Zinhle Pretty Nkosi
I304 Fleurhof ViewsFlorida Gauteng
Cell No: 0836180493
CAREER PROFILE
Highly organized and strive for quality in everything I do. Friendly, mature able to grow positive relationships with clients and colleques. Flexible enjoys learning new skills and quickly adapts to organizational changes.
EDUCATION INFORMATION
•Achieved Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Economics while working full time.
University of South Africa in May 2016
Majors-Banking & Financial Markets, International Economics, Public Economics, Econometrics
•Achieved Bachelor’s degree in Economics
-University of KwaZulu Natal April 2010
SKILLS AND PROFITIENCES
• Computer Literate - Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and SQL.
• In depth Knowledge of Accounting Systems - Sage Pastel, Oracle JDE Enterprise One, SAP
• Extensive knowledge of account receivable procedures, billing procedures and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Accounting Controls and Procedures.
• Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial statements.
• In-depth knowledge of credit lending processes .policies, and current financial markets.
• Sound Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong finance administration and reconciliations experience.
•.Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to handle pressure and multitasking.
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
BILLING ADMINISTRATOR
COMPASS GROUP(Oct 2015 - Current)
•Gathering of billing data to prepare for monthly contracts billing and once off billings.
•Ensuring accuracy of data and correct calculations in billing procedures.
•Preparing monthly accounting reports stating, new contracts, additions, reductions and lost contracts.
• Credit Vetting of new contracts portfolios.
•Reporting on Billed revenue, Credit notes and Price increases.
•Collaborating with Sales and Operations to ensure billing is accurate and resolving any disputes.
•keeping records of all transactions processed for external Auditors.
•Analyzing customer contracts and purchase orders to ensure billing accuracy.
•Identifying any issues that may affect billing and determining the proper course of action.
•Processing Intercompany billing and recons.
BILLING /REVENUE ADMINISTRATOR
DAYMON WORLDWIDE (Sept-2014-Sept 2015)
•Managed the billing portfolio for Pick n Pay Promotions business units.
•Verified accuracy of billing data and revised any errors.
•Manageddebtor’s book, collecting outstanding debts early to minimize bad debts.
•Reconcileddebtor’s accounts monthly and updating age analysis.
•Allocated payments received as per reconciliation and remittances provided.
•Liaised with internal and external departments in resolving client queries.
•Provided monthly forecast of billing and revenue & Month end financial reporting.
•Completed monthly reconciliation analysis to report income projections to management.
•Assisted external auditors by verifying and compiling audit paperwork
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS
• Assisted in implementing and testing new billing systems & procedures which improved billing accuracy and saved time.
• Increased revenues by 67% by resolving clients disputes fast and arranging settlement.
• Resolved an inherited 9 months billing backlog and communicated with all affected clients.
• Increased client satisfaction by investigating and resolving account disputes promptly.
• Improved communication by serving as liaison between staff and clients,addressing all clients concerns.
BILLING ADMINISTRATOR & ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
IBURST GROUP March 2012-Aug-2014
•Analyzed, reconciled, audited, and processed telecommunications invoices for billing accuracy.
•Collaborated with Information Systems (IS) to develop a pre-billing program for viewing adjustments before invoicing.
•Recorded all billing transactions to the General Ledger Daily.
•Monitored the bank account daily and recorded of payments received in general ledger.
•Prepared, Submitted and monitored debit order batches.
•Raised manual invoices for balance of contracts, early terminations, and unpaid debits penalties,
•Provided monthly forecast of billing revenue to credit manager.
•Allocated and distributed payments received from External Collectors.
•Cleared the suspense account ensuring correct allocations of payments and distribution.
•Reconciled bank statements and checked for inconsistencies and errors.
•Prepared month end consolidated invoices for Resellers.
•Processed credit notes and paying refunds.
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS
• Speeded up the process of month end closure by reconciling transactionson time.
• Conducted Income tax training to all staff which reduced HR income tax returns queries.
• Assisted with training junior staff on new accounting system.
CREDIT CONTROLLER
IBURST GROUP (Feb 2011 – Feb 2012)
•Managed debtors book, collected arrears amount on active and Prelegal accounts.
•Provided monthly forecast of collections to credit manager.
•Reconciled debtor’s accounts using receipts and remittances advice.
•Processed amendments /changes or deletion of debit orders.
•Assisted with Credit vetting of new applications.
•Compiled daily and monthly department collection stats
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS
•Reached collections target 12 consecutive months.
• Trained 5 Junior Credit Controllers.
• Reduced losses by identifying fraudulent accounts and payments and reporting on time.
TAX PAYER SERVICE CONSULTANT
SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (Jul 2010 – Dec- 2010)
•Registered new tax Payers and updated records on SARS system.
•Processing of individual, trust and company tax returns.
•Analyzed taxable income lodged objection for incorrect assessments.
•Assisted with applications for Tax clearance and tax directives queries
•Handled and resolved all account queries in respect of all outstanding debits and credits,
•Calculated tax debits and credits, penalties and interest with regards to all taxes.
SKILLS ATTAINED
•Acquired comprehensive knowledge of Income Tax Act.
•Gained understanding of Company Tax, Vat, PAYE, Capital Gains Tax, Transfer Duties
CLIENT SERVICE CONSULTANT
ABSA BANK (BUSINESS & RETAIL BANKING)(Jun 2006 – May 2010)
•Provided administrative support to Business bankers, Private bankers and consultants.
•Handled and resolved all clients account related queries and complains.
•Processed electronic payments, debit orders, stop orders and journals.
•Identified clients’ needs and recommending best suitable banking products.
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS & SKILLS ATTAINED
• Trained 8 junior internship employees on banking products and processes.
•Identified and reported fraudulent transactions and accounts which reduced branch losses.
• Acquired strong knowledge of National credit Act, Money Laundering and credit lending processes
•Acquired Knowledge in short and long term Investments products, Interest rates fluctuations
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL(January 2006 –May 2006)
•Captured and updated students’ records on systems, issuing academic records
•Provided administrative support filing, emailing and faxing and posting academic records.
•Assisted new students with registration processes and involved in student mentorship.
TRAINEE REAL ESTATE AGENT
PWR PROPERTIES (April 2005 – October 2005)
• Advertised properties for sellers, interviewed potential buyers to determine their needs.
• Negotiated price and terms of purchase acceptable to buyer and seller.
• Arranged home loans with banks and following up to ensure transaction runs smoothly.
PERSONAL DETAILS
ID Number: 8501040814088
Nationality: South African
Employment Status: Permanent
Driver’s License: Code B (Own Transport)
Availability : 30 Days
References - Will be provided upon request.