Pamela Shabanga
Accounts Payable Analyst
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Analyst with a proven track record at Lafarge Industries and Afrimat Industries , excelling in invoice processing and vendor relationship management. Enhanced payment accuracy through meticulous reconciliations and identified cost-saving opportunities, driving process improvements. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, fostering teamwork while ensuring compliance with internal controls and efficient cash flow management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
Afrimat Industries
04.2024 - Current
- Researched and resolved invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors.
- Identified opportunities and risks in accounts payable process to improve standard operating procedures.
- Facilitated cost savings by identifying duplicate payments and preventing overpayments through diligent invoice reviews.
- Improved payment accuracy with meticulous invoice review and reconciliation efforts. Open GRIR , age analysis reconciliations.
- Assisted with annual audits by generating reports and collecting and consolidating invoice information.
- Provided cross-functional support for other finance departments as needed, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Enhanced vendor relationships through prompt communication and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Supported audit preparation efforts, providing thorough documentation for accounts payable transactions as needed.
- Strengthened internal controls by adhering to company policies and procedures regarding accounts payable processes.
- Collaborated with procurement team to ensure accurate purchase order issuance, enhancing overall process efficiency.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Prepare payment proposals and EFT payment batches .
Accounts Payable Analyst
Lafarge Industries
Johannesburg, Johannesburg
06.2019 - 03.2024
- Managed high-volume invoice processing efficiently, maintaining a consistent record of timely payments.
- Investigated inquiries relating to status of accounts.
- Reconciliation of Account statements
- Strengthened internal controls by adhering to company policies and procedures regarding accounts payable processes.
- Reduced outstanding accounts payable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment terms.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from vendors.
- Involved in system and business processes .
Education
Certificate - Finance
SAGE UNIVERSITY
Online 04.2001 -
Matric - Matric : National Senior Certificate
Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School
Benoni, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Accounts payable
Invoice processing
Resolving queries
Account Statement reconciliation
Payment Proposal preparation
EFT payment batch preparation
Open GRIR reconciliation
Cash flow forecasting
Month-end closing
Vendor relationship management
Process improvement
Departmental collaboration
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
Afrimat Industries
04.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Analyst
Lafarge Industries
06.2019 - 03.2024
Certificate - Finance
SAGE UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Matric - Matric : National Senior Certificate
Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School
04.2001 -