GENIAL LOUISE PETERSON
Contact 072******* *********@*****.*** Phoenix, KZN
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I believe that determination and passion drive people in life. When you are passionate about something, you become determined to achieve your goals. I am passionate about success and confident in my intelligence, hard work and diligence. I thrive in team environments and enjoy interacting with others, creating a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
I possess excellent communication skills, can multitask effectively and work independently. My energetic and vibrant nature makes me a valuable asset to any organisation. I am eager to contribute to your team and am available for an interview at your convenience. Throughout my career, I have developed strong communication and people skills, which I am excited to bring to this opportunity.
EXPERIENCE
Creditors Clerk FTC, Eastrand Bulk Logistics
Jan’24 to June’24
●Handled purchase orders and payments for five different regions, processed all purchase orders and managed weekly COD accounts.
●Matched delivery notes with signed invoices, processed credit notes on Sage and balanced all invoices to the general ledger.
●Handled all queries, sent proof of payments to suppliers and managed credit application forms.
●Reconciled accounts, managed the cashbook on Sage, balanced bank statements and made journal entries.
●Opened new suppliers on the system, processed expense entries and handled various ad hoc tasks.
Debtors /Procurement/Creditors Clerk Accounts Payables, Linkafrica
Mar’15 to Mar’20
●Handled air and sea freight shipments, managed fuel receipts for drivers and hired vehicles and balanced month-end fuel payments.
●Processed and reconciled purchase orders, submitted and posted creditor payments, managed forex payments and handled national accounts.
●Verified waybills, conducted supplier audits, reviewed balance sheet reconciliations and liaised with auditors.
●Resolved queries, requested invoices and statements, sent remittances, sourced new suppliers and managed rentals and stationery orders.
●Managed freight forwarder documentation, updated and reported on pending indents and purchase orders, submitted monthly Kaisen reports and monitored prices and usage of consumables.
Creditors Accounts Payables (Finance) FTC, Hyundai Umhlanga
Oct’14 to Mar’15
●Reconciled accounts, processed month-end payments and handled payments for three dealership branches.
●Posted and loaded creditors' payments on the bank, managed journals and accruals.
●Resolved queries, obtained purchase order approvals from branch managers and printed age analysis for each branch.
●Filed documents, assisted on the switchboard during lunch breaks and maintained organised records.
●Generated and reviewed age analysis reports for each branch to ensure accurate financial tracking.
Creditors Clerk, Tradeport Distribution Wholesaler
Jun’12 to Feb’13
●Reconciled accounts and oversaw multiple branch accounts.
●Handled EFT payments and claim clearance.
●Queried suppliers and liaised with branch managers.
●Filed documents and checked goods received vouchers (GRVs).
●Ensured accurate financial tracking and reporting.
Team Leader, The Unlimited World
Oct’11 to Apr’12
●Dialling on Insurance & Double Deal and Capturing Sales
●Arranging Team Meetings and Liaising with Agents.
Creditors Clerk, Masscash Holding (CCW Wholesalers)
Jan’05 to Feb’10
●Reconciled accounts, authorised payments and handled national accounts.
●Imported data into Great Plains V6, created and posted import batches, captured creditor claims and adjustments and managed petty cash and coupon clearing.
●Matched documents from batches (GRVs), edited weekly document imports and attached documents to statements for reconciliation.
●Liaised with store managers and suppliers, followed up on queries, submitted claims and prepared updates for suppliers and bank details.
●Ensured quality control over financial transactions and reporting, supported month-end and year-end close processes and released waybills for payments.
Creditors Accounts Payables (Finance), Energade Battery
May’13 to Sep’14
●Reconciled accounts and handled national accounts.
●Submitted creditor payments and managed forex payments for air freight and shipments.
●Managed the import and export of goods.
●Liaised with suppliers and branches to resolve queries and ensure smooth transactions.
●Ensured Financial Accuracy: Maintained quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
Project Administrator/ PA/ Sales (FTC), COLAS SA Apr’13 to Aug’13
Cutting Room & QA Assistant, Ninian and Lester (Jockey ) Oct’96 to Mar’01
Receptionist, Doctor SP Surujdeen Jun’95 to Jun’96
Receptionist, Greg Henry Shop Fitters Feb’92 to Aug’94
EDUCATION
Matric, Westham Secondary School
1995
SYSTEMS
●iSyne
●Sage
●Pastel Accounting
●Buildsmart
●Great Plains
●ACCPAC
●Kerridge Software
SKILLS
●Accounts Management
●Financial Transactions
●Supplier and Branch Coordination
●Documentation and Reporting
●Administrative Support
●Basic Bookkeeping
●MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook
●Statutory returns
●Pivot tables
LANGUAGES
●English, Afrikaans (Spoken)