MZWANDILE CEMANE
Contract Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a hardworking and dependable individual with over 4 years creditors experience in industries including Shipping & Logistics, PropertyManagement and Security. I maintain a positive attitude and enjoy collaborating with a diverse team.I always strive to excellence and meeting deadlines, while ensuring clients queries are
resolved.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Manager
Huawei Technologies
06.2023 - Current
- Manage and oversee purchase order processes and invoices for network tower projects and ensure the purchase order business runs smoothly
- Optimize operation management process
- Correctly identify the relevant project and ensure invoices are sent to customer within 24 hours
- Run final checks before sending to customer
- Identify problems where applicable and resolve amicably within set times according to department SLA's
- Develop billing rules and processes for invoices disputed by customers
- Manage PO process until closed
- Effectively communicate with Finance and Billing teams and flag any problems which may impact on business operations
- Build, maintain and manage customer relationships and keep up good communications
Contract Manager: Creditors
Broll Property Group
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Working on over 30 clients and banks across South Africa
- Handling utilities contracts with City of Tshwane and City of Johannesburg
- Collating creditor invoices for processing and payment
- Reviewing invoices to ensure they are correctly coded, properly authorised and there are no overpayments or repeat payments
- Reviewing of source documents, matching purchase orders and invoices
- Determining optimum payment dates and taking advantage of all discounts on invoices (client specific)
- Ensuring that approval authority is in accordance with purchasing policies
- Processing of payments for approved and municipal suppliers
- Importing creditors payment batch into relevant banking institutions
- Preparing reports to investigate incomplete/unpaid creditors payments monthly
- Establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors
- Maintaining effective communication and coordination with company personnel and with management
Billing Administrator
Fidelity ADT
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Working on a Credit control billing ledger of R10 million with 7 big accounts namely: Discovery, Multichoice, Nestle, Simbithi, Back-up monitoring, CCBSA and FNB Bloemfontein
- Daily, weekly and monthly processing of invoices and credit memos with great accuracy
- Proactively identifying automation opportunities and participating in various ad-hoc projects
- Preparing and analysing billing reports, clearing billing queries and ensuring account queries are effectively resolved
- Working closely with the Creditors department to assist with their financial reporting
Customer Service Administrator
CCI
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Managing customer relations upon launch of Rain network in South Africa (under Telkom)
Education
BCom - Supply Chain Management
Mancosa
CenturionCertificate in International Trade - undefined
South African Maritime School and Transport College
Durban 01.2012 - 12 2013
High school - undefined
New West Secondary School
Durban 01.2007 - 12 2011
Psira Grade A certificate - undefined
PSIRA
Centurion 12.2023 - 12 2023
Skills
Epicor
Excel
MS Office
MS Word
SAP
Handling complex reconciliations
Accounting and numeric knowledge
Client Relationship management
Process Optimization
Accomplishments
- Led Billing Efficiency: Managed billing ledger of R10 million efficiently.
- Streamlined Contract Management: Optimized contract process, saving 12% annually.
- Effective Client Management: Oversaw 30 clients' utilities contracts consistently.
Timeline
Psira Grade A certificate - undefined
PSIRA
12.2023 - 12 2023
Contract Manager
Huawei Technologies
06.2023 - Current
Contract Manager: Creditors
Broll Property Group
03.2020 - 05.2023
Billing Administrator
Fidelity ADT
07.2019 - 02.2020
Customer Service Administrator
CCI
10.2016 - 12.2018
Certificate in International Trade - undefined
South African Maritime School and Transport College
01.2012 - 12 2013
High school - undefined
New West Secondary School
01.2007 - 12 2011
BCom - Supply Chain Management
Mancosa