Noma D Goodman
Accounting Assistant Clerk
Johannesburg South,GP
Summary
I am a detail-oriented and results-driven finance professional with proven expertise in payroll administration, accounts payable, cashbook management, and creditor reconciliations. With a strong track record of maintaining accurate financial records, meeting strict deadlines, and ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements, I bring both precision and efficiency to every task. My ability to streamline processes, resolve discrepancies promptly, and foster positive relationships with vendors and colleagues makes me a valuable asset to any finance team. I am eager to contribute my skills to support operational excellence and enhance financial accuracy within your organization.
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30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Creditors Assistant
Profit Pathways
01.2025 - Current
- Manage Tenants Accounts
- Reconcile tenants & debtors accounts
- Process Payments, Allocate payments, Receipting, Downloading Statements
- Proactively contacting tenants via phone, email, or SMS to secure late payments and prevent debt accumulation.
- Reconciling tenant accounts and providing financial reports to management and building managers.
- Resolve Account Queries
- Capturing new lease information, verifying payment terms, and updating client details in property management software (e.g., MRI or Property Central).
Accounts Payable Administrator
Famous Brands
09.2018 - 08.2019
- High-volume AP for national FMCG supplier to 3,000+ stores.
- Processed 350+ vendor invoices weekly: Matched to POs and GRVs; reduced payment discrepancies by 22% within 3 months.
- Reconciled 120+ supplier statements monthly: Resolved aged items >60 days, ensuring clean creditor ledger.
- Prepared and uploaded EFT payment batches: Paid 100% of suppliers within agreed terms, avoiding late fees.
- Completed new vendor applications and maintained vendor files: Ensured all SARS PIN and B-BBEE docs current.
- Assisted with month-end close: Produced AP aging reports, accruals, and audit-ready supporting docs.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of banking details and payment approvals.
Sales Credit Consultant (Accounts Payable Focus)
Metropolitan
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Hybrid role – 70% supplier invoice processing, 30% credit/debit notes.
- Processed 400+ supplier invoices monthly: ensured all attached POs/GRNs complied with SARS and company policy.
- Prepared weekly & monthly supplier reconciliations: cleared 95% of reconciling items within 60-day target.
- Compiled monthly aged query report to management: reduced unresolved supplier disputes by 35% in 6 months.
- Sent remittance advices post-payment: Reduced “payment not received” queries by 50%.
Cashbook Administrator
Lekoma’s Micro Grocer CC
09.2005 - 12.2014
- Full-function cashbook: Bank recons (50+ transactions/day), EFT loading, and credit card reconciliations.
- Managed creditors and debtors processing: Verified invoices, matched to supporting docs, and posted journals.
- Produced monthly management accounts and bank query reports for CFO review.
Payroll Administrator
Technical College of South Africa
04.1996 - 08.2005
- Processed monthly payroll for 180+ salaried staff: Salaries, overtime, leave, and deductions.
- Calculated and submitted statutory returns (UIF, SDL, PAYE) to SARS monthly: Zero penalties.
- Processed garnishee orders and third-party payments, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
- Prepared annual IRP5 certificates and resolved employee payroll queries to ensure compliance and satisfaction.
- Reconciled payroll GL accounts with cashbook and executed month-end journal allocations to maintain financial accuracy.
Education
Bookkeeping Certificate - Bookkeeping
Varsity College
Benmore 04.2001 -
Diploma - Management Assistant
South West Tech College
09-2004
Certificate - VIP Payroll
Vip Payroll Academy
04-2004
Certificate - Financial Course
Coltech Computer Training
10-2003
High School - Grade 12
Matric
01-1990
Skills
Payroll (VIP, Sage 300, Pastel) SARS/PAYE, UIF, SDL, WCA Accounts Payable Full Cycle Creditors Reconciliations EFT & Payment Batches Excel Microsoft Outlook IRP5 & Statutory Returns Garnishee Orders BCEA/LRA Knowledge Confidentiality & High-Volume Accuracy
Section name
Software Proficiency: VIP Payroll, Sage 300, Pastel Evolution, TurboCash, Accpac, ERP systems, Excel advanced (for recons & pivot tables), Outlook.
Timeline
Creditors Assistant
Profit Pathways
01.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Administrator
Famous Brands
09.2018 - 08.2019
Sales Credit Consultant (Accounts Payable Focus)
Metropolitan
03.2014 - 03.2018
Cashbook Administrator
Lekoma’s Micro Grocer CC
09.2005 - 12.2014
Bookkeeping Certificate - Bookkeeping
Varsity College
04.2001 -
Payroll Administrator
Technical College of South Africa
04.1996 - 08.2005
High School - Grade 12
Matric
Certificate - Financial Course
Coltech Computer Training
Diploma - Management Assistant
South West Tech College
Certificate - VIP Payroll
Vip Payroll Academy