Highly efficient Debtors clerk and receptionist well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Debtors Clerk and Receptionist
BVSA
02.2010 - 07.2024
Maintaining Records:Keeping accurate records of customer accounts, including amounts owed, payments received, and any credits or adjustments.
Issuing Statements:
Preparing and distributing customer statements, either
monthly or weekly, outlining outstanding balances and
payment details.
Following Up on Outstanding Balances:Identifying overdue accounts, contacting customers to request payment, and documenting follow-up actions.
Customer Service:Addressing customer queries related to their accounts, resolving discrepancies, and providing excellent customer service.
Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
Processed mail accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all correspondence was distributed to the correct recipients in a timely manner.
Maintained a professional atmosphere within the office setting through effective communication skills and polished presentation abilities.
Reduced errors in data entry through rigorous attention to detail and double-checking work.
Improved response times to customer inquiries, implementing new filing system for quicker access to information.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
Help Desk Clerk
Standard Bank of South Africa
09.1987 - 01.2008
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving technical issues.
Acted as a liaison between users and other IT departments during large-scale system upgrades or implementations.
Managed high call volumes, maintaining professionalism and composure under pressure.
Collaborated with IT department to implement system improvements based on help desk feedback.
Provided exceptional customer service through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Improved ticket resolution rates with thorough troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Streamlined help desk operations for increased efficiency and faster response times to user requests.