Dynamic finance professional with three years of experience in the corporate industry, adept in Sage Pastel and Excel, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and client management. Excelled in streamlining financial processes, enhancing accuracy, and fostering client relationships, demonstrating a unique technical and interpersonal skills blend.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Debtors and Creditors Clerk
Delta Freight Services (Zambia)
LUSAKA
05.2023 - Current
Creating and processing tax invoices, and sending them to clients.
Managing the full debtors' timely collection process.
Receiving payments from clients and capturing them on the Sage Pastel system.
Processing credit notes on Pastel.
Reconciling customer statements accounts monthly to ensure accuracy.
Resolving discrepancies and handling queries relating to trade receivables.
Preparing monthly reports on outstanding debtors' balances.
Distribution of monthly customer statements.
Chasing debt by telephone or mail, ensuring collection targets are met.
Keeping records systematically, filling, and storing invoices and creditors' documents.
Maintaining an accurate record of financial transactions (customer statements of accounts).
Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
Billing Clerk
FedEx Cheetah Express Logistics (Pvt) Ltd
Harare
01.2023 - 04.2023
Captured the waybills into the respective customer accounts.
Processed and sent bills to clients, and the debtors' department.
Reconciled the physical waybills
Updated accounting records with new customer information
Provided assistance to Accounting Department staff during month-end close process.
Participated in workshops, seminars, and training classes to gain stronger education in industry updates and federal regulations.
Input statement information, reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies.
Verified billing data with client contracts to ensure accuracy of invoicing.
Reviewed data for deficiencies or errors to correct incompatibilities and review output.
Answered customer invoice questions and resolved issues discovered during invoicing and collection process.
Accurately input procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient information into billing software (Sage Pastel) to generate up-to-date invoices.
Assisted in the collection of overdue accounts by contacting customers via telephone or mail correspondence.
Processed invoices and payments accurately and promptly.
Investigated and responded to customer inquiries related to billing issues.
Accounting and Finance Intern
Optimal Consulting (Private) Limited
Harare
08.2020 - 07.2021
Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms, and pension contribution documentation.
Maintained a hard copy filing system for all accounting documents, per company policy.
Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
Compiled data for monthly journal entries and assisted in the month-end close process.
Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
Participated in special projects as assigned by senior staff members or managers.
Responded promptly to inquiries from customers regarding their accounts receivable status.
Prepared complex spreadsheets related to finance projects using MS Excel functions and formulas.
Captured monthly expenses into the Sage Pastel accounting software.
Processed intercompany transactions, such as the sale or purchase of fixed assets, and providing and receiving loans.
Allocated receipts to clear the customers' balances using the customer balances-days outstanding report (aging analysis).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree
The University of Zimbabwe
Harare , Zimbabwe
12-2022
Skills
Client management
Attention to detail and precision skills
Communication and adaptability skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Cash handling
Handling payments
Mail sorting
Ability to resolve queries promptly and accurately
Proficiency in using Excel functions
Aptitude in mathematics and accounting
Proficient in accounting software skills like QuickBooks and Sage Pastel
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Ability to work independently, and proactively
Ability to manage sensitive data, and maintain confidentiality
Maintaining financial integrity
Affiliations
Bookkeeping
digital marketing
project management
Certification
National Foundation Certificate in Computer Operations and Packages (Marist Brothers, High School 2013)
Logistics Business Owner/Operator at V Pec & Associates, Delta Freight, Denali FreightLogistics Business Owner/Operator at V Pec & Associates, Delta Freight, Denali Freight