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NCEBAKAZI MTIMKULU

Senior Billing Consultant/Credit Controller
Bluedowns, Cape Town

Summary

Senior billing professional with strong track record in managing complex billing processes and resolving discrepancies. Adept at collaborating with teams to streamline operations and ensure accuracy. Known for adaptability and reliability in meeting changing business needs. Proficient in billing software, financial reporting, and compliance standards. Successful at efficiently handling client inquiries, billing and administrative tasks. Familiar with contracts and other documents affecting billing processes. Prepares professional, polished statements, and business correspondence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Billing Specialist/Credit Controller

Sterling Lexicon
08.2023 - Current
  • Issue client & Intercompany billing accurately within the agreed timeframes.
  • Investigates billing issues and processes invoice adjustments to ensure invoice accuracy.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing billing inquiries professionally and providing effective solutions.
  • Submit all invoices/credit notes to clients within agreed timeframes and in accordance with specific requirements.
  • Maintained detailed records of all transactions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Optimized revenue generation by identifying under-billed accounts and working closely with clients to rectify the situation.
  • Reduced late payments by consistently following up with customers and ensuring timely communication of invoice details.
  • Increased team productivity by delegating tasks effectively based on individual strengths and workload capacity.
  • Negotiated payment plans with delinquent clients, minimizing losses while maintaining positive customer relationships.
  • Improved cash flow for the company by promptly resolving outstanding invoices and accounts receivable issues.
  • Mentored junior billing consultants, sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative work environment.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST

Amaris Consulting Management
09.2020 - 05.2023
  • Maintaining up to date billing system.
  • Prepared and submitted timely invoices, statements and payment reminders for customers.
  • Resolved complex billing and payment issues for balanced, accurate accounts.
  • Matching paymentsand invoices.
  • Identify and resolve patient billing questions.
  • Maintain accounts receivable customer files and records.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Set up new customer accounts and updated existing profiles with latest information.
  • Actively manage a list of customer accounts to ensure payment is received on time.
  • Achieved high levels of client satisfaction through timely resolution of billing disputes or other account-related concerns.

FUNDING OPERATION OFFICER

Amaris Consulting Management
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Process finance bridging invoices and credit notes.
  • Reconciling daily/ monthly incoming payments.
  • Manage Debtors’ accounts to ensure payments are up-to date.
  • Key point of contact on the funded invoices/ clients.
  • Assist on the aged debt analysis reports.
  • Forecast Reconciliation.
  • Report on daily financing.

SALES ADMINISTRATOR

Amaris Consulting Management
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Issuing Invoices & Credit notes.
  • Allocation of payment received on Treasury Management System.
  • Prepare follow up excel sheet for clients not billed for the period.
  • Follow up on unbilled revenue.
  • Follow up on overdue payment.
  • Send customer statements.

ACCOUNTS CLERK

Friend of Design Academy of Digital Arts
06.2014 - 07.2017
  • Record and post daily cashbook transactions accurately, Prepare cashbook reconciliations correctly.
  • Reconcile daily cash book deposits.
  • Reconcile monthly receivable accounts.
  • Record all invoices accurately and timely.
  • Collect all outstanding receivables timeously.
  • Process invoices accurately.
  • Check that accounts receivable reconciliations are complete, accurate and on time.
  • Prepare the payroll register.
  • Supplier Payments.
  • Staff and Lecture payments (Salaries).
  • Prepare monthly debit order batch.
  • Manage petty Cash.

Education

ND - Internal Auditing

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

NHC - Accountancy

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2011

High School Diploma -

Trafalgar High School
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Verbal and written communication

References

Pauline, Apchin, Administration Financial Manager, +27 60 646 3135, Amaris Consulting Management

Anisha Pillay, Team Leader, +27 292 9321, Sterling Lexicon


Timeline

Senior Billing Specialist/Credit Controller

Sterling Lexicon
08.2023 - Current

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS SPECIALIST

Amaris Consulting Management
09.2020 - 05.2023

FUNDING OPERATION OFFICER

Amaris Consulting Management
06.2018 - 08.2020

SALES ADMINISTRATOR

Amaris Consulting Management
08.2017 - 05.2018

ACCOUNTS CLERK

Friend of Design Academy of Digital Arts
06.2014 - 07.2017

ND - Internal Auditing

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Trafalgar High School
04.2001 -

NHC - Accountancy

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
NCEBAKAZI MTIMKULUSenior Billing Consultant/Credit Controller