Gudiswa Noludwe

A mature, innovative, and hardworking accounting professional with a thorough knowledge of accounting, procedures, financial systems and reporting. She has strong analytical skills to create and analyze accounting records, including financial statements with accuracy and completeness. Has demonstrated success in providing visionary leadership in a highly competitive and fast paced environment.

A reliable professional dedicated to improving profitability, reducing accounting errors and streamlining accounting and audit processes. An effective team member who has the ability to meet deadlines and ensure effective financial management and systems in an organisation are maintained at all times. With superb communication skills and can easily engage in conversation with anyone, building rapport and asking questions in order to get a better understanding of their needs.

Demonstrates strong attention to detail, sound financial judgement, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

Project Finance Specialist at eCOGRA Limited (2025-10 – Present)

• Managing the end-to-end client billing process and ensuring timely invoicing.
• Ensuring projects are being accurately priced against client rate cards & fee schedules.
• Identifying billing gaps, pricing issues and data discrepancies & supporting resolution.
• Working with production teams to ensure completed projects are being billed promptly.
• Analysing project and client profitability against revenue and production costs.
• Following up on missing or inaccurate project and financial information.
• Monitoring employee time tracking, utilisation rates & billable hours with Team Leads.
• Reviewing new projects and confirming client, scope, quantity, and pricing details.
• Preparing SOWs for new projects in M-Files for Project Manager review.
• Updating project values in M-Files & ensuring ClickUp reflects accurate invoice values.
• Monitoring project due dates and completion status in ClickUp with Project Managers.
• Identifying project overruns relating to values, timelines and delivery dates.
• Processing completed project billing through M-Files and monthly client billing cycles.
• Ensuring invoices are being processed and delivered to clients through NetSuite.
• Preparing weekly project forecast reports covering current and following months.
• Preparing monthly WIP reports detailing open projects, values and project dates.
• Reviewing ClickUp data to identify incomplete projects and low billable hours.
• Partnering with management teams to improve operational performance & profitability.
• Performing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support management decisions.

Debtors Controller at SICK Automation Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd (2023-09 – 2025-09)

• Followed up on outstanding payments through calls, emails, and statements.
• Ensured correct billing details, VAT, and supporting documents were attached.
• Maintained and updated customer profiles, including contact details, payment terms, and credit limits.
• Monitored account activity to identify overdue or irregular payments.
• Negotiated and monitored repayment arrangements and acknowledgements of debt.
• Escalated unresolved accounts for legal recovery or external collection.
• Accurately allocated customer payments to corresponding invoices.
• Investigated and cleared unallocated or short payments.
• Reconciled customer accounts regularly to ensure accuracy.
• Investigated discrepancies, credit notes, and disputed transactions.
• Prepared and distributed weekly and monthly age analysis reports.
• Highlighted high-risk and long-outstanding accounts to management.
• Investigated and resolved customer disputes relating to pricing and PODs.
• Liaised with internal teams, including sales, logistics, and finance, to resolve issues.
• Conducted credit checks on new customers and monitored existing credit limits.
• Adhered to company credit control policies and procedures.
• Maintained accurate records of communications, statements, credit notes, & journals.
• Supported audit preparation and provided required documentation.
• Communicated professionally with customers to maintain strong relationships while ensuring timely payment.

Accounts Payables / Debtors Clerk at CoSpace Pty Ltd (2021-03 – 2023-05)

• Provided financial and procurement administration, including purchase orders, budget controls, and invoice processing.
• Managed EFT payments, weekly payment runs, debit order schedules, and tenant deposit refunds, ensuring accurate authorisation and supporting documentation.
• Maintained rental billing, issued monthly invoices and debtor statements, and captured tenant payments to keep customer accounts up to date.
• Reconciled cash books, bank statements, debtors' accounts, and supplier statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies and queries.
• Monitored overdue accounts, followed up on outstanding payments, and resolved debtor and customer billing enquiries.
• Managed lease renewals and monitoring, ensuring rental agreements and related records remained current.
• Processed account clearances, credit notes, supplier queries, and payment allocations in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepared purchase orders, verified budget availability, and ensured approvals were obtained before invoices and purchases were processed.
• Updated budget adjustments on appropriation statements and exchequer reports, ensuring financial records remained accurate.
• Downloaded and reviewed daily bank statements, recorded receipts, and updated customer accounts to prevent incorrect charges and late payment fees.
• Assisted with audit requirements by compiling supporting documentation and printing final audit reports for weekly payments.
• Compiled monthly financial reports and ensured accurate information was submitted within prescribed deadlines.

Accounts Assistant at Landarch Pty Ltd (2020-08 – 2021-01)

• Coded financial transactions in the cashbooks and posted supplier invoices.
• Validated invoices against items or services received.
• Obtained quotations from suppliers for project-related costs.
• Placed orders with suppliers, reconciled creditors and issued invoices to customers.
• Performed debtor reconciliations and followed up on outstanding receipts.
• Posted cashbooks and stock journals on the accounting system.
• Controlled stock and reconciled stock records on the system.
• Handled general ad hoc accounting support and operated the switchboard.
• Maintained records and administered staff, including permanent & casual employees.
• Maintained records and administered company vehicles, including tracking devices.
• Addressed employee queries relating to office management, including stationery, hardware, and travel arrangements.
• Provided administrative support & managed medical aid queries & administration.
• Checked the status of company motor vehicles weekly and arranged vehicle repairs.

Finance Clerk at Future Chartered Accountants (2017-05 – 2020-05)

• Prepared audit working papers.
• Tested internal controls, analysed contracts, investigated claims, and validated key financial documents and records.
• Assisted in executing audits and conducting compliance audits.
• Prepared fixed asset registers, audit reports and loan amortisation schedules.
• Performed payee recalculations, stocktaking, and invoice processing.
• Performed cashbook, debtors, and creditors reconciliations.
• Processed expense requests and supported credit control activities.
• Maintained cashbooks and the company's purchases and sales ledgers.
• Performed bank reconciliations and generated sales invoices.
• Liaised with third-party providers, clients, and suppliers.
• Provided basic administrative support, updated & maintained procedural documentation.

Student Intern at Guarantee Trust Corporate Support Services (Pty) Ltd (2016-09 – 2017-02)

• Basic bookkeeping and linking to the Trial Balance.
• Data capturing and processing books of prime entry.
• Prepared salary schedules, calculation of PAYE, UIF, and EMP 201.
• Filed in stock sheets and prepared valid invoices.
• Prepared fixed asset register and calculation of depreciation.

Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing – University of South Africa

National Diploma in Internal Auditing – Walter Sisulu University (2016)

National Higher Certificate in Accountancy – Walter Sisulu University (2015)

Grade 12 in National Senior Certificate – Dinizulu Senior Secondary School (2011)