Mfiso Mabasa
Junior Accountant
Phalaborwa
Summary
Junior Accountant with practical experience as a Debtors and Creditors Administrator in the mining industry. I have experience in managing accounts receivable and payable, processing invoices, performing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and excellent time management skills. I Aspire to be an Auditor with a strong interest in financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls, and committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Accountant
Palabora Copper
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized SAP accounting systems to streamline accounting tasks.
- Analyzed aged receivables reports to identify trends and address potential issues before they impacted financial health.
- Liaised with sales and customer service teams to resolve invoice disputes and maintain positive client relationships.
- Facilitated prompt collection of outstanding invoices by conducting regular follow-up with clients via email and telephone.
- Provided exceptional customer service to clients with billing inquiries, resolving issues promptly and maintaining trust in the company's accounting practices.
- Participated in annual audits, providing all necessary documentation and explanations to auditors regarding receivable accounts.
- Prepared detailed month-end reporting on receivable balances, highlighting discrepancies and areas for improvement.
- Issued invoices and credit notes to customers, adhering to company policies and financial regulations.
- Monitored debtor balances to highlight overdue accounts and initiated collection efforts to reduce outstanding amounts.
- Verify invoices from Suppliers.
- Utilize SAP to review Supplier invoices and process.
- Follow-up on invoices with queries.
- Accounts statements reconciliations.
- Limpopo, South Africa
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Internal Auditing
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma in Internal Auditing - Internal Auditing
IIE MSA
Roodepoort09-2026
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Accounting
Unisa
04.2001 -
Skills
Accounting
Bank reconciliation
Financial reporting
Journal entries
Invoice preparation
Audit support
Accounts receivable management
Account reconciliation
SAP Accounting software proficiency
Invoice processing
General ledger maintenance
Collections and invoice processing
GL reconciliation
Affiliations
Institute of Internal Auditors
Timeline
Junior Accountant
Palabora Copper
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Internal Auditing
University of Pretoria
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Accounting
Unisa
04.2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma in Internal Auditing - Internal Auditing
IIE MSA