Hardworking Credit Officer well-versed in reviewing financial documents, preparing loan packages and making recommendations based on risk values. Detail-oriented and thorough with excellent judgment and good verbal and written communication strengths.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Fleet Controller
Kgoale Transport Services
Polokwane
09.2020 - Current
Supervised maintenance team and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
Developed new branding initiatives and implemented uniform fleet design to increase brand exposure.
Conducted analysis of fleet operations and profitability to make recommendations for continuous improvement.
Worked with drivers, customers and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and planning and mechanical problems.
Performed administrative duties such as payroll, driver counseling and accident reviews.
Managed inventory, assets and customer pools to balance equipment in market.
Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.
Supervised yearly equipment overhauls to drive improved inventory and increase equipment longevity.
Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
Treasury and Fleet Accounting
South African Airways
02.2017 - 08.2020
Preparation Of Tax Returns to submit to, for verifications and Lodgement
Reconciliation of bank accounts
Verification of money banked with money recorded by drivers on weekly basis
Managing maintenance reserve bank account by ensuring that enough funds are available for upcoming fleet services
Assigning drivers to correct vehicles
Payment and management of fleet loans financing
Continuously ensuring that fleet transferable company risks are transferred to insurance companies
Administration of new vehicle acquisition and vehicle transfers
Process terminations
Monitoring of Tollgates Etags and Fuel Cards
Ensuring that receipts correspond with fuel cards transactions through vehicle registration numbers
Monitoring and renewal of fleet licensing disks
Payments of association monthly fees, Accounting and Fleet management - Retrenched Treasury accounting
Accounting and Administration of the treasury operations in respect of: External Loans, Aircraft Finance Leases, Aircraft Operating Leases, Cash Deposits, Fuel and Foreign Exchange and other derivative instrument transactions (Hedges)
Liaising with industry specialists regarding market and industry trends to ensure flexibility of the business and financial practices to meet changing industry and business trends
Utilising reports from relevant stakeholders to ensure continuous alignment and optimization of the finance function at a Group level
Sharing Group financial information with key internal and external stakeholders to demonstrate the impact that change will bring to the bottom line within the division and the organization as a whole Business Process
Performing Journals for Prepaid and accrual expenses
Producing departmental financial reporting for group accountant
Maintenance and preparations financial statements reconciliations
Providing reports and supporting documents to external and internal Auditors during Annual Financial Audits
Management and analysis credit risk relating to hedges on Foreign Currencies ,Fuel Prices and other derivatives
Valuation and analysis of fuel, currency hedges and other derivative instruments
Management of long and short term loans
Management and reconciliation of bank Accounts, Ledger and profit and loss accounts intercompany and Syndicated Loans
Portfolio management of fleet, operating leases and Maintenance reserves
Administration of the treasury operations in respect of:
External Loans
Aircraft Finance Leases
Aircraft
Operating Leases
Cash Deposits
Fuel and Foreign Exchange and other derivative instrument transactions
Assets Management
Assisting the specialist Fixed Assets in the control and reporting of all Group’s Fixed Assets.
Reporting on the value of existing fixed assets
Monitoring Rates of depreciation regularly and revised when necessary
Annually re-value all group fixed assets
Annual identifying and physical control of all fixed assets
Created year-end audit book for CPA firm to control and reduce audit costs and accurately prepared year-end financial statements.
Assumed ownership of accounting, forecasting and strategic supply planning.
Senior Credit Controller
South African Airways, Cargo
10.2013 - 01.2017
Ensuring that collection on outstanding amounts are performed accurately and timely in accordance with company policies Guided by internal controls in place
Allocation of International and Local payment received in accordance to VAT and other Legislations governing international Trades
Assisting with planning and implementation of strategies that improves internal controls to be in compliance with National Credit Act and other regulations governing Financial Management
Improving the quality and integrity of financial information to achieve better reporting
Preparing Monthly, Quarterly and yearly financial reports for auditing purposes
Collection of outstanding in accordance with trading terms and credit policy
Following up and communication with customers to resolve any outstanding issues
Reconciliations and Allocation of International and Local payment received
Maintaining and Managing Age Analysis within departments target
Resolving Queries and discrepancies on billings timeously
Preparing credit journals and Credit correction advises
Continuous re-evaluation of credit worthiness and Risk Measurements
Handling of amendments and checking of negotiations under letters of credit and guarantees
Identifying problematic debtors and acting proactively to minimize default risk Creditors/ Account Payables
Processing of vendors payments in accordance with financial policies and procedures
Verifying, Uploading and capturing invoices from different feeders (departments) of the company
Perform Reconciliation on accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted
Verifying and investigating discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending payment requests documentation to Cash and Bank accounts department
Performing age analysis detailing accounts payables status
Allocating expenses to relevant expense accounts and cost centres
Making sure that vendors are compliant with Company act and Tax regulations as well as company processes and policies.
Performed semi-annual account credit limit reviews and credit increase review requests from financial service and sales teams.
Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit evaluations to determine loan feasibility.
Obtained and interpreted financial statements to assist in credit limit reviews.
Optimized credit approval and collection processes, improving operational efficiencies by over 80%.
Devised collection recovery strategies to resolve customer issues and delinquent cases.
Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.
Controlled credit exposure by providing financial order management support to minimize risk and obtain timely payment.
Made decisions and recommendations about extending lines of credit.
Improved understanding of financial statements, which helped in assessing risk.
Worked in tandem with sales team and customers to negotiate payments and verify account reconciliations.
Debt Collection Agent
ABSA BANK, Retail Bank
10.2006 - 10.2013
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve set debt collection targets.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines .
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Education
B.Tech - Credit Management
UNISA
University Of South Africa
01.2012 - 03.2014
National Diploma - Credit Management
University of Johannesburg
High School Diploma -
Marobathota High School
Limpopo -Polokwane
01.1996 - 12.2000
Post Graduate Diploma - Risk Management
University of South Africa
01.2017 - 02.2022
Certificate - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping