SNSarah-Leigh Nel
@sarahleighnel
Collections Manager with expertise in legal consulting and debt recovery.
NamibiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated legal professional with extensive experience in collections management and legal consulting. My career has been marked by a commitment to corporate governance, tax compliance, and financial management, ensuring that my clients adhere to statutory and regulatory frameworks. At Leezhel Mouton & Associates, I successfully led recovery processes for overdue payments, negotiated settlements, and drafted essential legal documents, significantly reducing financial exposure for my clients.
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in debt recovery strategies and legal research, providing clients with comprehensive advice on business transactions and insolvency matters. My role as a Tax Consultant at Zest Financial Consultants allowed me to oversee financial management while minimizing penalties and liabilities for clients. I pride myself on my ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and compliance with legal requirements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Consultant
Leezhel Mouton & Associates
May 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Led corporate governance, tax compliance, and financial management for commercial clients. Drafted legal documents and managed recovery processes for overdue payments, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
Tax Consultant
Zest Financial Consultants CC
Jan 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Oversaw financial management for clients, ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Managed business registrations, tax filings, and advised on debt recovery strategies.
Practitioner Advocate
PR Nel Chambers
Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 (1 year)
Conducted research on legislation and drafted court documents for commercial litigation and debt recovery. Engaged with stakeholders to ensure timely processing of liquidation matters.
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Koep & Partners
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Led consultations for debt recovery and estate planning. Managed collections on default loans and drafted various court documents while liaising with the Deputy Sheriff's office.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
RURhodes University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2017 - 2018
Studied Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with electives in Tax & Accounting, Conveyancing, and International Banking Law.
RURhodes University
Bachelor of Arts, Arts
2014 - 2016
Pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) focusing on Law, Clinical & Organizational Psychology, and Economics.
St Paul's College
Senior Certificate, General Education
2013 - 2013
Completed Senior Certificate for Higher Level with subjects including English, Biology, History, Economics, Afrikaans, and Mathematics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NamibiaAuthorized to work in
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