Thabo Chiremba
Business Controller
Centurion
Summary
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant
High Rise Financial LLC
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared detailed aging reports for senior management review, supporting decision-making regarding collections priorities.
- Enhanced cash flow management by accurately forecasting revenue on a monthly basis.
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure proper customer credit approval and accurate invoicing information.
- Identified and resolved billing discrepancies, resulting in improved client relationships.
- Reconciled complex accounts and resolved customer disputes, maintaining a high level of satisfaction.
- Streamlined the invoicing process for increased efficiency and faster payment turnaround.
- Conducted thorough investigations into complex issues or discrepancies related to deposits, resolving issues promptly while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Immediately reported discrepancies and assisted in clearing discrepancies.
Junior Controller
Action Point Services
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough analysis and validation of accounting data.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining strong vendor relationships while minimizing outstanding debts owed to the company.
- Prepare journal entries and ledger accounts reconciliations.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Prepare client month end reports.
Junior Controller
Continam Industrial Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved cash flow management with timely analysis of accounts receivable and payable.
- Reduced manual data entry errors by automating financial reporting systems.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving measures and improve overall financial performance.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliations.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Coordinated between suppliers and operations raise and process purchase orders for tenders.
Junior Controller
Vast Protection Solutions
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Improved cash flow management with timely analysis of accounts receivable and payable.
- Conducted thorough financial analyses to support decision-making processes within the organization.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize resource allocation, maximizing profitability potential.
- Assisted in the annual budget preparation process, resulting in a more accurate forecast.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
Junior Buyer
Shoam Investments
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Enhanced purchasing efficiency through the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans.
- Achieved cost reductions by identifying alternative suppliers and negotiating better pricing agreements.
- Implemented a centralized purchasing system, improving accuracy and reducing processing time for purchase orders.
- Managed vendor performance evaluations to ensure consistent quality standards and timely deliveries.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
Education
Bachelor of commerce - accounting
Rhodes University
Skills
- Project Management
- Persuasion skills
- ERP systems proficiency
- Expense Tracking
- IFRS Knowledge
- Bank reconciliation
Accomplishments
- Achieved profit increase by reducing expenses with accuracy and efficient ways of operations.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant
High Rise Financial LLC
05.2025 - Current
Junior Controller
Action Point Services
01.2024 - 02.2025
Junior Controller
Continam Industrial Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
Junior Controller
Vast Protection Solutions
01.2018 - 04.2021
Junior Buyer
Shoam Investments
02.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of commerce - accounting
Rhodes University
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