Curriculum Vitae Imelda Engelbrecht Position Applied for Credit Controller
Candidate s Story (& life outside of work) Imelda began her journey into administration and finance when she was approached by a doctor in need of administration assistance for his practice. She determined that the work experience to be gained was vital. From here, Imelda developed an interest in the work quickly as she discovered her meticulous nature was ideal for the role. Imelda steadily began working more and more with financial administration such as patient accounts, processing payments and confering with medical aids. After a five year period, Imelda made the transition to Debtor s Supervisor where she managed credit controllers, debtors clerks and data capturers. In this position, she began interacting with financial staff at a variety of levels, including lawyers and Financial Managers. Imelda then made the transition into her current career Credit Controller. Her first role, at Shoprite Checkers Head Office is where she hit her stride. Imelda reconciled approximately 1000 accounts with a value of ten million, she also reconciled inter-company retail accounts. She continuously worked alongside Financial Managers strategising how to improve any possible bad debt. Imelda then continued her career as a Credit Controller in a number of contractual roles at various companies, including Sasol Oil, ABE Construction Chemicals and Wine of The Month Club. In these roles, her responsibilities grew Imelda handled 150 customers (petrol stations) to the value of a hundred and fifty million for Sasol and had a book value of three million at ABE Chemicals. Her most recent position turned out to be her toughest. During her time at Reichmans Capital (Investec) Imelda had a portfolio of six clients for whom she reconciled accounts, checked debtors and approved appropriate applicants. She consistently reported to all her clients and ensured their needs were met timeously. Her contract with Reichmans Capital ended on 30th April 2014. Currently, Imelda is looking to find a permanent position with stability, ideally she would like to work in an organisation with a less corporate environment with a culture of helping and guiding one another. Her twenty years of experience is a testament to her compete adaptability. Curriculum Vitae Imelda Engelbrecht Recruiter Margot Koch
Personal Details First Name/s Imelda Nationality South African BEE Status Female, White Language/s Afrikaans, English Location Cape Town Own Transport Yes Notice Period None TERTIARY EDUCATION Educational Institution University of Stellenbosch Qualification Honours - Bachelor of Arts Completion date 1993 Educational Institution University of Stellenbosch Qualification Undergraduate - Bachelor of Arts Completion date 1991 SECONDARY EDUCATION High School attended Tygerburg High School Highest standard passed Matric Completion date 1998 Curriculum Vitae Imelda Engelbrecht Recruiter Marot Koch
Employment History Company Name Reichmans Capital, Investec Employment Period December 2013 - June 2014 Position Credit Controller Duties Imelda managed a portfolio of six clients over a year and a half period. During this time she ensured that all cash flow issues and debt problems were resolved within 120 days. She utilised her administration skills to compile and process all reports, while cross referencing against all accounts in their book. Imelda recorded and updated all documentation consistantly in preparation for the Financial Year End. Essential Work Requirements To Enable Meeting Job Objectives Processing Administration Cash invoice discounting Fund management Resolve client queries Debtor/ creditor analysis Competency Requirements Knowledge of Debt/ credit process Invoicing Accounts Pastel Oracle Financial policies Statement analysis Client needs Trade and asset finance Credit records Invoices Debtor s books Curriculum Vitae Imelda Engelbrecht Recruiter Margot Koch
Employment History Company Name J. Melnick & Co. Employment Period September 2007 - November 2013 Position Retail Chainstore Credit Controller Duties Imelda managed the collection of money on Pick n Pay and Spar National Accounts, valued at R14 million. She was responsible for the allocation of the chainstores payments and the reconciliation of accounts. She worked with a number of employees at different levels, including warehouse managers, key accounts managers, regional sales managers and financial administrators. Imelda had four debtors clerks reporting to her across all regions, regarding unsolved account issues. Emelda achieved a monthly target of lessening the debtors book by 10%. Essential Work Requirements To Enable Meeting Job Objectives Processing Administration Cash invoice discounting Fund management Resolve client queries Debtor/ creditor analysis Competency Requirements Knowledge of Pastel Oracle Reconciliation of accounts Billing Debt collection Payments Rebate and trading schedules Final demand process Credit holds Curriculum Vitae Imelda Engelbrecht Recruiter Margot Koch
Employment History Company Name Numerous (Short-Term Contract Work) Employment Period July 2004 - September 2007 Position Credit Controller Duties Imelda worked extensively as a Credit Controller over a three year period. She worked for companies including but not limited to Investec, Merchant Factors, ABE Construction Chemicals, Learning Resources (Pty) Ltd and Sasol Oil. During this period, she managed numerous large accounts, valued in the millions. Imelda managed approximately 780 accounts at Investec to the value of R23 million. Imelda s position at Sasol Oil required the management of a debtors book of R90 million per month. Essential Work Requirements To Enable Meeting Job Objectives Processing Administration Cash invoice discounting Fund management Resolve client queries Debtor/ creditor analysis Competency Requirements Knowledge of Debit/ credit process Invoicing Accounts Pastel Oracle Financial policies Statement analysis Client needs Trade and assent finance Credit records Invoices Debtor s books Confidential Reference Available on Request Curriculum Vitae Imelda Engelbrecht Recruiter Margot Koch