Rirhandzu Prude Mhlanga
Prude
Brakpan
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with over 5 years of experience in financial management, credit control, and bookkeeping. Proficient in managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining effective credit control procedures. Skilled in reconciling accounts, processing payments, and managing accounts receivable to minimize overdue balances. Expertise in using financial software such as QuickBooks, Sap, Sage x3 and Pastel, as well as advanced Excel functions for financial reporting and analysis. Adept at identifying and resolving discrepancies, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. Strong communicator with a keen eye for detail, committed to improving financial processes and optimizing cash flow.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Debtors Clerk
Wits Health Consortium
07.2023 - Current
- Processing invoices and credit Notes
- Managing and collecting debts from company debtors
- Setting up the terms of credit for new clients
- Creating and maintain accurate client information on Sage X3 for Debtors
- Managing the collection of all payments and debts
- Investigate and resolve queries relating to non-payment of invoices
- Traded in the foreign exchange market with a focus on major currency pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, etc.).
- Ensuring that accounts are accurately matched when receipting
- Preparing of documentation for audit samples
- Loading on EPMV for payments on FNB for sites to do compliance check in order for funds to be released to sites
Credit Controller
RTT Logistics Pty (Ltd)
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Reconcile large accounts with a value of R 45 million (90 Accounts)
- Managing and collecting debts from company debtors
- Setting up the terms of credit for new clients
- Negotiating payment plans
- Managing the collection of all payments and debts
- Investigate and resolve queries relating to non-payment of invoices
- Processing invoices
- Preparing statements and reports for the company accountant
- Managing the sales ledger and age Analysis
- Produce weekly Cash Forecast Report
- Liaising with customers and the sales team
- Reviewed customer accounts for compliance with repayment obligations.
- Reduced overdue debt by closely monitoring customer accounts and taking prompt action on outstanding payments.
- Assisted in month-end and year-end closing, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards
Senior Debtors Clerk
First Assist Management (Pty) Ltd
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Bank Reconciliation and Allocations for all Debtors
- Assist Debtors with queries and Collection
- Reconciled large accounts with a value of R 15 million
- Sending invoices and statements to various insurance companies and brokers
- Managing monthly billing processes
- Investigate and resolve queries relating to nonpayment of invoices and escalate risk issues
- Contact and followed up promptly with customers regarding all unpaid balances
- Produced weekly reports for cash flow forecast
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss overdue invoices
- Obtaining overdue payments
- Processing Discounts and Credits for all Debtors
- Initiating action for legal recovery
Accounts Administrator
Indvest Group (Pty) Ltd
07.2015 - 11.2018
- Manage obligations to suppliers, customers and third-party vendors
- Reconcile financial statements
- Prepare, send and store invoices
- Contact clients and send reminders to ensure timely payments
- Report on the status of accounts payable and receivable
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Update internal accounting databases and spreadsheets
- Assisted in payroll processing, tax filing, and maintaining accurate records of employee compensation.
- Supported the bookkeeping team in maintaining accurate records of financial transactions, including expenses, income, and payroll.
- Managed invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, and provided reports to senior accountants.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Education
Senior Certificate - Commercial Studies
Tholulwazi Secondary School
Tsakane 01.2009 - 01.2013
National Diploma - Financial Management
Ekurhuleni East College
Brakpan 01.2014 - 02.2017
Skills
Attention to details
Numerical ability and data entry skills
Speed
Accuracy
Team player
Ability to organize
Cash management
Telephone etiquette
Bookkeeping
Spreadsheet development
Bookkeeping
Spreadsheet development
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month Award - Collected all outstanding payment on 60 - 180 days at First Assist
- Age Analysis Recognition - Recognition of maintain Age Analysis to remain Positive at First Assist
- Best Collector Award of the year - 2nd place as the best collector at RTT within 6 Months of Employment
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9512020456088
- License: Code 10
- Dependents: 1
- Criminal Record: None
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Debtors Clerk
Wits Health Consortium
07.2023 - Current
Credit Controller
RTT Logistics Pty (Ltd)
04.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Debtors Clerk
First Assist Management (Pty) Ltd
11.2019 - 04.2022
Accounts Administrator
Indvest Group (Pty) Ltd
07.2015 - 11.2018
National Diploma - Financial Management
Ekurhuleni East College
01.2014 - 02.2017
Senior Certificate - Commercial Studies
Tholulwazi Secondary School
01.2009 - 01.2013