Thabang Modiba

Experienced Finance and Accounts Payable professional with 10+ years of experience in finance and 7+ years specialising in creditors/accounts payable administration. Strong track record in high-volume invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, payment processing, supplier query resolution and month-end support. Experienced SAP user with practical exposure to accounts payable, financial administration, cashflow monitoring, VAT and SARS eFiling, audit preparation and financial reporting.

Recognised for maintaining high levels of accuracy, resolving supplier discrepancies efficiently and supporting the continuity of finance operations. Trusted to assist with team coordination, train new employees and interns and provide operational support when required.

CREDITORS ADMINISTRATOR - Bidvest Protea Coin

(2019-10)

Manage high-volume invoice processing and verification, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Process and verify supplier invoices within required payment cycles.
• Perform monthly supplier reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment packs in line with scheduled payment cycles to support accurate and timely supplier payments.
• Maintain daily cashflow tracking and provide accurate financial information to support cashflow visibility.
• Match payments to invoices and maintain accurate records to minimise duplication and financial errors.
• Handle supplier queries professionally and efficiently, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining positive supplier relationships.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate financial documentation and reports.
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees and team members.
• Provide operational support and assist with maintaining continuity within the creditors function.
• Reduced supplier query turnaround time by 30%.
• Maintained 98–100% invoice processing accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Contributed to successful audit outcomes with zero major findings across multiple audit cycles.

CLERICAL ASSISTANT – TEAM LEADER - Wits Health Consortium

(2019-07 - 2019-09)

• Supervised a team responsible for auditing and managing patient records.
• Ensured accurate classification and capturing of records on the HPRS system.
• Monitored team performance and reported progress to management.
• Maintained accurate reporting and record-tracking systems.
• Supported the team in meeting operational and reporting requirements.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE INTERN - Department of Labour

(2018-07 - 2019-06)

• Captured and processed payment vouchers on SAP.
• Performed supplier reconciliations and investigated and resolved discrepancies.
• Assisted with subsistence and travel (S&T) claims and payroll-related processing on Persal.
• Supported month-end processes including journals and accruals.
• Maintained organised and accurate financial filing systems.

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR - KG Sharp Laboratories

(2016-02 - 2018-01)

• Managed invoicing, quotations and customer account monitoring.
• Followed up on outstanding payments and supported improved cash collection processes.
• Performed supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Prepared and submitted VAT201, EMP201 and ITR14 returns via SARS eFiling.
• Assisted with payroll processing and financial reporting.
• Assisted with cashflow reporting and general financial administration.
• Managed petty cash and maintained accurate financial records.
• Supervised interns and junior staff members.
• Improved debtor follow-up processes, supporting better cashflow management.
• Maintained compliance with SARS submission and reporting deadlines.

BOOKKEEPER - Harcourts Maritz

(2012-08 - 2014-10)

• Processed and verified daily supplier invoices on Pastel.
• Matched supplier invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes (GRNs).
• Reconciled supplier accounts and managed creditor payments.
• Processed EFT payments and maintained journals.
• Supported month-end financial reporting and audit preparation.
• Assisted with cashflow reporting and general financial administration.
• Managed petty cash and supplier communications.

JUNIOR BOOKKEEPER - Mukwevho Accountants

(2011-09 - 2012-02)

• Processed daily financial transactions and maintained general ledger accuracy using QuickBooks.
• Performed bank reconciliations.
• Assisted with preparation of financial statements.
• Processed VAT and tax returns via SARS eFiling.
• Assisted with registration of new companies.

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting - University of Limpopo (2010)

Work Readiness Programme - Accounting Profession - Guarantee Trust Corporate Services (2011)