Myeza Samukelisiwe

Strategic and results-driven Finance Professional with over 10 years' experience in financial management in the public sector. Proven expertise in accounts receivables, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit preparation, compliance, and internal controls. Experienced in leading finance operations, improving financial systems and processes.

Application and implementation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Treasury Regulations. Adept at aligning financial strategies with departmental objectives to ensure sustainability, governance, and operational efficiency.

Senior State Accountant: Revenue Management at Northern Cape Department of Health (2015-01 – 2024-01)

• Analysed and monitored high-volume billing data across multiple hospitals to ensure accuracy and completeness of revenue records.
• Reconciled billing system transactions with BAS to ensure correct revenue recognition and eliminate discrepancies.
• Reviewed and verified customer billing to ensure correct tariff application and compliance with financial policies.
• Identified and resolved billing variances, rejected claims, and revenue leakages.
• Supported hospital finance teams in improving billing accuracy and service delivery standards.
• Prepared revenue performance reports and ensured compliance with audit requirements.
• Assisted with budgeting and forecasting processes relating to revenue performance.
• Maintained accurate financial records in line with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) requirements.
• Improved revenue collection performance by 15% within one fiscal year through enhanced monitoring and targeted interventions.
• Developed and implemented revenue optimisation controls contributing to exceeding 2022/23 revenue targets.
• Increased budgeting and forecasting accuracy by 35% through improved trend analysis and data modelling.
• Contributed to six consecutive successful external audit outcomes through strengthened revenue reporting and compliance controls.
• Reduced billing discrepancies and rejection rates through data-driven root cause analysis.

Billing & Accounts Officer at Kimberley Hospital (2013-01 – 2015-01)

• Captured and verified billing data on computerised financial systems.
• Investigated rejected and unpaid invoices, identifying root causes and implementing corrective measures.
• Responded to customer account queries and resolved billing disputes professionally and efficiently.
• Performed account reconciliations to ensure correct charges and payments.
• Ensured compliance with healthcare funder regulations and financial procedures.
• Maintained confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information.
• Reduced rejected claims by implementing improved invoice verification processes.
• Strengthened compliance monitoring with medical scheme billing requirements.
• Improved turnaround time in resolving billing disputes and unpaid accounts.

Advanced Diploma in Accounting Science in Accounting Science – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2016-01)

National Diploma in Financial Accounting in Financial Accounting – Mangosuthu University of Technology (2009-01)

Grade 12 – Swelihle High School (2006-01)