistency and strong support to financial controls.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreign Accounts Payable Supervisor
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2012 - 04.2023
- Verified accuracy of end-to-end accounts payable process, from invoice receipt to payment authorisation, for timely vendor settlements.
- Oversaw monthly closing of accounts payable ledger, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and financial policies.
- Tracked and reported key performance indicators KPIs for the accounts payable function.
- Managed a Foreign accounts payable clerk, providing training and guidance to optimise performance and productivity.
Accounts Payable Administrator
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
03.2007 - 12.2011
- Processed supplier invoices accurately and promptly, adhering to strict deadlines to maintain effective cash flow management.
- Reconciled Local & Foreign accounts payable transactions, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues to uphold financial integrity.
- Communicated effectively with suppliers regarding invoice queries, payment terms, and discrepancies.
- Collaborated with procurement and supply chain teams to verify invoice accuracy and authorise payments.
- Conducted regular supplier statement reconciliations to detect and rectify any anomalies in payment records.
- Provided training and support to new team members.
Bookkeeper, Assistant to Financial Manager
Transnet Housing
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2004 - 02.2007
- Prepared weekly, monthly and annual financial reports for analysis by senior accountants.
- Reconciled bank statements against company books, identifying discrepancies and rectifying errors for precise financial reporting.
- Participated in financial audits, preparing required documents and facilitating smooth audit processes.
- Supervised 5 Cash Book & Creditors Clerks to ensure accuracy of entries captured.
Bookkeeper / Secretary / Office Administrator
Reeves Wireline Services
Pretoria, South Africa
07.1994 - 08.2002
- Prepared invoices, processed payments, and followed up on outstanding balances.
- Reconciled bank and credit card accounts weekly and monthly.
- Processed journal entries, online transfers and payments.
- Handled cash and deposits using proper accounting procedures and documentation.
- Addressed customer questions, problems and complaints in person and via phone to maintain.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Economics
Laudium High
Laudium, Pretoria01-1981
Skills
- Accounts payable - my forte
- Cash books
- Reconciliations
- Financial reporting & Audit support
Timeline
Foreign Accounts Payable Supervisor
University of Pretoria
01.2012 - 04.2023
Accounts Payable Administrator
University of Pretoria
03.2007 - 12.2011
Bookkeeper, Assistant to Financial Manager
Transnet Housing
09.2004 - 02.2007
Bookkeeper / Secretary / Office Administrator
Reeves Wireline Services
07.1994 - 08.2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Economics
Laudium High