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Mapulane Rebecca Jasone Matlakala

ACCOUNT AND FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
Welkom,FS

Summary

I am a highly motivated self-starter with a strong commitment to customer service and a proven track record in finance and administration roles. Knowledgeable Finance Administrator adept at managing accounts payable and receivable, as well as providing payroll, reporting and audit support. Highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent planning and communication skills. Strong multitasker and problem-solver excels in fast-paced business support positions. My advanced computer skills and confident communication abilities allow me to engage effectively at all levels of an organization. Notably, in 2010, I successfully transitioned from Anglo Platinum to Anglo American, where I spearheaded the initiative to implement invoice uploads on SAP, resulting in a remarkable 95% on-time supplier management and 90% debt collection rates. Additionally, as a member of the leadership committee for the Multiplier Group, I collaborate with company directors to identify, design, and drive initiatives that enhance a psychologically safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Account and Finance Administrator

Anglo American Research Mining
06.2015 - Current
  • Managing a company's financial operations, including bookkeeping ,accounts payable/ receivable, assist with budgeting, costing and financial reporting.
  • Maintaining accurate records off financial transactions, including invoices, receipts and bank statements.
  • Efficiently load invoices into SAP and upload them into ARIBA for streamlined processing. managing supplier payments, and following up on outstanding payment from customer and outstanding purchase order by using age-analysis.
  • Assist with preparing of monthly financial reports and cash flow.
  • Ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assisting with internal and external audits.
  • Allocate payments promptly as they are received to maintain an organized financial system.
  • Generate and analyze cost center reports to track ongoing transactions effectively.
  • Prepare thorough monthly general ledger reconciliations to uphold the integrity of financial data.
  • Review, verify, and accurately process invoices and check requests by sorting, coding, and matching documents.
  • Set invoices up for payment and seamlessly upload them into the system for efficient transaction processing.
  • Conduct account monitoring to ensure timely payments while resolving invoice discrepancies.
  • Maintain up-to-date vendor files and establish effective communications with vendors for stronger relationships.
  • Reconcile accounts to guarantee accurate financial records.
  • Generate purchase order reports to follow up on outstanding jobs and assist with month-end closing and accruals.
  • Provide comprehensive support documentation for audits to ensure compliance.
  • Facilitate the opening, release, and closure of new projects based on end-user requests while updating billing details as necessary.
  • Capture ceiling value and validate time for ad-hoc project reconciliations.
  • Maintaining office files, managing database, and handling other administrative tasks.
  • Streamlined invoicing process in SAP and ARIBA for efficient processing.
  • Proactively managed overdue accounts, boosting collections with follow-ups.
  • Conducted thorough reconciliations and audits to maintain financial integrity.

Credit Controller

AngloAmerican Field Service
05.2012 - 06.2015
  • Monitored and managed outstanding debts, ensuring timely payment and follow up on overdue invoices.
  • Issued accurate invoices and monthly statements, significantly boosting revenue collection efficiency.
  • Developed and implement effective collection strategies, including sending reminders, negotiating payment plans, door to door plans and initiating legal action.
  • Allocate payment and reconcile accounts, investigate payment discrepancies, and resolve any issues with customers regarding invoice payments.
  • Generate reports on accounts receivable, collections and credit risk, providing insights for management.
  • Maintain effective communication with customers, finance teams and other stakeholdersinvolved in the account process
  • Conducted monthly meetings with HODs to discuss financial insights and foster strategic decision-making.

Accountant Assistant (intercompany)

Anglo American Global Shared Services (GSS)
05.2011 - 05.2012
  • Processed monthly journals on SAP, ensuring accurate provision accounting in the general ledger while strictly adhering to intercompany policies and procedures.
  • Addressed queries from the Anglo Platinum business unit related to cost allocations, providing timely and effective support.
  • Calculated recoveries and charges within the Anglo Platinum business units, optimizing financial accuracy.
  • Prepared comprehensive monthly reconciliations for the business, proactively following up on reconciling items to enhance financial integrity.
  • Conducted monthly age analysis within the business units, promptly resolving aging discrepancies to maintain financial clarity.
  • Accurately allocated costs from the clearing account to the appropriate cost centers, ensuring precise financial reporting.

Accountant Assistant Account Receivable

Anglo American Global Shared Service (GSS)
01.2010 - 05.2012
  • Generating, sending, and tracking invoices to customers.
  • Receiving and recording customer payment, ensuring they are properly applied.
  • Reconciling customer accounts to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.
  • Follow up on overdue payments, initiating collection actions, and resolving payment issues.
  • Preparing aged receivables reports, analyzing cash flow, and generating financial reports.
  • Maintaining accurate records of customer accounts, invoices and payments.
  • Responding to customer inquiries, resolving billing dispute, and maintaining good customer relationship.
  • From January 2010 June 2010 was given a transition project were account receivable department taken over from KUMBA IRON ORE HEAD OFFICE, SISHEN MINE, THABAZIMBI AND SISHEN SOUTH to be transferred to Anglo American (GSS) and I was awarded with Amber award.
  • In recognition with performance in delivering excellence.
  • The project was very successful.

Education

Grade 12 - Matric high certificate

Mophate Senior Secondary School

Bookkeeping Diploma - undefined

UCO (Universal College Outcome)

B Com Degree - Management Accounting

UNISA

No Degree - Cost And Management Accounting

University of Cape Town
04.2001 - 01.2025

Leadership Skills Program - undefined

SETA

Skills

Cost & Management Accounting

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/12/76
  • Nationality: South African

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Timeline

Account and Finance Administrator

Anglo American Research Mining
06.2015 - Current

Credit Controller

AngloAmerican Field Service
05.2012 - 06.2015

Accountant Assistant (intercompany)

Anglo American Global Shared Services (GSS)
05.2011 - 05.2012

Accountant Assistant Account Receivable

Anglo American Global Shared Service (GSS)
01.2010 - 05.2012

No Degree - Cost And Management Accounting

University of Cape Town
04.2001 - 01.2025

Bookkeeping Diploma - undefined

UCO (Universal College Outcome)

B Com Degree - Management Accounting

UNISA

Leadership Skills Program - undefined

SETA

Grade 12 - Matric high certificate

Mophate Senior Secondary School
Mapulane Rebecca Jasone MatlakalaACCOUNT AND FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR