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Devini Pershad

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Phoenix

Summary

887 9099] DEVINI PERSHAD AccountReceivableSpecialist Career Objective: My passion and drive to excel through previous experience and continuous learning and studies so that I can eventually take up the responsibilities of a manager and contribute my best towards the exponential growth of any organization. My name is Devin Pershad, and I am employed by Hirt & Carter (SA) (Pty) Ltd - 22 Tottum Road, Cornubia Business Industrial Estate, Ottawa South – I currently fulfil the position of AR Specialist/ Administrator. I have over 18 years of experience within the printing & manufacturing industry. In my previous positions I have continually demonstrated my commitment to ongoing improvement of both services to clients and internal processes. I have undertaken professional development, including a Diploma in Finance & Credit Management. With this training I have been able to improve and implement new systems and procedures. With respect to the position, I bring the following specific skills: Extensive experience in managing staff and resource allocation to achieve company targets and improve efficiency and cost effectiveness. Extensive experience in administration due to my time being spent as an admin controller and a Team leader of the centralized administration department. Ability to monitor, analyze and report on activity and other financial reports. Highly developed customer relation skills with the ability to develop long-term alliances as well as maintaining relationships with current customers. I do see myself as a dedicated, hard-working, and loyal individual who will always go the extra mile to attain the companies’ goal & objectives. I have gained a lot of experience in the various industries that I have been employed in. I have gained management skills, debtors, creditors, including data-capturing experience. From these experiences, I have a strong appreciation of what would be required to succeed within this key position, and I have the motivation and qualifications to achieve results. Summary of Qualifications Exceptional knowledge of correct English grammar and usage, punctuation, and spelling. Strong knowledge of general office methods and procedures, and office equipment operation. Exceptional knowledge of general database systems and software applications. In-depth ability to operate a variety of computer systems, word processing and related equipment to create, maintain and process files and records. Exceptional ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions. Excellent ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. I have a strong ability to learn, apply, and explain rules, policies, and procedures. Exceptional ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Knowledge of Microsoft office suite which includes Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. I have also worked on Business Central, Navision & Great Plains I’m currently working on Business Central I was required to train all admin staff on Business Central when it was Centralized. I have worked on the Inoxico Fabric & Core – system for vetting of customers and have trained all staff when it came into effect.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Hirt & Carter SA

Credit Manager

Hirt & Carter SA (Pty) Ltd

AR Specialist
02.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Data capturing analyzing
  • All month end reports and invoicing
  • Compiling of management information for KPI reports for the
  • Contract
  • Ensuring that all invoices are posted to customers on time for payment
  • Ensuring that all requirements for head office are supplied and deadlines are met
  • Capturing all annexures for invoicing
  • Assisting with queries relating to invoicing
  • Processing all credit notes
  • Assisting other contract when necessary or encountering problems
  • Ensure that correct buy and sell rates are allocated to various contracts
  • Varying invoicing is correct before approving
  • Reconciling the disburdenment accounts – submitting request for Journal entries
  • Accurate & correct billing & processing of invoices
  • Ensuring completeness & correctness of all documents required for billing & processing of invoices
  • Ensuring invoices are updated daily as per agreed timetable
  • Sending invoices , credit notes and statement with supporting documents to customers timesly
  • Ensure statements are balanced and updated with payment
  • Communicate invoices queries and errors to customer and update relevent stakeholders
  • Manage the debtors age analysis
  • Provide precise and understandable debtors ageing comments
  • Follow up on outstanding balances and ensure that money is collected timeoulsly
  • Accurate daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Ensure that internal and external customers are always informed of the status of all accounts.

AR, Hirt & Carter SA (Pty) Ltd

AP Specialist/Accounts Administrator AP
11.2004 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Processing of invoices and credit notes
  • Query follow up with suppliers
  • Matching of internal orders to supplier’s invoices Data integrity Month-End Balancing and reconciliation Processing of order no’s, reconciling of all supplier invoices, ordering of PPE’s Facilitate all processes regarding administration
  • Assisting with B-BBEE verification and Audit Assisting in completing vendor documentation
  • Verifying banking details
  • Verifying price variances between purchase orders and invoices
  • Communicate effectively with other workers to direct personal workflow
  • Effective daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on cash projection Plan, manage and control the distribution of all incoming, internal, and external invoices
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of data
  • Maintain integrity and efficiency of the running of the admin system
  • Understanding and ensuring the integrity of the master data layer Provide on-going assistance and advice to contracts
  • Delegating to and managing admin staff including performance management
  • Managing team in adhering to strict deadlines

Education

Grove-End Secondary

Matric
1990

University Overview

English, Afrikaans, Biology, Mathematics, Accounting & Typing

CSM
Nov23

CSM Debt Management – Completed Level 4
June 24

Skills

  • Nationality:
  • South African
  • ID Number: 7108280143086
  • Race and Gender: Indian/Female
  • Languages: English
  • Driver's License: Yes
  • Own Transport: Yes
  • COMPUTER SKILLS
  • Business Central
  • Navision
  • Great Plains
  • MS Excel Advanced & Word

Payment tracking

Relationship building

Strong client relations skills

Client communication

Customer account reconciliation

Professional ethics

Accurate payment posting

Payment plan negotiation

Accounting software proficiency

ERP systems

Account reconciliation

Accounts receivable management

Credit analysis

Cash application

Month-end closing procedures

Dispute resolution

Aging reports analysis

Statement preparation

Financial statements expertise

Collections management

Payment posting

General ledger maintenance

Auditing support

Month-end closing

AR aging reports

Accounts receivable

Availability
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Software

Business Central

Navision

Great Plains

Timeline

AR Specialist

Hirt & Carter SA (Pty) Ltd
02.2016 - Current

AP Specialist/Accounts Administrator AP

AR, Hirt & Carter SA (Pty) Ltd
11.2004 - 09.2015

Credit Manager

Hirt & Carter SA

Grove-End Secondary

Matric

CSM

CSM Debt Management – Completed Level 4

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