Willie Plaatjies
State Accountant
Kimberley,NC
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Bidvest Bank and the Department of Health. Proven expertise in bookkeeping and account reconciliation, driving financial accuracy and risk assessment. Strong communicator with a commitment to fostering positive relationships, ensuring confidentiality, and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at cash flow analysis to support informed decision-making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
State Accountant
Department of Health
10.2015 - 11.2023
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Contributed to enhanced revenue growth by analyzing revenue streams and identifying underperforming areas.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable by developing and enforcing stricter credit control policies.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously reconciling bank statements and financial records monthly.
Credit Analyst
Bidvest Bank
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
- Analyzed credit scores to determine borrowers' creditworthiness.
- Attended credit-related training and conferences to stay informed about industry trends and developments.
- Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements through diligent documentation of all credit decisions.
- Made decisions and recommendations about extending lines of credit.
Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk
Bidvest Bank
02.2007 - 12.2009
- Assisted in preparing accurate financial statements by maintaining organized records of all transactions related to accounts payable and receivable.
- Resolved complex billing disputes between vendors or clients to ensure smooth operations and minimize delays in payment processing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address financial discrepancies or issues related to accounts payable and receivable, strengthening internal partnerships and fostering a positive work environment.
- Matched invoices to purchase orders for proper documentation and to facilitate payment.
- Processed and recorded accounts receivable transactions to facilitate prompt collection of customer payments.
- Managed electronic payment systems to streamline payment processes and reduce errors.
- Prepared monthly reports of accounts receivable and accounts payable for management review.
Education
Diploma - Credit Management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg South Africa09.2007
Skills
Bookkeeping
Timeline
State Accountant
Department of Health
10.2015 - 11.2023
Credit Analyst
Bidvest Bank
01.2010 - 12.2012
Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk
Bidvest Bank
02.2007 - 12.2009
Diploma - Credit Management
University of Johannesburg
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