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Linah Msimuko

Lusaka

Summary

Adept at driving financial accuracy and improving collection rates, my tenure at Bytes Document Solutions RSA showcased my proficiency in account reconciliation and active listening. Leveraging advanced Excel skills and a continuous improvement mindset, I significantly reduced overdue debt, underscoring my commitment to excellence and client confidentiality practices.

Overview

2001
2001
years of professional experience

Work History

Credit Controller

Bytes Document Solutions RSA
  • Supported sales teams by providing accurate credit information for new and existing customers.
  • Increased collection rates through proactive account management and regular follow-ups with clients.
  • Reduced overdue debt by closely monitoring customer accounts and taking prompt action on outstanding payments.
  • Reduced past due balances and bad debt by coordinating collection efforts with customer service, sales and billing departments.

Billing Administrator

Mtn Business RSA
  • Addressed client queries to streamline understanding of invoicing.
  • Processed billing statements and invoices for timely distribution.
  • Generated reports on billing activities and account statuses.
  • Supported collection efforts by sending reminders and follow-up notices.

Insuarance Credit Controller

Tracker Network RSA

Credit Analyst

Infrastructure Corporation, RSA
  • 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.
  • Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view borrowers' credit history and identify potential red flags.

Sales Associate

DHL ,Zambia
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Sub Accountant -Administrative

Barclays Bank of Zambia
02.1988 - 09.2000
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Conducted thorough reconciliation of accounts, evaluating expense data alongside net worth.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Education

Bachelor Of Commerce - Financial Management

University of South Africa
Pretoria, RSA

Advanced Certificate In Marketing - Sales & Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing
London, United Kingdom
2001

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Deadline oriented approach
  • Account reconciliation proficiency
  • Advanced Excel
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Document coordination
  • Billing inquiries
  • Client confidentiality practices

Timeline

Sub Accountant -Administrative

Barclays Bank of Zambia
02.1988 - 09.2000

Credit Controller

Bytes Document Solutions RSA

Billing Administrator

Mtn Business RSA

Insuarance Credit Controller

Tracker Network RSA

Credit Analyst

Infrastructure Corporation, RSA

Sales Associate

DHL ,Zambia

Bachelor Of Commerce - Financial Management

University of South Africa

Advanced Certificate In Marketing - Sales & Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing

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