ERP Master Data Specialist , Credit Controller/Master Data Specialist

• Managed and maintained the integrity of core master data records within SAP and Navision, ensuring accuracy for customer, vendor, material databases and G/L/bank creations for all Air Liquide entities.
• Governed data entry processes across both platforms, conducting regular data cleansing audits to eliminate duplicates and standardize system information.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, finance, and supply chain teams to resolve data discrepancies and streamline workflows between SAP and Navision environments.
• Enforced strict data governance policies and compliance standards within SAP & Navision to safeguard company data assets and maintain system security.
• Utilised prior credit control knowledge to optimize financial master data setups in SAP & Navision, improving billing accuracy and reducing downstream collection delays.
• Trained and guided internal team members on system best practices, data request procedures, and entry standards for both ERP systems.

Credit Controller
Sep 2015 to 2023

• Collection of money from all Private Health depts.(Hospitals/Clinics and EMS.
• Book Value Total 15- 20 Million
• Account reconciliations - customers with overdue amounts, relating to outstanding claims and/or disputes with regards to overdue outstanding amounts.
• Engaged in client visitations to gather feedback, address pain points, to maintain the debtor/creditor relationship and discuss account queries - all provinces.
• Delivery of invoices and delivery notes directly to customers when required.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with Sales, Finance, Key Accounts & Marketing
• Reporting on outstanding debtors & closure of queries raised on accounts
• Admin and team assistance
• Assistance with AL Pty debt collection and Finance projects (e.g. Sasol/SGS)
• Cylinder Recons & Assisting with external and internal finance audits.
• Collaborated effectively with sales teams to ensure outstanding debts were paid within agreed timeframes.
• Maintained regular email and telephone contact with customers to appropriately manage overdue account payments.
• Documented customer payments and credit queries precisely, maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts.
• Reviewed new credit requests, verifying eligibility and capability to understand credit position of clients.
• Identify handover customers and prepare legal files for the internal Legal Dept.

• Medical Diagnostics company, HIV, Cardiology, TB, Point of Care Equipment
• Tracking Pima (CD4 Count HIV Equipment
• Book Value -120 Million (400 Customers) Customers international;
• Debt Collecting from African countries - Madagascar, Uganda, Angola, Zambia and all South African Local Customers all Regions
• Customer vetting of potential customers / processing of Credit report on Experian & opening of new accounts on SAP;
• Assisting with account payment when required
• Cashbook
• Invoicing & Crediting
• Bank Journals from Standard & Std Bank Money Market on to SAP and Customer payment allocations in ZAR/USD/EUR/GBP;
• Customer Account Recons
• Interco Recharges-Foreign Recharge – Israel
• Chased customers ahead of payment deadlines, ensuring balanced accounts within agreed invoice timeframes.
• Received and resolved customer queries efficiently, enabling timely invoice processing and payment.

• Managed switchboard by answering internal and external phone calls in a professional manner, directing to the relative department.
• Managed and prioritized all day-to-day operations for reception, switchboard and helpdesk services.
• Processed and forwarded incoming faxes and emails to appropriate recipients.
• Provided sales support doing quotations and assisted with customer queries to generate positive customer feedback.

• Supervising purchase and sales ledger processes
• Ensuring cash books are updated and all postings are carried out timeously
• Investigating discrepancies on ledgers, price checking supplier invoices, Account recons, Account queries
• GRIR recons
• Book Value 130m
• Duties and Responsibilities: Ordering of parts from Japan, US, and Europe, and supplying to 20 branches Nationally and
• Sub Saharan Africa
• Tracking of parts from ordering stage till delivery at branches.
• Draw parts from different branches to use in case of breakdowns.

• Supervising the smooth running of the Purchase and Sales ledger process
• Maintaining accurate accounts
• Ensuring all invoices and statements are paid and administered correctly
• Ensuring cash books are updated and posted in a timely manner
• Maintaining the ledgers
• Monitoring and investigating any discrepancies in the ledgers
• Price checking of suppliers invoices
• Recons Creditors and Debtors
• Dealing with GRIR recons
• SAP ERP system
• Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices.
• Identified data discrepancies through careful analysis, promptly researching issues for quick resolutions.

Recons:

• Dealing with 5 suppliers which include:
• CAS – Monthly account BV – 30 – 40 million
• BOKOMO – Monthly account BV – 20 million
• CLOVER – 15 Day account BV – 10-20 million
• DISTELL– 15 Day account BV – 20 -35 million
• KGALAGADI – Weekly account to be done by Wednesday paid by Friday
• BV – 10-12 million per week

• Assistant Operations Manager
• Assisting with shipments of goods, capturing data onto POD System & MIB licensing System,
• Scheduling trucks to deliver goods to all our different dealers. Invoicing / Crediting of goods.
• Issuing of license documents to all dealers…etc

2006 to 2009-7

• Accounts Clerk / Marketing Assistant
• Licensing of all Polaris and Linhai Quad bikes,Invoicing & Crediting of Quads, Assisting with account queries,Debtors & creditors,
• Balancing of sales for month end,working on systems such as ACCPAC INT, BBRTC licensing system, Word and Excel, Licensing of all quad bikes & Warranty Registrations etc.
• General admin Duties Faxing, filing etc, Switchboard Duties

• Greet customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries
• Process cash, credit card, and check transactions accurately
• Maintain cash register and balance cash drawer at the end of each shift
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Assist customers with product inquiries and purchases
• Handle returns and exchanges following company policies
• Assist in inventory management and restocking products
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve store goals and targets

• Finance and administration clerk - entailing general office duties i.e. Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word documentation, faxing, posting and filing.
• PA – Typing and printing of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel documentation, answering of telephone, arranging meetings for the Director, faxing, filing and posting.
• Relief of switchboard duties

Temporary Assignment,
Year 2004/5 (Dec-Jan)
Year 2005 (June-July)