Fikile Zuma
Accounts Clerk
Johannesburg
Summary
Accomplished Accounts Administrator with expertise from Legacy Lifestyle, adept at streamlining accounts payable & receivable processes and reducing outstanding receivables by 20%. Proficient in Sage 300 and Excel, with strong communication and collaborative teamwork skills. Proven track record in enhancing financial reporting accuracy and fostering strong vendor relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Accounts Administrator
Legacy Lifestyle
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems.
- Performed daily bank reconciliations, detecting and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and company records.
- Prepared monthly reports of accounts receivable and accounts payable for management review.
- Processed and recorded accounts receivable transactions to facilitate prompt collection of customer payments.
- Maintained detailed aging reports on outstanding balances owed, enabling accurate assessment of company''s cash position at any given time.
- Tracked customer invoices to facilitate prompt and accurate payments.
- Ensured timely vendor payments, fostering strong relationships .
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through diligent reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable records.
- Accurately processed high volumes of invoices within tight deadlines while maintaining a low error rate.
- Assisted in preparing accurate financial statements by maintaining organized records of all transactions related to accounts payable and receivable.
- Resolved complex billing disputes between vendors or clients to ensure smooth operations and minimize delays in payment processing.
- Matched invoices to purchase orders for proper documentation and to facilitate payment.
- Managed collections and follow-up on past-due accounts to speed up payments and minimize risk.
- Assisted with annual audit, confirming accurate reconciliation of all accounts.
- Contributed to successful financial audits by providing well-organized documentation of all relevant transactions and account balances.
- Reduced outstanding receivables by consistently following up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment plans with clients.
- Reconciled customer accounts and resolved discrepancies to maintain accuracy and resolve issues.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Sage 300.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Debtors Clerk
Davinci Hotel and Suites
04.2016 - 01.2022
- Maintaining the billing system
- Generating invoices and account statements
- Performing account reconciliation
- Maintaining accounts receivables files and record keeping
- Producing monthly financial and management reports
- Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquires
- Assisting in general financial management and analysis
- Credit applications
- Assisting with stationary stock takes
- Reconciling AR and sending out monthly statements
- Calculating commission and paying traveling agencies
Debtors Administrator
AFFA Holdings
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Collection of all outstanding debtors
- Reconcile and allocate debtors accounts
- Handle queries
- Customer record creation
- Credit applications
- Prepare invoices and send them to customer
- Assist with stock control and stock taking
- Handle stationary and office beverages
- Weekly review the age analysis to identify potential problems
- Monitor non-payments, late payments and arrange for legal handover
- Cash flow control
- Preparing purchase orders
- Calling suppliers for statements
- Reconciliation for AR and AP
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Call Centre Credit Controller
Altech Autopage
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Trace payments from the bank statements and allocate to the correct account
- Prepare journals and Credit notes
- Tracing accounts that are 90 days overdue, and assist with handover
- Monitor credit limit and work on book value
- Working on Corporate accounts
Call Centre Credit Controller
Vodacom Service Provider Company
03.2007 - 05.2010
- Follow up on payment defaulters
- Rehabilitate the account
- Managing high risk accounts
- Handling debtors queries
- Working on pre-legal accounts before handed over to legal
- Assist with high usage account (fraud detection accounts)
Education
Degree Not Completed Due To Finances - Financial Accounting
Academy of York
Randburg11.2018
National Certificate - Food And Beverages Packaging
MLG Consulting
Isando12.2007
Matric - High School
Vulanindlela
Orange Farm12.2003
Skills
Collaborative teamwork skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong intermediate skills
References
- Naomi, Barkhuizen, Financial Controller, Nbarkhuizen@legacyhotels.co.za, 011 292 7175, Davinci Hotel and Suites
- Rose, Nhlapo, Debtors Manager, Rose@affaholdings.com, 079 165 1209, AFFA Holdings
- Tim, Bronkhorst, Manager, tim@onsitereaources.co.za, 011 234 1712, 083 651 1724, Autopage
- Gabriel, Mbhele, Manager, Gabriel.mbhele@vodacom.co.za, 011 546 4240, Vodacom Service Provider
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Used social media platforms to trace an uncontactable debtor.
- All monthly targets met and submitted on timeously.
Timeline
Accounts Administrator
Legacy Lifestyle
07.2024 - Current
Debtors Clerk
Davinci Hotel and Suites
04.2016 - 01.2022
Debtors Administrator
AFFA Holdings
04.2013 - 04.2016
Call Centre Credit Controller
Altech Autopage
05.2012 - 02.2013
Call Centre Credit Controller
Vodacom Service Provider Company
03.2007 - 05.2010
Degree Not Completed Due To Finances - Financial Accounting
Academy of York
Matric - High School
Vulanindlela
National Certificate - Food And Beverages Packaging
MLG Consulting