Mario Badenhorst
Snr. Accounts Payable Specialist
Johannesburg
Summary
Accomplished Snr. Accounts Payable Specialist from EPX Courier Services, adept in financial management and fostering vendor relationships. Leveraged analytical reasoning and effective communication to enhance department efficiency by training staff and reducing invoice discrepancies. Achieved significant process improvements, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills vital for dynamic accounting environments.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Snr. ACCOUNTS Payable Specialist
EPX Courier Services
- Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Maintained compliance with internal controls and external regulations related to accounts payable processes.
- Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
- Enhanced financial accuracy through diligent reconciliation of vendor statements and company records.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by providing accurate accounts payable information.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
AP Specialist
EOH NETWORK SOLUTIONS
- Reconciled vendor statements and researched and corrected discrepancies.
- Matched invoices to checks, obtained signatures for checks and distributed checks accordingly.
- Conducted thorough audits of AP transactions, identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and accuracy.
- Supported cash forecasting efforts by providing timely information on upcoming payment obligations, aiding in effective cash management strategies.
- Processed employee expense reports for reimbursement, verifying accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Prioritized invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
- Reviewed invoices for appropriate documentation and approval before processing payments, mitigating risks of unauthorized transactions.
- Maintained files and documentation in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
- Trained new employees on accounts payable procedures and software usage leading to increased departmental efficiency.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
Accounts Payable Specialist Cashbook
DSV
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Executed timely and precise recording of pending payables to facilitate smooth year-end closing.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Collaborated with procurement team to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received.
- Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
- Enhanced financial accuracy through diligent reconciliation of vendor statements and company records.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by providing accurate accounts payable information.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
- Improved cash flow management by negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Education
Financial Management - Accounting
Ekuruleni West College
Kempton Park12.2015
Skills
Records coordination
Account Reconciliation
Entry verification
Vendor relationship management
Invoice Processing
Expense tracking
GAAP principles
Transaction reviewing
Report preparation
Financial Management
Analytical reasoning
Budgeting
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Teambuilding
Active Listening
Good Telephone Etiquette
Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Data Entry
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Training and Development
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist Cashbook
DSV
01.2018 - 04.2023
Snr. ACCOUNTS Payable Specialist
EPX Courier Services
AP Specialist
EOH NETWORK SOLUTIONS
Financial Management - Accounting
Ekuruleni West College