Noordin Akimu
Senior Creditors Controller
Durban,KZN
Summary
Professional payment processing specialist with proven ability to handle transactions efficiently and accurately. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliability in fast-paced environments. Expertise in data entry, reconciliation, and maintaining financial records, with keen eye for detail and commitment to achieving results. Highly organized, dependable, and skilled in utilizing payment software and financial systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payment Clerk
Masscash Wholesale Botswana
- Managed foreign currency payments and reconciliations
Senior Creditors Controller
Turners Shipping
10.2019 - Current
- Improved creditor-client relationships by effectively managing a large portfolio of accounts and promptly addressing concerns.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices, staying up-to-date on changes affecting the credit industry.
- Participated in regular audits of internal processes to enhance efficiency within the department while maintaining accuracy standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all credit-related activities, facilitating efficient reporting and analysis for management review.
- Contributed to corporate growth by actively participating in the new customer acquisition process through effective screening techniques.
- Managed dispute resolutions effectively, collaborating with relevant stakeholders as necessary.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements.
- Conducted regular audits of payment systems to identify potential security vulnerabilities or inefficiencies.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of payment processing guidelines and standards.
- Developed training materials to educate team members on best practices in payment processing.
- Supported other departments within the organization by providing timely responses related to finance-related queries.
- Optimized payment workflows, resulting in reduced processing times and increased productivity.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing prompt and accurate payment processing services.
- Participated actively in meetings with management for strategizing future plans related to revenue growth.
- Performed reconciliations between balances from multiple accounts, ensuring accuracy across all ledgers.
- Handled sensitive financial information responsibly, adhering strictly to company policies on data privacy.
- Reduced transaction errors through thorough monitoring and timely problem resolution.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Input financial data and produced reports using pastel.
Account Executive
Bakhresa SA Pty Ltd
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Handled full creditors process and reconciliations
- Processed monthly payments and debit/credit notes
- Managed invoice collection and supplier queries
- Created new vendor profiles
Accounts Payment Clerk
Masscash Wholesale SA
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Prepared end-of-month payments for all branches
- Reconciled creditors and managed invoice collection
- Handled daily supplier payments and queries
Accounts Executive
Diamond Shipping Services
07.2013 - 11.2016
- Handled accounts for 4 branches including petty cash
- Assisted in audit preparation and bank reconciliations
- Processed payments and managed supplier queries
Junior Accounts Assistant
Sharaf Cargo
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Performed debtors/creditors reconciliation and petty cash
- Followed up on payments and processed statements
Education
Diploma - Accounting Science
UNISA
National Certificate - International Trade
IQ Academy
National Senior Certificate - undefined
WyeBank Secondary School
01-2008
Certificate - Islamic Studies
M.A. Motala Islamic Centre
01-2008
Skills
Invoice processing
Cash management
GAAP
Journal entries
Bank reconciliation
Problem-solving abilities
Bill payment and recordkeeping
Accuracy and precision
Payment processing
Bookkeeping
Financial software proficiency
Leadership qualities
Interests
Reading business trends and novels, Creative writing, Indoor soccer and cricket, Mentoring youth in community projects
Timeline
Senior Creditors Controller
Turners Shipping
10.2019 - Current
Account Executive
Bakhresa SA Pty Ltd
12.2017 - 06.2018
Accounts Payment Clerk
Masscash Wholesale SA
11.2016 - 11.2017
Accounts Executive
Diamond Shipping Services
07.2013 - 11.2016
Junior Accounts Assistant
Sharaf Cargo
10.2012 - 06.2013
Accounts Payment Clerk
Masscash Wholesale Botswana
National Certificate - International Trade
IQ Academy
National Senior Certificate - undefined
WyeBank Secondary School
Certificate - Islamic Studies
M.A. Motala Islamic Centre
Diploma - Accounting Science
UNISA
Personal Attributes
- Hardworking, self-motivated, dependable
- Quick learner, innovative thinker
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities