Fagmeedah Abrahams
@fagmeedahabrahams
Experienced accounts payable and creditors specialist proficient in SAP and foreign payments.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced accounts payable and creditors specialist with extensive hands-on experience in SAP, foreign currency payments, GRNI/GRIR maintenance and reconciliations across large FMCG and manufacturing environments. I have consistently managed timeous supplier payments, vendor master data, accruals and complex foreign payment pack preparations while liaising with procurement, clearing agents and banks to control exposure and ensure compliance.
I bring a strong track record across multinational companies in creditors, debtors and credit control roles, with achievements in maintaining accurate sub-ledgers, improving reconciliation processes and supporting financial managers and auditors. I am detail-oriented, process-driven and committed to strengthening internal controls and delivering reliable month-end and payment-cycle outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounts Payable Clerk
Schaeffler SA
Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Maintain accounts payable sub-ledger and process local and foreign supplier invoices, ensuring timeous weekly payments and accurate GRIR/accruals; liaise with procurement, shipping agents and banks to resolve foreign payment variances and vendor documentation.
Creditors Clerk
Durr
Apr 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Managed full creditors function for selected suppliers including vendor loading, payment runs, daily postings and reconciliations, and resolving internal and external queries to maintain accurate supplier accounts.
Debtors Clerk
Aspen SA Ops
Feb 2022 - Mar 2022 (1 month)
Managed intercompany debtors including invoicing, collections and account reconciliations while producing statements and collection reports to support cash recovery.
Assistant Accountant
Aspen Pharmacare
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022 (5 months)
Prepared and processed journals, accruals and payment runs; reconciled bank, VAT, GL and intercompany accounts and supported intercompany invoicing and balance confirmations to improve month-end close accuracy.
Administrator - Accounts Payable
Aspen Pharmacare
Aug 2016 - Aug 2021 (5 years)
Processed local and foreign supplier invoices across multiple currencies, managed GRNI/GRIR, maintained Forex Assist and bank documentation for foreign payments, and ensured compliance with approvals and controls to protect company supply continuity.
Compliance Officer
BKB Ltd
Dec 2015 - Jul 2016 (7 months)
Compiled and verified credit and compliance documentation, monitored credit risk and covenants, managed client records and securities, and supported credit sanctioning and payout processes to mitigate credit risk.
Credit Controller
Coca Cola Fortune
Oct 2015 - Nov 2015 (1 month)
Allocated payments, processed remittances on SAP, managed blocked orders and credit limits, investigated deductions and reconciled accounts to expedite settlements and reduce overdue balances.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Coca Cola Fortune
Feb 2010 - Sep 2015 (5 years 7 months)
Verified and processed supplier invoices, maintained GRIR and aged creditor analyses, prepared payment runs and remittances, and performed monthly creditor reconciliations to ensure timely supplier payments.
Debtors Clerk
Monier Roofing
May 2009 - Feb 2010 (9 months)
Processed and allocated bank payments, reconciled customer accounts, issued credit notes and invoices, and managed collections and payment queries to maintain accurate receivables.
Debtors Clerk
Eastcape Foods
Feb 2009 - Mar 2009 (1 month)
Handled allocations, collections and account reconciliations, released orders and resolved billing queries to support receivables turnover during a short-term assignment.
Field Collector
TDS Directory
Apr 2006 - Jul 2008 (2 years 3 months)
Managed collections and customer service for ~300 accounts, performed credit assessments and ITC checks, and supported sales with debtor financial information to reduce arrears.
Credit Controller
Cadbury SA
Mar 2005 - Mar 2006 (1 year)
Managed collections and payment allocations for a portfolio (~200 accounts, book value up to ~12M), processed remittances in SAP, investigated deductions and produced performance reporting to reduce overdue balances.
Debtors Clerk
National Glass
Aug 2004 - Jan 2005 (5 months)
Captured and allocated payments, updated customer profiles, raised credit notes and reconciled accounts while handling collections and payment-related queries during a temporary placement.
Data Capturer
Equity Aviation
Jul 2004 - Aug 2004 (1 month)
Performed data capture, filing and ad hoc office duties to ensure accurate document handling during a short-term assignment.
Accounts Clerk
MSC
Apr 2004 - May 2004 (1 month)
Provided invoice referencing, filing and general accounts support during a temporary assignment to maintain accurate accounts records.
Credit Controller
Medscheme
Oct 2000 - Mar 2004 (3 years 5 months)
Recovered outstanding monies, managed overdue accounts and legal handovers, performed reconciliations and member account maintenance to improve scheme collections.
Filing and Dispatch Clerk
Medscheme
Oct 1999 - Sep 2000 (11 months)
Handled filing, dispatch and membership card posting tasks to support the membership department and ensure timely documentation flow.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IBTC
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting, Accounting
Enrolled in the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting; passed Financial Accounting and Business Law and currently completing remaining subjects.
Education in Industry
PPIM – Principles of Production and Inventory Management, Production and Inventory Management
Completed PPIM – Principles of Production and Inventory Management in 2017.
University of South Africa
National Higher Certificate in Accountancy, Accountancy
Studied towards a National Higher Certificate in Accountancy (incomplete; program later phased out to Accounting Science).
CSM (ICM Accredited)
Credit Management 1, Credit Management
Completed Credit Management 1 course accredited by the Institute of Credit Management in 2005.
Westville SSS
Standard 10, General Education
Completed Standard 10 in 1995 at Westville SSS.
Port Elizabeth Technikon
National Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting
Pursued a National Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting; studies incomplete.
Smartbyte Computer School
Excel Intermediate Certificate, Computer Skills
Completed Microsoft Office Excel intermediate training (MS Works/Excel certificate).
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