(Snr) Master Data Consultant at RCL Foods (2023 – Present)
Lead Master Data specialist and administrators. Validate integrity of Master Data across multiple systems and multiple modules with specific reference to compliance with Master Data processes and rules.
- Process enhancement – Reviewing list if approvers required for workflow document and reducing this to achieve an improved TAT.
- Design, Implementation and rollout of an automated take on form for the business to use.
- Reduction of Data Quality issues through improved processes.
- SAP S/4 HANA implementation. ECC to SAP S/4 Migration
- Oversee the Master Data maintenance and controls for Traded Goods, Semi Finished Goods, Packaging & Ingredients
- Highlight and communicate compliance issues.
- Conduct regular master data checks across core attributes to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Alignment of Master data for new business/systems take on
- Lead team members to ensure high attention to detail, accuracy, and appropriate interpretation of master data rules and attributes.
Master Data Consultant at RCL Foods (2018-06 – 2023-03)
Control, audit and validate integrity of Master Data across multiple systems and multiple modules with specific reference to compliance with Master Data process and rules.
- Project Spend Engineering Spares Take On
- Successfully rolling out inventory management solutions across multiple Bakery sites
- Master Data maintenance and controls
- Ensure compliance with Master data rules and process
- Creating Master data records and relevant attributes accurately for Engineering Spares/Consumables and Customer records
- Alignment of Master data for new business/systems take on
- Lead team members to ensure high attention to detail, accuracy, and appropriate interpretation of master data rules and attributes.
Collections and Claims Assistant Manager at Unilever SA Pty Ltd (2017-05 – 2018-05)
- Reduction of Overdue debt to be below 8%
- Reduction of R8m worth of Pricing Claims
- Design and Rollout of Webcollect tool used for Cash Collection
- Manage overdue and collection/claim activities
- Recovery of invalid/rejected claims
- Leading direct reports and co-coordinating team delivery with a performance based focus.
- Credit management and regular review of credit limit setting.
- Identify and resolve recurring inefficiencies (people/process/system)
- Motivating, coaching & developing team for better efficiencies
AR Control & Reporting Specialist at Unilever SA Pty Ltd (2016-01 – 2017-04)
- Monthly Ledger & Statement Balancing.
- Tracking & monitoring of > 90 days Overdues & Account health checks
- Reporting & Analytics. Facilitating all audit requests
- Ensure Business Rules(SOA/SOP/Controls) are complied with by team
Collections Specialist at Unilever SA Pty Ltd (2014-07 – 2015-12)
- Preparing customer statements & ensuring this is sent to customers timeously
- Bank statement recon & allocation of incoming funds
- Receive / prepare payment plans
- Manage Overdue accounts
- Updating Cash Forecasts
Finance Assistant at Drake & Scull (2010-12 – 2014-06)
- Printing & Distributing Customer Statements, Invoices & Credit Notes
- Printing & Allocating of payments on bank statement
- Stock Control
- Printer control & Maintenance
- Scanning of customer claims & remittance
- Resolving of customer queries
- Following up on unpaid invoices
