Thethiwe Xhego
Experienced Accounts Payable
Woodmead,GP
Summary
Experienced finance professional with over 15 years of expertise in accounts payable, bank reconciliation, budgeting, and cash flow. Known for strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. Proactive and detail-oriented individual who excels under pressure and works effectively within a team. Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other financial software. Dedicated to maintaining integrity and accountability in all tasks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounts Payable Controller
ERM
Johannesburg , South Africa
02.2011 - Current
- Ensured complete, accurate, and timely processing and payments of amounts due to suppliers for purchases of goods and services for South Africa and East Africa.
- Checked the accounts payable ledger weekly for items older than a specified number of days and investigated why they were long overdue, or effected payment.
- Ensured all invoices were appropriately authorized per the authorization matrix and supported by an authorized invoice where relevant.
- Ensured complete, accurate, and timely allocation of costs to the general ledger expense accounts and balanced supplier statements.
- Reviewed accounts payable trial balance monthly during the control account reconciliation process, identifying and addressing long overdue items and obvious errors.
- Prepared daily and monthly payment schedules and submitted them for payment approval by the Finance Manager, ensuring amounts to be paid and bank details match on invoices.
- Cleared payments by matching the accounts payable vendor payments with bank transactions, compiling remittance advices, and sending them to creditors.
- Maintained records of all payments made, ensuring the accuracy of amounts entered in the records and invoices.
- Reconciled all accounts payable vendors, clearing any debit balances for South Africa and East Africa.
- Issued, captured, and reconciled ZAR and foreign currency petty cash, ensuring proper approval and recording of vouchers and receipts.
- Conducted weekly petty cash count reconciliations and submitted them to the Finance Manager for approval.
- Reconciled foreign petty cash and conducted foreign cash count at month-end.
- Cleared staff advances and liaised with staff regarding the status of advances, compiling weekly reimbursement schedules.
- Updated Payroll Travel, Subsistence, and Mileage Summary Sheet with posted expenses for the week.
- Issued Investec credit card statements to cardholders, updated Investec Reconciliation Spreadsheet, and reconciled Investec statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, fostering a productive work environment.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Prepared comprehensive monthly reports detailing outstanding payables, providing valuable insights for decision-making processes.
- Minimized late fees and interest charges by developing efficient system for tracking payment due dates.
- Supported budget management, monitored expenditures against budget allocations.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
MANCOSA
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2024 - 12.2026
Skills
Budgeting
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Financial Reporting
Payment verification
Invoice processing
Statement review
Auditing proficiency
Expense reporting
Year-end reporting
Account reconciliation
Bank reconciliation
Vendor relationship management
Confidentiality handling
New hire training
Asset management
Cash flow analysis
Petty cash disbursement
Petty cash management
Accomplishments
- Worked on the Operating systems: Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP; Window 7 & Window 8
- And having very good knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel & MS Outlook.
- Experience in working and negotiating with banks.
- Learn how to manage cash flow and analyze payable accounts.
- Ability to work under high pressure and solve problems quickly.
- Improve negotiation skill, be willing to learn and be challenged by new things
- Fundamental knowledge about Tax.
Timeline
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
MANCOSA
01.2024 - 12.2026
Accounts Payable Controller
ERM
02.2011 - Current
Safety and Sustainability in Avetta
Ensuring that suppliers and contractors meet rigorous safety and compliance criteria is a multi-step process cantered on pre-qualification, expert verification, and ongoing monitoring. This systematic approach minimizes on-site risks by verifying that only qualified, safety-conscious partners are allowed to perform work. Safety is very important and it start with you, Before I process the supply, I check a contractor is allowed on-site, they must undergo a thorough vetting process to ensure they meet the hiring company's specific standards. Subcontractor must submit comprehensive written safety programs, insurance certificates, and necessary trade licenses for expert review and Certified auditors review safety manuals. These checks confirm that contractors have integrated safety practices into their daily operations. as account payable I make sure our supplier and customers are safety to do work with company.