Thandiswa Bridget Twala
Administrator : Financial Administration
Summary
Dynamic Finance Administrator with a proven track record at Assupol Life, excelling in accounts payable management and financial reporting. Adept at fostering strong relationships with stakeholders while ensuring timely vendor payments. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining compliance through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Experienced finance professional skilled in financial management, budgeting, and data analysis. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable and reliable with expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and process optimization. Effective communicator with focus on performance and continuous improvement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Administrator
Assupol Life
07.2012 - Current
- Attend to general queries from branches, agents and creditors regarding payments within 24 hours of receipt. Distribute Proof of Payments when requested.
- Creditor Payments : Export creditors on OnBase and Adhoc lists and import to ACCPAC and On-line banking on a daily basis before 14:30 daily
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Claims Payments : Ensuring that benefit payments due for the day are paid on time to policy holders before cut off.
Export AIMS Claims list from K2 system twice daily at 9h00 am and 13h30 pm
Ensure that the benefit payments are recorded in Sage daily before close of business.
Ensure that the benefit payments are recorded on FNB for release, that the correctly signed lists are returned from the various departments and saved for release on FNB, before cut off.
Ensuring that the proof of payments are readily available to stakeholders the day after payment date.
Exporting Hyphen and Money Centre Aims claims on a daily basis - System Training : Assisting OnBase users on how to use and navigate the system as well as providing training
- Banking: Downloading and filling the FNB and STD Bank statements daily and weekly respectively
- Change Ambassador Role : Communication and Awareness; Giving Feedback; Inspire, Motivate and Guide peers; buy-in and drive in change.
Finance Clerk
Prosperity Life
12.2005 - 06.2012
- Improved financial accuracy by diligently reviewing and reconciling daily transactions.
- Ensured timely processing of invoices for accurate financial reporting.
- Maintained organized filing system for easy access to important financial documents.
- Monitored cash flow, tracking incoming payments, and managing outstanding balances to maintain optimal liquidity levels.
- Handled petty cash
- Benefit Claims Payments
- Account Payables: Creditor Payments
- Distribution of Proof of Payments
- Collection of Cash Premiums
Education
MBA -
Regent Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Post-Graduate Diploma : Management - Financial Management
Regent Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Advanced Diploma : Financial Manangement -
Regent Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
National Diploma : Financial Accounting -
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Invoice preparation
Transaction monitoring
Internal controls
Regulatory compliance
Audit assistance
Expense tracking
Discrepancy investigations
Accounts payable management
Team building leadership
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Team management
Multitasking
Operations management
Financial analysis and reporting
Excellent communication
Relationship building and management
Financial reporting
Effective communication
Timeline
Finance Administrator
Assupol Life
07.2012 - Current
Finance Clerk
Prosperity Life
12.2005 - 06.2012
MBA -
Regent Business School
04.2001 -
Post-Graduate Diploma : Management - Financial Management
Regent Business School
04.2001 -
Advanced Diploma : Financial Manangement -
Regent Business School
04.2001 -
National Diploma : Financial Accounting -
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
04.2001 -