Tsholofelo Mosome

• Managing internal shared AP email boxes for RSA & Dubai, Processing invoices from business & suppliers, including foreign currency invoices, Approving Corporate Cards transactions and expense claims, Preparing and allocating AP payments, Managing Open Purchase Orders for accruals, Processing accruals and GL reallocations, Preparing VAT splits/analysis and travel journal allocations, Managing the Age Analysis and monthly expenses
• Managed high-volume invoice processing efficiently, maintaining a consistent record of timely payments
• Identified opportunities and risks in accounts payable process to improve standard operating procedures
• Supported audit preparation efforts, providing thorough documentation for accounts payable transactions as needed
• Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies
• Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors
• Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information

• Liaised with vendors to communicate payment status.
• Enhanced company cash flow by consistently meeting deadlines for vendor payments.
• Reconciled vendor statements monthly, identifying errors and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Maintained accurate financial records with diligent data entry of invoices and expense reports.
• Supported annual audits by providing comprehensive documentation and assisting auditors with inquiries related to accounts payable transactions.
• Optimized use of accounting software through customization and regular updates, enhancing overall functionality and efficiency within department.
• Updated and maintained aging report to facilitate payments
• Collaborated with vendors to resolve discrepancies and negotiate favorable payment terms.
• Entered purchase orders, invoices and payments into company accounting system.
• Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements within Accounts Payable department.
• Maintained internal controls through adherence to company policies and procedures surrounding invoice processing.
• Reduced late payment fees by closely monitoring due dates and prioritizing payments.
• Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, improving department efficiency.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors, facilitating open communication for effective issue resolution.
• Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
• Maintain 100% accuracy while processing payments
• Reconciled vendor statements monthly, identifying errors and resolving discrepancies promptly

· Provide strategic thinking and contributions to crafting of departmental business plan based on professional knowledge and experience, to ensure delivery of focus areas for the year in support of departmental strategy

· Contribute as professional taking responsibility for both operational and strategic initiatives

· Contribute to meaningful cost reduction / optimisation at all levels through applying cost effectiveness principles in planning and delivery to contribute to achievement of divisional financial targets

· Assist with the formalisation of the Finance Department’s divisional budget and the coordination and consolidation thereof in order to ensure that the information provided meet the expectation of the finance team

· Provide financial guidance and advice to stakeholders to assist them to accurately account for activities in order to ensure adherence to JSE guidance and statutory reporting

· Ensure thorough knowledge and understanding of client's business through regular business interaction to also highlight challenges that clients are faced with to apply creative efforts necessary to meet client's needs

· Conduct formal feedback sessions to assist in ensuring continuous client satisfaction

· Build sustainable relationships with clients through gaining clients trust and confidence in one's ability by meeting their business needs

· Build credibility with clients has by demonstrating professionalism, knowledge and efficiency so that clients are willing to consider input when taking business decisions

· Assess stakeholder satisfaction through regular meetings and 360 feedback reports which will include any positive or negative feedback received from the stakeholders regarding the professionalism and timeous nature of interaction

· Analyse, research, develop and implement improvement/innovative ideas and value adding solutions contributing to divisional and JSE results

Review relevant finance processes and procedures on a continuous basis and provide input in order to ensure that the most efficient methods are implemented and applied