Owen Wendel
Collections Administrator
Johannesburg
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive finance professional with strong experience in Debt Review, process automation, and financial reconciliation. Known for going beyond core responsibilities to contribute across departments, including finance, IT, and operations. Skilled in identifying and resolving shortfalls, compiling and analyzing data, and supporting month-end reporting. Adept at improving efficiency through automation and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Collections Administrator
Marquis Finance
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures, improving overall efficiency within the collections department.
- Managed a portfolio of delinquent accounts, resulting in increased recoveries and reduced losses.
- Played a significant role in the automation of manual processes, working closely with internal teams to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and improve turnaround time.
- Took initiative to support month-end reconciliations and financial data analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness of reports submitted to management.
- Proactively extended support across departments beyond core responsibilities, building cross-functional knowledge and becoming a valuable resource for problem-solving and process improvement.
- Recognized for going beyond the scope of the Debt Review function by participating in system upgrades, testing automation scripts, and collaborating with IT and finance teams.
- Took ownership of identifying and resolving payment shortfalls, ensuring timely follow-ups and accurate account adjustments to maintain financial integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Mancosa
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Skills
- Debt Review Process Management
- Payment Shortfall Resolution
- Process Automation & Improvement
- Month-End Reconciliation
- Financial Data Analysis
- Report Building & Data Compilation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Timeline
Collections Administrator
Marquis Finance
02.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Mancosa
04.2001 -
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