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Ziko Ghu
Credit Controller/Finance Controller
Gauteng
I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.
- Nelson Mandela -
Summary
I am an MBA candidate & Bookkeeper with over 10 years of experience in financial reporting in an international manufacturing company. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Proven leadership and a good team player and successful in achieving financial goals, i.e. reasonably improved DPO & DSO, AR & AP cash flow forecasting, ensuring timeous vat payments, and accurate month-end processing with good external audit reviews. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. I will be delighted to work for your company with vast growth opportunities and take on challenging new role.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
2
Languages
Work History
PQ Silicas SA (Pty) Ltd
Credit/Accounts Controller
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Preparing foreign payments and calculating foreign gains and losses
- Running invoices and statements
- Preparing customer age analysis
- Updating receipts in the bank (SAP bank account)
- VAT Reconciliation and payments
- Month-end reporting
- Follow-up on customer queries
- Prepare receipts and payments cash forecast monthly
- Reviews and ensure GL recons are cleared monthly
- Complete sales statistics monthly
- Prepare and complete sales schedules
- Prepare and complete Licence fee schedule
- Prepare and complete Royalty fee schedule
- Prepare and complete Tolling fee schedule
- Perform stock count monthly with plant operators
- Analyze and review cost centres
- Posting month-end accruals
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
PQ Silicas SA (Pty) Ltd
Accounts payable officer
11.2011 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Current Book Value : between R10M – R18M
- Managing AP department and reporting to Financial Director
- Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for staff members
- Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over +-500 invoices per month
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses
Inspected account books and recorded transactions - Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial report
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month
- Prepare and finalize SOX reports and analyze GL recons monthly
- Check and Verify petty cash monthly
- Prepare and submit VAT 201 monthly through e-filing
- Analyze cost centres and monthly accruals
- Complete PQ Silicas Holdings reporting on BPC (EPM) monthly
- Review and analyze AP age analysis
- Ensure vendor housekeeping yearly
- Perform Ad Hoc duties
- Assist in Asset Verification
- Assist as backup for Credit Controller with the following:-
- Preparing foreign payments
- Running invoices and statements
- Preparing customer age analysis
- VAT Reconciliation and payments
Skynet World Wide Express
Accounts Payable officer
02.2009 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Checking and processing supplier invoices
- Preparation of vendor reconciliation statements and payments
- Follow up on unpaid invoices and any unresolved queries
- Maintaining a good relationship with our branch managers and suppliers
- Performing ad hoc duties
- Book Value: +- R4m
Netcare Head Office
Accounts payable officer
02.2008 - 04.2008
Job overview
- Checking and processing supplier invoices
- Preparation of vendor reconciliation statements and payments
- Follow up on unpaid invoices and any unresolved queries
- Book Value: +- R3m
Software AG
Accounts payable officer
09.2007 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Checking and processing supplier invoices
- Preparation of vendor reconciliation statements and payments
- Follow up on unpaid invoices and any unresolved queries
- Book Value: +- R4m
Education
University of SuffolkUnited Kingdom
MBA from MBA General
07.2022 - Current
Matthew Goniwe High School
Senior Certificate
01.1998 - 05.1999
Port Elizabeth Technikon (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
B-Tech from Internal Auditing
01.2000 - 05.2003
Skills
Work well individually and good team playerStrong communication skillsSoftware Transition – Assisting in Basware regression analysisProblem SolvingMicrosoft Word & Excel
SAP; Basware Alusta; Basware IP; HANSA World; Pastel Accounting; SAP
Excel Intermediate
Finance for non-financial managersHow to manage the accounts payable function effectivelyVat refresher courseFinancial Statement AnalysisAnalytical, Time Management, communication
Internal control management
Preparing financial statements
Good organizational skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Planning and Coordination
Interests
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Timeline
Credit/Accounts Controller
PQ Silicas SA (Pty) Ltd
12.2022 - Current
University of Suffolk
MBA from MBA General
07.2022 - Current
Accounts payable officer
PQ Silicas SA (Pty) Ltd
11.2011 - 05.2023
Accounts Payable officer
Skynet World Wide Express
02.2009 - 05.2011
Accounts payable officer
Netcare Head Office
02.2008 - 04.2008
Accounts payable officer
Software AG
09.2007 - 01.2008
Port Elizabeth Technikon (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
B-Tech from Internal Auditing
01.2000 - 05.2003
Matthew Goniwe High School
Senior Certificate
01.1998 - 05.1999