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Monalese Tinzi

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Summary

Accomplished Loan Management Specialist with a proven track record at DBSA, showcasing expertise in financial services and a solid understanding of legislative frameworks. Leveraged advanced problem-solving skills and stakeholder management to enhance portfolio quality and client satisfaction. Demonstrates a meticulous approach to financial analysis and risk management, achieving significant operational efficiencies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Loan Management Specialist

DBSA
07.2013 - Current
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Manage the deal administration process from implementation to account closure, by capturing, verifying information on system.
  • Control the disbursement process to clients.
  • Manage waivers and consent requests from clients.
  • Maintain and monitor client deal records both physical records and on the reporting system.
  • Maintain and monitor securities and covenants, and the safeguard of documents and records.
  • Monitor that system processing for client transactions are adequate and timeous.
  • Ensure the effective collection and recording of payments and actioning the necessary consequential adjustments to clientʼs records.


Governance

  • Facilitate the sign-off of all documents since implementation.
  • Identify high-risk clients and ensure the applicable risk mitigation processes are in place.
  • Provide support and verify compliance with policies and procedures regarding the bankʼs financial assets.
  • Facilitate the closure of deal accounts.


End User Support

  • Resolve and answer queries from internal and external clients in a timely manner.
  • Ensure information is correct and up to date on the system regarding: disbursements, repayments, defaulters/staging, securities and any other ad hoc information to inform reports for information and decision-making purposes.
  • Minimise operational and transactional costs.


Key measurements of outputs

  • Adhering to timeliness of transaction management policies and procedures.
  • Correctness of management information system.
  • Overall management and quality of portfolio information as per financing agreements.
  • Disburse approvals in accordance with the Bank's internal procedures and legal agreement conditions.
  • Ongoing monitoring of high risk-risk clients and 100% of Watchlisted clients monitored and reported to as required by the Portfolio Committee and any other Committee as directed.
  • Making sure that disbursements and Non-Performing Loans achieved within agreed targets.

Contracts Administrator

DBSA
10.2008 - 06.2013
  • Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve disputes or clarify contractual language, minimizing liabilities.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to review project progress and address any contractual concerns.
  • Developed and maintained a centralized contracts database for easy access and increased efficiency.
  • Implemented standardized templates for consistent contracting practices across the organization.
  • Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Control, monitor and manage disbursements and payments to clients, in compliance with DBSA policies, procedures and client requirements thereby limiting operational and financial risks.
  • Checks the work of others to ensure accuracy and compliance with the bank’s procedures.
  • Administer, manage, control and report on the financial affairs of agencies and loan assets of the DBSA and identifying needs and opportunities for improvements within areas of responsibility so as to manage and minimise the risk to the DBSA.

Cashbooks Administrator

Innovation Group South Africa
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
  • Reconciliation’s: General ledger (Oracle)
  • Cash flow preparation and submission.
  • Cashbookpreparation
  • Handling queries.
  • Electronic Funds Transfer releases.
  • Repayments: Capturing, allocation, follow-up,


Preparation and submission of journal entries.

Data capturing.

Filing and retrieval systems.

Obtaining information: both internally and externally.

Credit Administrator

Vodacom
09.2004 - 12.2005
  • Worked with customers to answer questions, resolve disputes and research discrepancies.
  • Assisted with reconciliations and customer communications.
  • Increased overall customer satisfaction with timely communication regarding their credit applications and account inquiries.
  • Enhanced profitability by monitoring loan portfolio performance and managing risk exposure.
  • Monitored accounts for signs of fraud and non-payment issues.
  • Identified areas of improvement within the existing client base, targeting specific strategies for increased revenue generation through upselling or refinancing opportunities.
  • Maintained strong relationships with clients, promptly addressing concerns and providing financial guidance.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma Risk Management - Risk Management

University of South Africa
Pretoria
05.2025

Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting And Finance

University of South Africa
Pretoria
05.2021

Junior Management Development Programme - Management Practice

Henley Business School
Johannesburg
11.2020

NDip Financial Information Systems - Accounting And Computer Science

Walter Sisulu University
East London, South Africa
05.2001

Skills

  • Understanding of legislative frameworks Companies Act, PFMA, MFMA, King IV
  • Knowledge of credit and investment risk dynamics
  • Experience in the financial services industry
  • Experience using a loan management system

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Planning & Organizing

  • Is relied on to help others plan and organise their workload
  • Effectively uses advanced time management processes to deal with high workload and tight deadlines
  • Organises, prioritises and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources
  • Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising and re-planning

Written Communication

  • Understands that different writing styles are required for different documents or audiences
  • Write effective correspondence, prepares questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes
  • Reviews othersʼ documents for clarity and impact
  • Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction etc

Problem solving

  • Identifies complex problems based on a broad range of factors, many of which are ambiguous or difficult to define
  • While remaining guided by organisational values, identifies optimal solutions, thinking first in terms of possible approaches and flexibilities in the system vs blind adherence to rules or procedures
  • Implements solutions to complex problems, then evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions and identifies needed changes

Stakeholder Management

  • Develops new professional relationships

Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement

  • Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals

Financial Analysis

  • Interprets, analyzes and/or evaluates compliance with applicable legislation, sound regulatory practices and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and other such rules and regulations
  • Analyzes or interprets financial records and develops program procedures, financial models and databases
  • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations, rules, entity/company practices, concepts, and industry issues
  • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge or experience working with legal and regulatory issues in their subject area
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with regulated industries, government officials, administrators,

Solution Focus

  • Identifies optimal solutions based on weighing the advantages and disadvantages of alternative approaches
  • After implementation, evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions

Detail Orientation

  • Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information to support accurate decision making
  • Maps out all the logistics and details of a situation to ensure smooth and flawless implementation
  • Consistently identifies all relevant details that are not obvious in complex situations
  • Requires the highest standards for accuracy and quality for their work
  • Establishes processes to ensure accuracy and quality of services delivered to the team

Financial Accounting

  • Thorough understanding of relevant accounting principles and ability to guide others in their application
  • Implements controls for and monitors accounting transactions to ensure legal/regulatory compliance, and accuracy and timeliness of accounting information
  • Ability to apply credit/collection concepts independently, and able to adapt or develop new procedures as needed within DBSA and professional guidelines
  • Identifies bottlenecks and areas for improvement within the organisationʼs Financial Services with respect to efficiency and accuracy of the existing financial systems and processes

Timeline

Loan Management Specialist

DBSA
07.2013 - Current

Contracts Administrator

DBSA
10.2008 - 06.2013

Cashbooks Administrator

Innovation Group South Africa
01.2006 - 01.2008

Credit Administrator

Vodacom
09.2004 - 12.2005

Postgraduate Diploma Risk Management - Risk Management

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting And Finance

University of South Africa

Junior Management Development Programme - Management Practice

Henley Business School

NDip Financial Information Systems - Accounting And Computer Science

Walter Sisulu University
Monalese Tinzi