Melanie Maritz

Credit Controller | Accounts Receivable Specialist | Accounts Payable Administrator | Banking Reconciliation Associate

Finance and Credit Control professional with 20+ years managing debtor books over R84M, optimizing cash flow, and resolving complex account queries. Skilled in SAP, Sage One, QuickBooks, and Excel, with experience across gas, manufacturing, retail, agricultural, and service sectors. Seeking to leverage expertise in credit control and financial administration to support business objectives.

[email protected] 084 378 6739 Gauteng, South Africa
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Work Experience
Administrative Clerk / Credit Controller / Receptionist
Russells Germiston
2003 — 2005
  • Supported administration and credit control activities
  • Managed customer accounts and collections
  • Assisted with cash office functions
  • Provided reception and customer service support
Credit Controller / Cashier / Receptionist
Lubners Group
2006 — 2007
  • Managed customer collections and account maintenance
  • Processed cash transactions and reconciliations
  • Assisted with reception and customer service functions
  • Resolved customer account queries
Credit Controller
Afrox Germiston
Feb 2011 — Nov 2011
  • Managed collections and debtor accounts
  • Followed up on overdue customer accounts
  • Negotiated payment arrangements
  • Resolved customer account disputes
  • Maintained accurate customer account records
Banking Administrator / Banking Reconciliation Associate
Afrox Germiston
2014 — 2019
  • Performed daily banking reconciliations and cash allocations
  • Allocated customer payments across multiple banking platforms
  • Managed EFT, credit card, and cheque transactions
  • Processed customer refunds and intercompany journals
  • Resolved banking and account-related queries
  • Maintained fraud prevention controls through timely reconciliations
Administration Clerk / Girl Friday
Catmech Plant and Services
Mar 2020 — Mar 2023
  • Processed supplier invoices and purchase orders
  • Assisted with supplier payment processing
  • Managed customer invoicing and monthly statements
  • Allocated customer and supplier payments
  • Supported payroll administration through timesheet processing
Receptionist / Girl Friday
AM.CO.ZA
May 2023 — May 2024
  • Managed customer bookings and service scheduling
  • Processed customer payments and account allocations
  • Prepared quotations and professional correspondence
  • Coordinated logistics and courier services
  • Provided administrative support across multiple departments
Debtors Clerk
Mount Carmel Farms
May 2025 — PresentCurrent
  • Manage debtor accounts and customer reconciliations
  • Allocate receipts and clear banking transactions
  • Reconcile debtors to the General Ledger
  • Process EDI transactions for major retailers
  • Manage remittances, deductions, and customer queries
  • Produce ageing reports and monthly statements
  • Support invoicing and sales administration
Skills
Credit ControlAccounts ReceivableDebt CollectionBank ReconciliationsCash AllocationFinancial ReportingCustomer Account ManagementPayment NegotiationSAPSage OnePastelQuickBooks
Education
Matric (NQF Level 4)
Elsburg High School
Certifications
Advanced Microsoft Excel
JHD Training
2017
Credit Management Level 1
Institute of Credit Management South Africa
2017
Languages
English
Native