Thobile Pretty
@thobilepretty
Experienced credit controller and accounts receivable specialist skilled in FMCG and retail.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented credit controller and accounts receivable specialist with 6+ years managing high-volume FMCG and retail national portfolios. I excel at end-to-end credit control, claims investigations, reconciliations, cash allocations, and maintaining strong customer relationships with major retailers and government departments.
I am results-driven, comfortable with remote collaboration and deadline-driven environments, and known for accuracy, problem-solving, and professionalism. My experience includes AR reporting, audit support, SOP compliance, and releasing orders within approved credit limits for large account portfolios.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Credit Controller
Vermont Sales
May 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Perform full credit control functions including cash allocations, reconciliations, debt collection, claims investigations, and order releases within approved credit limits while maintaining strong customer relationships.
Credit Controller
Key Distributors
Nov 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Managed daily bank captures and allocations across 300+ accounts, controlled account aging and collections, prepared credit applications, performed reconciliations, and investigated claims for the Value Logistics division.
Debtors Clerk
Jumbo Brands
Jun 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Managed the Shoprite AR portfolio, resolved aged balances (120+ days), processed payments per policy, generated AR reports, performed cashbook reconciliations, and supported audit preparation.
Assistant Credit Controller
DSV Healthcare
Apr 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Managed government and retail FMCG accounts, processed claims for provincial health departments, prepared invoice schedules, handled short supply and return claims, and maintained audit-ready documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown (BCom Accounting - In Progress)
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (in progress) to strengthen accounting and financial management skills.
KLM Empowered
Business Administration (NQF Level 4), Business Administration
Completed Business Administration qualification at NQF Level 4 focused on foundational business and administrative skills.
Buhlebomzinyathi Secondary School
Matric (Grade 12), General Education
Completed Grade 12 (Matric) providing general secondary education and foundational competencies for tertiary study and employment.
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