Competent Accounts Receivable Specialist bringing 7 years of experience carrying out all accounts receivable functions in high volume environments. Proficient in tracking payments, resolving billing issues and preparing account statements. Recognized as dedicated professional driven to meet team targets and enhance bottom-line performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
08.2023 - Current
Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue payments.
Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
Utilized Excel for reporting and analysis of outstanding invoices.
Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
Supported month-end closing activities by reconciling accounts and preparing reports.
Enhanced cash flow by ensuring timely invoicing, payment application, and account reconciliation.
Aided in the reduction of bad debt write-offs through diligent monitoring of aging reports and proactive collections efforts.
Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
Collaborated with sales teams to address billing discrepancies and resolve client disputes promptly.
Utilized Microsoft Excel, and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Retail Next
09.2019 - 08.2023
Strengthened cash flow forecasting accuracy through meticulous tracking of invoicing schedules and expected collections dates.
Manage Bulk billingad Bulk Payment applications
Managed past due balances, financial inquiries and other accounts receivable functions.
Monitored timely collection and application of account receivable collections.
Collaborated with sales teams to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring prompt payment from customers.
Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing processing time for financial statements generation.
Creating a large reconciliation for multiple currency accounts to evaluate data and provide accurate information.
Bank reconciliation.
Prepare audit files for annual audits.
Prepare forecast reports.
Trainee Accountant
Faurecia
04.2018 - 08.2019
Prepare monthly journals Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliation Settle internal orders Creation and adjustment of assets
Analyzing and reporting variances in accounts balances
Assisted with month-end closings and preparation of journal entries.
Helped prepare accounts for auditing and assisted with processes.
Reconcile Accounts receivables and accounts payable
Reviewing and processing employee travel expenses
Creation and adjustment of assets
Assisted in PAYE Reconciliation/ VAT returns
Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
Reduced errors in data entry by maintaining attention to detail when recording transactions in accounting software.
Finance Intern
Wellnesswarehouse
03.2017 - 03.2018
Capture invoices on Pastel
Perform creditors reconciliation
Update the fixed asset register
Assist Financial Accountant projects.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Internal Auditing
Cape Peninsula University
Cape Town, Western Cape
11.2016
Skills
Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables
Collections
Bank reconciliation
SAP (Financial Accounting)
Microsoft Excel (Vlook Up, if function and Pivot tables)
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