TAMRYN Murphy
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Cape Town
Summary
Reliable accounting professional with solid administrative background and good understanding of financial operations and practices. Independently handles accounts receivable tasks and billing while providing clerical office support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Waltex PTY Ltd
Cape Town
08.2018 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely invoicing and accurate posting of payments to customer accounts.
- Reconciled customer accounts monthly, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues to maintain accurate financial records.
- Utilized accounting software to generate reports on outstanding invoices, facilitating effective follow-up with clients for payment collection.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced invoice processing time, enhancing overall efficiency within the accounts receivable department.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Monitored aging reports regularly to prioritize collection efforts, ensuring adherence to company policies for credit management and risk mitigation.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Responded to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
- Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
- Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
- Used accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income, and generate invoices.
- Maintained strict adherence to company confidentiality policies when handling sensitive financial data and personal information for clients.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Creditors and Debtors Clerk
Multisource Technologies
Cape Town
01.2012 - 04.2018
- Managed daily clerical operations, ensuring smooth workflow and accuracy in data entry and documentation processes.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, organizing documents for easy retrieval and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries promptly and resolving issues effectively, contributing to a positive client experience.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Preparation of monthly statements, collection of debt, emailing and ensuring all is in order.
- Creating invoicing from Delivery Notes
- Credit Notes submitted when necessary.
- Creating Purchase Order for Buyers
- Dealing with International Payments, submitting documents to banks when needed.
- Booking Spot Rates and forward covers for foreign payments
- Collecting all relevant supplier invoices and statements for month end payments
- Payroll Management - ensure all staff had been registered on fingerprint machine.ensuring all new employees and all information is updated on the payroll system as well as the bank.
- Monthly Salary calculations/commission etc
- Calculations of timesheets were done manually every fortnight.
- EMP201 is paid on time.
- UIF/Maternity forms
- Garnishing Orders
- MEIBC Payments
- Assisting the Financial Manager with IRP5's and Biannual
Manager
Slingshot
Cape Town
02.2011 - 06.2011
- Conducted regular training sessions for new staff, promoting adherence to best practices and enhancing team capabilities in service delivery.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Maintained Daily Cash up operations a the end of each shift.
- Ordered and Controlled all stock.
- Managed all Rentals ( Surf Boards/ Kites )
Creditors
Complete IT Services
Cape Town
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Managed creditor accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments and adherence to credit policies.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to facilitate effective communication regarding payment terms and account status.
- Conducted thorough credit assessments of new clients, evaluating financial history to determine suitable credit limits.
- Developed initial account plans leveraging sales planning process on focused accounts.
- Invoicing and Billings of all stock that was received.
- Supplying Credit Notes and Invoicing to clients.
- Allocation of Bank Payments to customers
- Assist the Sales team with all queries.
- General Admin Work.
Sales Person
Dads Toys
Cape Town
01.2006 - 09.2009
- Developed strong customer relationships through personalized service and product knowledge, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets, utilizing effective communication and problem-solving skills to address customer needs.
- Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
- Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Dealt with Petty Cash and Cash ups on a daily basis.
- Trained all new Staff that came a board
- Controlled stock and ensured that new stock was ordered.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edgemead High School
Cape Town 04.2001 -
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Invoice processing
Account monitoring
Collections
Transaction recording
Time management
Accounts receivable software
Client communication
Invoice generation
Financial reporting
Credit limit evaluation
Payment questions
Invoice and payment processing
Bookkeeping
Account reconciliation
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Waltex PTY Ltd
08.2018 - Current
Creditors and Debtors Clerk
Multisource Technologies
01.2012 - 04.2018
Manager
Slingshot
02.2011 - 06.2011
Creditors
Complete IT Services
11.2009 - 01.2011
Sales Person
Dads Toys
01.2006 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Edgemead High School
04.2001 -
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