Experienced Team Leader in creditors department with over 10 years across hospitality, manufacturing, education, and water & sanitation sectors. Diligent, hard-working, and focused individual known for creating a positive workplace culture aligned with organizational mission. Deadline-driven and efficient with strong problem-solving, networking, and consensus-building skills. Thrives under pressure with a big-picture focus on communicating goals and vision for success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Team Lead: Creditors
Proconics
04.2025 - Current
Checking and approving of supplier reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
Approve supplier payment batches
Analyzing and reporting of GL accounts
Processing of monthly accruals and journals.
Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Processing and reconciling of bank statement
Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Supported budgeting process by providing detailed analysis of historical spending patterns for various expense categories.
Accounts Payables Officer
Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd
07.2019 - 03.2025
Receiving and filing of official purchase orders from supply chain department.
Follow up on invoices from suppliers and internal departments and matching them to officially authorized purchase orders.
Matching and checking purchase order, quotation, GRN and invoices are matching.
Checking invoice against SARS requirements, whether valid or not.
Checking if supplier vat number is valid on SARS website.
Capture invoices on SAP FI system in the relevant period, ensuring payment is within agreed payment terms, matching to relevant GRN done.
Reconciliation of supplier accounts on a monthly basis and analysis of ageing queries on SAP FI.
Compile and submit a monthly accrual list with supporting documents.
Update the system on a weekly basis with the end user's response for late payments for invoices.
Quarterly reconciliation of all creditors accounts and compilation of full set file.
Resolving of queries with suppliers and internal departments.
Analysis and report compilation of late payment report.
Checking and submission of supplier banking details for verification.
Acting as Accounts Payables supervisor.
Assisted with month-end closing procedures to ensure timely completion of financial reporting requirements.
Supported annual audits by preparing accurate and well-organized financial documentation for review.
Senior Admin Clerk: Creditors
Majuba TVET College
12.2014 - 06.2019
Checking of correct ledger codes used on purchase orders and total amounts.
Receiving and filing of official purchase orders from supply chain department.
Follow up on invoices from suppliers and internal departments and matching them to officially authorized purchase orders.
Matching and checking purchase order, quotation, GRN and invoices are matching.
Capture invoices on Pastel in the relevant period, ensuring payment is within agreed payment terms.
Capture all Cashbook payments on Pastel using the Bank statement.
Reconciliation of supplier accounts on a monthly basis and analysis of ageing queries discussed with supervisor.
Compile and submit a monthly accrual list with supporting documents to supervisor.
Compile and submit a monthly asset list with supporting documents to asset manager.
Capturing and reconciliation of contract suppliers.
Resolving of queries with suppliers and internal departments.
Tracking and analysis of budget spend.
Assisting college council secretary organizing and setting up of meetings, ensuring recording of minutes.
Accounts Clerk
President Plastics
07.2013 - 11.2014
Acquiring of supplier quotations.
Placing of orders with suppliers.
Arranging of transport for collection and delivery of goods.
Checking and receiving of stock.
Capturing of invoices on accounting system in the relevant period, ensuring payment is within agreed payment terms.
Reconciliation of supplier accounts on a monthly basis.
Monthly stock taking and recording thereof.
Resolving of queries with suppliers.
Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
Accounts Clerk-Assistant Accountant
Three Cities Management
10.2009 - 01.2010
Matching and checking purchase order, quotation, GRN and invoices are matching.
Capture invoices on Accpac in the relevant period, ensuring payment is within agreed payment terms.
Capture Cashbook payments on Accpac using the Bank statements.
Reconciliation of supplier accounts on a monthly basis and analysis of ageing queries discussed with supervisor.
Loading of payments on Standard Bank online system.
Resolving of queries with suppliers.
Tracking and analysis of budget spend.
Completed accurate bank reconciliations, identifying errors and rectifying any discrepancies promptly.
Provided exceptional customer service to both internal departments and external clients while resolving billing inquiries efficiently.
Supported annual audits by preparing accurate and well-organized financial documentation for review.
Accounts Clerk/Creditors Clerk
Three Cities Management
08.2008 - 09.2009
Matching and checking purchase order, quotation, GRN and invoices are matching.
Capture invoices on Accpac in the relevant period, ensuring payment is within agreed payment terms.
Capture Cashbook payments on Accpac using the Bank statements.
Reconciliation of supplier accounts on a monthly basis and analysis of ageing queries discussed with supervisor.
Loading of payments on Standard Bank online system.
Resolving of queries with suppliers.
Tracking and analysis of budget spend.
Finance Intern
Three Cities Management
08.2007 - 07.2008
Checking of relevant documents, ledger codes and signatures on purchase orders and amounts.
Filing of official purchase orders.
Follow up on invoices from suppliers and matching them to officially authorized purchase orders.