Matome Arnold
@matomearnold
Finance Administrator with SME creditor-function experience, reducing payment delays by 30% at RSA Shisanyama (Pty) Ltd.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At RSA Shisanyama (Pty) Ltd, I administered the full creditors function, from verifying supplier invoices to scheduling payment runs for approval. This work reduced payment delays by 30%.
I also reconciled bank statements, stock and financial records, and supported invoicing, cash-flow management and month-end reporting. My experience includes Xero, Sage, advanced Excel, and working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS; I hold a BCom Economics from the University of Limpopo.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sales and Technical Specialist
Lyceum College
Feb 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Exceeded quarterly performance targets by 120% and produced weekly factual reports to finance and leadership on pipeline status, forecasts, and conversion metrics. Managed a high-volume pipeline end-to-end in CRM systems with high data accuracy and compliance.
Sales & Marketing Executive
Ritecorn Marketing (Pty) Ltd
Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)
Designed a lead-scoring system that streamlined workflow and reduced processing time by 25%. Monitored daily performance metrics, identified variances, and adjusted activity in real time.
Financial Manager
RSA Shisanyama (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 11 months)
Administered the full creditor's function, reducing payment delays by 30%. Reconciled bank statements, stock, and financial records to source documents weekly and applied GAAP/IFRS principles in record-keeping and financial statement preparation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National School of Government
Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP), Accounting
2026 -
Currently pursuing a certification in Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP).
University of Limpopo
Bachelor of Commerce, Economics
Pursuing a BCom Economics degree (NQF 7) with an expected graduation in 2026.
National School of Government
Introduction to Project Management, Project Management
2026 - 2026
Completed a certification in Introduction to Project Management in 2026.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation, Finance
2025 - 2025
Completed a certification in Investment Banking: Financial Analysis and Valuation via Coursera in 2025.
Boston College
Administrative Assistant Certificate, Administration
2022 - 2022
Earned an Administrative Assistant Certificate and was recognized as the Top Accounting Student in 2022.
Capricorn High School
National Senior Certificate, General
Completed the National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) in 2020.
National School of Government
Introduction to Policy Formulation and Implementation, Policy
2026 - 2026
Completed a certification in Introduction to Policy Formulation and Implementation in 2026.
National School of Government
Ethics in Local Government, Ethics
2026 - 2026
Completed a certification in Ethics in Local Government in 2026.
University of Cape Town
How Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets Can Master Blockchain Technology, Blockchain
2026 - 2026
Completed a certification in How Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets Can Master Blockchain Technology via Coursera in 2026.
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