Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Interests
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Shonisani Manaka

Shonisani Manaka

Credit Controller
3052 Kagiso Street, Diepkloof Zone 2,Johannesburg

Summary

Dedicated to securing a role that leverages my communication, data capturing, and administrative skills to support team success, business operations, and customer satisfaction.

Experienced financial professional with strong expertise in managing credit and collections. Skilled in risk assessment, account reconciliation, and resolving discrepancies. Valued for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Reliable and adept at navigating changing needs with focus on improving cash flow and minimizing bad debt.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Credit Controller

Cartrack
06.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve billing errors, ensuring timely payment from clients.
  • Reached out to customers to check on payments and convey options.
  • Obtained payments and entered details into system.
  • Reviewed customer accounts for compliance with repayment obligations.
  • Increased collection rates through proactive account management and regular follow-ups with clients.

Call centre Agent

Velile Tinto and Associates
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Collections for ABSA AVAF
  • Negotiating for payments
  • Making payments arrangement
  • Exceeded monthly targets consistently as a result of strong negotiation skills combined with effective account management strategies.

In-House Bureau Reporter & Switchboard Operator

Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation of SA
08.2017 - 07.2021
  • In switchboard: Answering calls, Transfer calls to correct department, Taking Messages. NB: Ongoing Contract
  • In-house bureau reporter: making calls, requesting financial reports, capturing and updating client information. NB: Ongoing Contract to Permanent.
  • Managing Financial records and reporting, Capturing and providing feedback on the findings of the companies

Collections Agent

Norman Bisset and Associates
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Collection of overdue monies, Negotiating payments, making arrangements.
  • Managed past due collection calls, skip tracing, outside collections agency coordination and litigation activities.
  • Negotiated to collect balance in full.

Subscribers Collections Agent

Vodacom
02.2013 - 12.2013

Early Collections,

  • Achieved successful debt collection results by utilizing negotiation skills and developing customized payment plans.
  • Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
  • Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound and inbound calls.

Khari Gude Volunteer Educator

UNESCO
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Teach adults to read and write, conduct classes three times a week, manage learners, and are responsible for training and assessment activities.
  • Organize teaching spaces
  • Deliver literacy education using provided learning materials
  • Monitor learner progress

Education

Smart Office Administrator - Business Administration And Management NQF 4

Vital College
Hyde Park Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Matric grade 12 - National Senior Certificate

Ferndale High School
Randburg, South Africa
12-2010

Future Leaders Skills Programme - Business Administration And Management NQF 4

Vital College
Hyde Park, Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Computer skills
  • Presenting skills
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Account reconciliation proficiency
  • Document coordination
  • Reporting strengths
  • Customer relations

References

  • Jackie, Supervisor, 0824688912, Velile Tinto & Associates
  • Therusha, Naidoo, Credit Guarantee Marketing Manager, 0720121084
  • Keamogetse, Moselane, Credit Guarantee Admin Manager, 0842240669

Certification

Smart Office Administrator: Key Skills for Modern Management

Interests

Facilitator, Moderator, and Assessor Course

Timeline

Smart Office Administrator: Key Skills for Modern Management

07-2025

Credit Controller

Cartrack
06.2025 - Current

Call centre Agent

Velile Tinto and Associates
11.2023 - 03.2024

In-House Bureau Reporter & Switchboard Operator

Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation of SA
08.2017 - 07.2021

Collections Agent

Norman Bisset and Associates
01.2014 - 12.2015

Subscribers Collections Agent

Vodacom
02.2013 - 12.2013

Khari Gude Volunteer Educator

UNESCO
01.2012 - 01.2013

Smart Office Administrator - Business Administration And Management NQF 4

Vital College
04.2001 -

Future Leaders Skills Programme - Business Administration And Management NQF 4

Vital College
04.2001 -

Matric grade 12 - National Senior Certificate

Ferndale High School
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