Lesedi Mokoena
Credit Controller
Johannesburg
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-driven professional with a National Diploma in Human Resource Management and solid experience in payroll, accounts receivable, administration, filing, and data capturing. Brings over five years of combined experience across payroll processing, debtor management, document control, and administrative support. Known for strong attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving ability, and maintaining confidentiality. Currently seeking a challenging opportunity where I can contribute to organizational success through efficiency, innovation, and dedication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Receivable Controller
Henry Schein Dental
04.2024 - Current
- Assess and release customer orders requiring approval.
- Block and unblock customer accounts based on trading history and account balances.
- Review credit limits in consultation with the Credit Manager.
- Follow up on and collect outstanding debt, ensuring long-overdue accounts are kept to a minimum.
- Manage the full debtors book and prepare for weekly debtors' meetings.
- Report on exceeded credit limits and reconcile debtor accounts.
- Submit credit and debit journals to the Credit Manager for approval.
- Maintain strong customer relationships and resolve account-related issues.
- Investigate customer credit balances and request refund approvals where necessary.
- Track potential write-offs and discuss recommendations with management.
- Send reminder letters to overdue customers and assist with quarterly bad debt reporting.
- Maintain an up-to-date payment plan register and liaise with internal departments regarding customer arrangements.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests.
- Report directly to the Credit Manager and provide regular updates on customer account concerns.
- Take credit card payment and allocate the amount, ensure journal balances to the transaction batch.
- Extracting credit card ageing report
- Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.
Data Capturer / Team Leader
QIS / MUNICIPALITY OF EKHURHULENI
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Excelled in working independently as well as collaborating with teams, utilizing strong multitasking skills to manage competing priorities.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information and records.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Verified accuracy and validity of data entered in databases
Filling Clerk
MIBFA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Used Applinx to trace and retrieve files.
- Filed documents manually and maintained accurate filing systems.
- Gathered and organized files for colleagues and departments.
- Assessed, coded, and classified documents appropriately.
- Assisted with file-related queries and access requests.
- Maintained logs of borrowed files.
- Sorted files alphabetically and numerically.
- Followed confidentiality policies to safeguard sensitive information.
Data Capturer
Henry Schein
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Entered client information into databases quickly and with minimal errors.
- Obtained scanned records and uploaded into database.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Applied data entry knowledge skills to resolve indecipherable or garbled messages.
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Henry Schein
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Used NAV (ERP system) for accounts receivable processes.
- Assisted with payment allocations.
- Issued invoices, statements, PODs, and credit notes.
- Conducted customer verification.
- Responded to and resolved client billing issues.
- Sent written payment reminders and followed up telephonically on outstanding balances.
Administrative Assistant
Rand Water Head Office
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
Payroll Clerk
Famous Brands
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Captured daily transactions in ACCPAC/Cashbook.
- Balanced the cashbook accurately.
- Captured expense claims on Sage X3.
- Managed international cashbook transactions and captured them on Sage 300.
- Processed payroll inputs using batch transactions.
- Prepared monthly reconciliations for payroll accounts.
- Compiled weekly allowance reports.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Reduced payroll discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of employee records.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
HR/Payroll Intern
Famous Brands Management
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Processed bi-weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time using Sage 300.
- Updated employee databases by capturing new employee information and maintaining existing records.
- Prepared and maintained payroll reports for audit purposes.
- File documents electronically and manually.
- Prepared detailed reports for management review, highlighting trends in overtime usage and labor costs.
- Contributed to the enhancement of procedures, maintaining clear and organized documentation for future reference.
- Gained expertise in using various payroll software systems, increasing proficiency and speed in completing tasks.
- Enhanced communication between departments by participating in cross-functional meetings discussing improvements to the overall payroll system.
- Collaborated with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth payroll operations.
- Ensured accurate calculations of wages, overtime, and deductions.
- Resolved payroll-related queries and discrepancies.
- Stayed informed on industry trends, providing insights into potential improvements or changes to the company''s payroll practices.
- Improved data accuracy, diligently updating employee information as needed to ensure correct payroll calculations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Phumulani Secondary School
Katlehong, South Africa 04.2001 -
National Diploma - Human Resources Management
Tshwane University Of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Payroll Processing
Accounts Receivable
Data Capturing
Document Filing and Records Management
Reconciliations
Invoice and Statement Processing
Customer Account Management
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Leadership Skills
Critical Thinking
Computer Literacy
Attention to Detail
Honesty and Integrity
Certification
SAGE VIP PAYROLL
Timeline
SAGE VIP PAYROLL
12-2026
Accounts Receivable Controller
Henry Schein Dental
04.2024 - Current
Data Capturer / Team Leader
QIS / MUNICIPALITY OF EKHURHULENI
01.2024 - 03.2024
Filling Clerk
MIBFA
07.2023 - 01.2024
Data Capturer
Henry Schein
06.2023 - 10.2023
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Henry Schein
02.2023 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant
Rand Water Head Office
07.2022 - 10.2022
Payroll Clerk
Famous Brands
01.2021 - 06.2022
HR/Payroll Intern
Famous Brands Management
05.2019 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Phumulani Secondary School
04.2001 -
National Diploma - Human Resources Management
Tshwane University Of Technology
04.2001 -
REFERNCE
Tharina Roos
Henry Schein Dental Warehouse, Midrand
074 188 4027
Tharina.roos@henryschein.co.za
Zakhona Mlotshwa
Famous Brands Management, Midrand
011 847 6451
Rethabile Marutla
MIBFA, Johannesburg
081 527 0627
RethabileM@mibfa.co.za