KIM PELIZZARI
Senior Bookkeeper | Credit Controller | Finance Manager
Midrand
Summary
Accomplished Debt Collections Specialist and Financial Leader with 20+ years of expertise in high-volume debt recovery, credit control, and financial operations. Delivered 40%+ reductions in overdue accounts, optimised cash flow, and worked closely with teams across different departments to simplify processes and improve efficiency. Strong with litigation, compliance, and stakeholder negotiation. Fluent in English & Afrikaans.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Debt Collections Specialist / Bookkeeper
MIA Telecoms
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Spearheaded debt collection strategies, reducing overdue accounts by 35% through improved tracking and follow-ups.
- Negotiated customised payment plans, increasing debt recovery rates by 25%.
- Ensured strict compliance with legal frameworks, liaising with solicitors for litigation when required.
- Managed credit control operations, reconciling balances and maintaining financial records.
Administration Manager
Challenor Finance
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Led month-end financial reporting, consolidating 60+ statements and improving reconciliation efficiency.
- Managed a £500K+ property portfolio, ensuring 100% lease compliance and dispute resolution.
Legal Executive (Debt Collections)
Rentokil Initial
07.2018 - 03.2022
- Recovered 40%+ of disputed debts across 1,000+ legal files through case prioritisation and strategic negotiation.
- Provided expert legal advice on risk mitigation and compliance with UK and Irish consumer credit laws.
Founder & Credit/Finance Manager
KTC Medical Collectors
01.1999 - 03.2018
- Built a financial services firm, scaling to 40+ employees and 500+ clients, generating £1M+ in annual revenue.
- Designed proprietary financial dashboards, improving recovery times and achieving a 95% client retention rate.
Assistant Accountant
Suikerbosrand Clinic
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Assistant Accountant, Suikerbosrand Clinic (1998–1999) – Established financial systems for a healthcare startup.
Credit Control & Legal Manager
Parkland Clinic
02.1993 - 01.1997
- Credit Control & Legal Manager, Parkland Clinic (1993–1997) – Reduced delinquent accounts by 15% annually.
Education
GED -
Shaw Academy
Online 01.2019 - 01.2019
Certificate - Accounting & Management
Damelin
Online 01.1999 - 11.2000
Skills
Data Forecasting
Comprehensive Month-End Analysis
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Operational Streamlining
Informed Decision-Making
Debt Recovery Strategies
Effective Negotiation Skills
Location Verification Methods
Regulatory Adherence
Software: Advanced Excel Skills, QuickBooks, Pastel, Sage, Xero, SAP (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
Accomplishments
- Recovered 20M+ annually in high-value debts through litigation and strategic negotiation.
- Reduced client debt write-offs by 40% and operational costs by 25% via process automation.
Diplomas Hobbies
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Timeline
Debt Collections Specialist / Bookkeeper
MIA Telecoms
04.2023 - 11.2024
Administration Manager
Challenor Finance
04.2022 - 03.2023
GED -
Shaw Academy
01.2019 - 01.2019
Legal Executive (Debt Collections)
Rentokil Initial
07.2018 - 03.2022
Certificate - Accounting & Management
Damelin
01.1999 - 11.2000
Founder & Credit/Finance Manager
KTC Medical Collectors
01.1999 - 03.2018
Assistant Accountant
Suikerbosrand Clinic
01.1998 - 01.1999
Credit Control & Legal Manager
Parkland Clinic
02.1993 - 01.1997