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Beate Barkowitz

Beate Barkowitz

Accounts & Administration

Administrative

Pretoria, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

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About Beate Barkowitz:

My previous work experience has provided me with a solid foundation in finances, marketing, hospitality, customer service and administration. Through these roles, I have developed the ability to adapt to customers’ needs and handle a wide range of tasks and interaction with diverse groups of people.
I consider myself a positive and resourceful person, capable of quickly adapting to changes and meeting challenges head-on. I am dedicated, reliable and take pride in my work.
I value knowledge and integrity, which are essential qualities that I carry with me in everything I do. My focus on results and my confidence in my abilities drive me to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
As a quick learner with an open mind, I am always eager to take on new challenges. My creativity, strong attention to detail and commitment to hard work make me confident that I can be a valuable asset to your organization.

Experience

Manage all payments for weekly and monthly suppliers.

Research and resolve accounts payable discrepancies.

File and address employee complaints in accordance with company policies and government regulations.

Confer with customers by telephone or in person to determine reasons for overdue payments and to review the terms of sales, service, or credit contracts.

Advised customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.

Creditors book value – R30 million and up,

Supervise invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.

Reconcile vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.

Code and enter at least [100-150] invoices each day into the in-house accounting software.

Arranged for debt repayment or established repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations.

Located and notified customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visits to solicit payment.
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Located and monitored overdue accounts, using computers and a variety of automated systems.

Answered customer questions regarding problems with their accounts.

Notified credit departments, order merchandise repossession or service disconnection, and turn over account records to attorneys when customers fail to respond to collection attempts.

Traced delinquent customers to new addresses by inquiring at post offices, telephone companies, credit bureaus, or through the questioning of neighbors.

Utilized various payment options and secure this information for administration to process.

Provided direct and support services to customers in a manner that is consistent with protocol and Professional Placement Services mission and values.

Persuaded delinquent customers to establish repayment terms using a computer system and various collection software while using professionalism, tact, and adhering to all applicable collection laws.

Achieved production goals and standards for servicing delinquent accounts without sacrificing the quality of service.

Followed Client Operating Standards, State and Federal Legal Requirements, and Regulation concerning Collections.

Acquired new Customers, Customer satisfaction, and respond to client concerns in a calm, concise and timely manner.

Successfully built and maintained long-term business relationships with key clients.

Assisted with drivers awards –

Reports drawn from Pastel.

Assisted with collecting POD’s and have a good relationship with Client and Supplier.

Knowledge of the working of a Logistics Company

Manage CEO’s schedule, including booking meetings, travel, and lodging,

Reconciliation of creditors account

Creditors Book Value – R5 million

Organize transportation

Developed new filing and organizational practices

Screen 50+ telephone calls daily and open and present correspondence to CEO in order of priority

Record and distribution of meeting minutes

Typed, collated, and filed reports and correspondence

Control access to CEO

Scheduling and rescheduling of meetings

Supervision of junior staff

Trained junior staff to fulfil administrative tasks using Microsoft and Google Suite programs

Organized transportation to conferences, seminars, and conventions quarterly

Education

ICB
SACOB
Business Management Foundation Phase
Business Ethics

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