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Dianah Selinah Dikobe

Dianah Selinah Dikobe

Creditors Controller
Cape Town,WC

Summary

Trustworthy financial controller with 10 years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines. Experienced in financial management, budgeting, and forecasting with focus on streamlining processes and enhancing financial performance. Demonstrates ability to lead teams, manage audits, and implement cost-saving initiatives. Delivers accurate financial reports and strategic insights to support business growth. Key achievement includes reducing overdue Invoices and improving overall cash flow.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Creditors Controller

Engen Petroleum Pty Ltd
01.2025 - Current
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures, reducing payment delays and improving supplier relations.
  • Developed high performing finance team to deliver financial statements and provide support to accounting department.
  • Managed financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, to maintain accurate company finances.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits to provide necessary documentation and explanations.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental efforts to meet financial targets, fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze financial data, supporting strategic decision-making initiatives.

Transport Administrator Clerk

Engen Petroleum Pty Ltd
01.2014 - Current
  • Creating third-party job cards, compiling reports, processing data capturing using the SAP system, assisting in planning COF, applying for licenses, answering the telephone, and performing administrative tasks.
  • Managed a team of drivers, motivating and leading them to achieve departmental targets and objectives.
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues across business at all levels to communicate transport department requirements and needs.
  • Managed fleet operations, scheduling maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
  • Recorded purchases and supply movements to maintain accurate records.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers and service providers, securing cost-effective solutions for the transport department.
  • Carried out administration duties, including record management, client correspondence and taking bookings.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents within the transport operation, implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate records of vehicle maintenance and inspections.

Accounts Assistant

VDM Attorneys / Collections
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Processing data capturing of creditors and debtors using the AJS system, posting bank receipts, reconciling accounts, handling creditors' postings and payments, and managing petty cash.
  • Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies and rectifying them to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Assisted with receiving, processing and verifying all invoices related to accounts payables.
  • Monitored accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely collection and payment of invoices.
  • Checked imported bank statements into accounts system on daily basis to keep records up to date.anaging petty cash.
  • Managed daily reconciliation of accounts receivable, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.

Accounts Assistant

Hahn & Hahn Attorneys
01.2009 - 09.2013
  • Processing data capturing of creditors and debtors, invoicing using AJS system and Bookkeeper, opening new accounts, dealing with client's liaison, capturing client's information, compiling and processing travel and subsistence advances and claims, managing employment process.
  • Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies and rectifying them to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries to maintain detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Assisted with receiving, processing and verifying all invoices related to accounts payables.
  • Processed and recorded financial transactions accurately to maintain accurate account balances.

English Native Assistant Teacher/Student

Department of National Education Indonesia
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Motivating and teaching high school students and officials at the Ministry of National Education with the English language, practicing pronunciation and grammar.

Education

CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT -

AFRICAN ISTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA (AISA) ACCORD
01.2007

CERTIFICATE IN MANAGING THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS ( HR ) -

UNISA
01.2006

SENIOR CERTIFICATE -

ST MARYS COLLEGE
01.1996

CERTIFICATE IN INDONESIAN TRADITIONAL DANCE ( JAN - APRIL 2007 ) -

PPPG KESENIAN

CERTIFICATE IN IT ESSENTIALS ON PC HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE( MAY 2007 ) -

CISCO

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Adminisration

Skills Academy College/ ICB
11-2026

Skills

  • Invoice Processing
  • Team Leadership
  • SAP expertise
  • Account reconciliations
  • Profit and loss management
  • Leadership excellence
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payment Scheduling
  • Financial Reporting
  • Petty cash
  • Credit Control
  • Payroll processing
  • Cash flow management
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Financial statement review
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Processing payments
  • Commission calculation

Accomplishments

  • Engen Petroleum Ltd, Certificate of Achievement: Cyber Essentials Series [August], Focused Recognition for: Collaborated and ensure that no open purchase orders, 2020
  • AISA & ACCORD, Awarded certificate for: PATICIPANTING CANDIDATE/PRESENTER IN THE WOMEN DIALOGUE CONFERENCE IN DURBAN, 2007

Custom Section

0612476898, 012 849 - 8120

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 770325 0957 083
  • Date of birth: 03/25/77
  • Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
  • Marital status: SINGLE

References

  • ENGEN PETROLEUM LTD, MR ALAN FEALEY, 0836290889
  • ENGEN PETROLEUM LTD, MR JOHN NGWANE, (011)480 - 6413, 0798820042
  • HAHN AND HAHN ATTORNEYS, STEPHEN BIRKHOLTZ, (012) 431 - 2480, 0834596366

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate
B2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Indonesian
Elementary
A2
Zulu
Proficient
C2
Tswana
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Certification

  • CERTIFICATE IN MANAGING THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS (HR)
  • CERTIFICATE IN IT ESSENTIALS ON PC HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
  • CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

Education

other

Hobbies and Interests

  • Like to read books
  • Like to swim

reading and cooking

 Demonstrates ability to lead teams, manage audits, and implement cost-saving initiatives. Delivers accurate financial reports and strategic insights to support business growth. Key achievement includes reducing overdue Invoices and improving overall cash flow.

Timeline

Creditors Controller

Engen Petroleum Pty Ltd
01.2025 - Current

Transport Administrator Clerk

Engen Petroleum Pty Ltd
01.2014 - Current

Accounts Assistant

VDM Attorneys / Collections
09.2013 - 01.2014

Accounts Assistant

Hahn & Hahn Attorneys
01.2009 - 09.2013

English Native Assistant Teacher/Student

Department of National Education Indonesia
08.2006 - 08.2007

CERTIFICATE IN MANAGING THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS ( HR ) -

UNISA

SENIOR CERTIFICATE -

ST MARYS COLLEGE

CERTIFICATE IN INDONESIAN TRADITIONAL DANCE ( JAN - APRIL 2007 ) -

PPPG KESENIAN

CERTIFICATE IN IT ESSENTIALS ON PC HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE( MAY 2007 ) -

CISCO

CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT -

AFRICAN ISTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA (AISA) ACCORD

Diploma of Higher Education - Business Adminisration

Skills Academy College/ ICB

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