Nomaxabiso Faku
Finance Administrator
Alberton North
Summary
Enthusiastic and professional. Experienced administrative assistant with training in a wide range of office administration tasks. Able to work under pressure and collaborate with a team. Successful record of fielding phone calls, providing information to clients and acting as liaison between departments.
Finance professional prepared to drive financial operations and support organizational goals. Extensive experience in managing financial records, budgets, and compliance. Highly collaborative and results-oriented, adaptable to changing needs. Expert in financial analysis, reporting, and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Administrator
Ismail and Dahya Attorneys
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely payment of client invoices, maintaining strong relationships with clients.
- Supported month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely submission of financial statements to stakeholders.
- Maintained strict compliance with regulatory requirements, reducing potential risks associated with non-compliance penalties.
- Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
- Improved internal controls by conducting regular reviews of finance policies and procedures, minimizing the risk of fraud or errors.
- Conducted thorough audits of accounting records, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
Cashier
Dog Box Liquor Store
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Finance Clerk
Masingita Jacobs Burnard
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Improved financial accuracy by diligently reviewing and reconciling daily transactions.
- Ensured timely processing of invoices for accurate financial reporting.
- Maintained organized filing system for easy access to important financial documents.
- Monitored cash flow, tracking incoming payments, and managing outstanding balances to maintain optimal liquidity levels.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring all transactions were recorded accurately and on time.
- Collaborated with colleagues to resolve any discrepancies in financial records or reports.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial records through meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
Receptionist
Masingita Jacobs Burnard
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Education
Call Center Training - Inbound and Outbound
Empire Corporate Institute
12.2016
Computer Literacy -
Umbrella Training
12.2013
National Senior Certificate - IsiXhosa Home Language, English First Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics
Madiba Comprehensive
12.2011
Skills
Excellent communication
Work well under pressure
Planning and organizing
Self-motivated and team player
Interpersonal skills
Professionalism
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Telephone skills
Highly motivated and reliable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to relate easily and effectively with managers, clients and colleagues
Adaptive
Invoice preparation
Transaction monitoring
Internal controls
Regulatory compliance
Audit assistance
Reporting proficiency
Discrepancy investigations
Financial forecasting
Bank reconciliation
Month-end closings
Billing
Financial statement preparation
Relationship building
Critical thinking
Work planning
Risk assessment
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9407210700082
- Date of Birth: 1994-07-21
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
- ID Type: South African ID
- ID Number: 9407210700082
Attributes And Competencies
- Excellent communication
- Work well under pressure
- Planning and organizing
- Self-motivated and team player
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Telephone skills
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to relate easily and effectively with managers, clients and colleagues
- Adaptive
Country Of Birth
South Africa
References
Samantha Padiaachy 065 950 5172
Timeline
Finance Administrator
Ismail and Dahya Attorneys
07.2024 - Current
Cashier
Dog Box Liquor Store
11.2022 - 10.2023
Finance Clerk
Masingita Jacobs Burnard
01.2019 - 01.2022
Receptionist
Masingita Jacobs Burnard
01.2016 - 01.2019
National Senior Certificate - IsiXhosa Home Language, English First Additional Language, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics
Madiba Comprehensive
Call Center Training - Inbound and Outbound
Empire Corporate Institute
Computer Literacy -
Umbrella Training