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Mandy Claudelle  Jeggels , Senior Financial Officer: Credit Control and Debt

Mandy Claudelle Jeggels

Senior Financial Officer: Credit Control and Debt·Kouga Municipality

South Africa

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 6 months

Senior Financial Officer: Credit Control and Debt

September 2021 - Present

Kouga Municipality

Kruisfontein, South Africa

September 2021 - Present

• Led comprehensive credit control initiatives, significantly improving cash flow management and achieving a 25% reduction in outstanding debt.
• Designed and executed effective financial policies that streamlined credit assessment processes, enhancing operational efficiency by 30%.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to evaluate credit risk and refine debt recovery strategies, driving a 15% increase in collections.
• Employed advanced financial modeling techniques to accurately forecast cash flow and evaluate creditworthiness, supporting informed decision-making.
• Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and ensure alignment on credit control objectives.
• Provided strategic insights to senior management, contributing to the overall financial health and stability of the organization.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Senior Financial Officer: Credit Control and Debt Management

January 2021 - Present

Kouga Municipality,

Kruisfontein, South Africa

January 2021 - Present

• Performing credit control and debt collection duties in accordance with laid down credit control and debt collection legislation, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the performance management of debt collection ratios and targets.
• Advised council on special debt collection initiatives and provided reports on outcomes.
• Managed the performance of debt collection ratios and targets.
• Examining arrear accounts, investigating previous account history and any prior payment arrangements.
• Coordinate and control procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality.
• Supervised revenue collection processes, ensuring adherence to targets and timelines.
• Managed a team of ten finance and operations professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for contracting, order processing, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
• Identified and corrected billing discrepancies, reducing customer disputes by 30%.
• Ensured accurate collection, reconciliation, and banking of municipal revenue, maintaining compliance with financial controls and daily banking procedures.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Financial Officer: Services

October 2017 - June 2026

Kouga Municipality

Kruisfontein, South Africa

October 2017 - June 2026

• Managed financial operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while optimizing resource allocation to boost operational efficiency.
• Formulated and implemented financial strategies that achieved substantial reductions in operational costs and improved the accuracy of budget forecasts.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to provide detailed financial analyses, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.
• Performed thorough financial reviews to uncover opportunities for improvement and enhance overall financial performance.
• Led initiatives in credit control to minimize overdue accounts, improving cash flow and reducing financial risk.
• Developed training programs for staff on financial best practices, enhancing team capability and performance.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Data Processing Officer

November 2016 - June 2026

Kouga Municipality

Kruisfontein, South Africa

November 2016 - June 2026

• Implemented daily backups of financial data, safeguarding data integrity and enhancing security protocols.
• Performed daily cashier closures, achieving 100% accuracy in transaction reconciliation and bolstering financial reporting.
• Administered user password management, significantly improving system security and user access controls.
• Streamlined inventory management processes for IT stock, reducing discrepancies and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Maintained detailed records of IT assets, ensuring effective tracking and management of resources to support financial decision-making.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial operations with organizational goals, driving overall performance improvements.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Administration

Financial Officer: Services

January 2008 - January 2021

Kouga Municipality,

Kruisfontein, South Africa

January 2008 - January 2021

• Facilitated processing of municipal account operations and customer service information to enhance customer relationships.
• Recommended corrective measures for administrative billing errors and service restrictions.
• Implemented measures to protect municipal revenue by identifying and addressing risks.
• Supported organizational expansion, establishing systems, and strategies for onboarding and accommodation of five new employees.
• Reduced operational expenses with a thorough analysis of departmental budgets, identifying areas for cost savings.
• Provided valuable insights to senior leadership through detailed analyses of market trends and industry benchmarks.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Cashier

October 2017 - July 2019

Kouga Municipality,

Kruisfontein, South Africa

October 2017 - July 2019

• Processed payments for services from the public,
ensuring accurate receipting.
• Reconciling daily total collections against receipts.
• Prepared verification schedules before forwarding
cash for deposits.
Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and
end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring
accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit
card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Data Processing Officer

November 2016 - September 2017

Kouga Municipality

Kruisfontein, South Africa

November 2016 - September 2017

• Daily backup of data on the financial system.
• Executed daily closure of cashiers to accurately
reconcile transactions and maintain financial
records.
• Managed and updated user passwords for secure
access.
• Oversaw inventory management and organization
of IT stock.
• Record keeping of IT assets.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new
situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively
in a team environment.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working
efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all
tasks within deadlines.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering

Education

STADIO Higher Education

May 2026

May 2026

Bachelor's degree, Administration And Management

South Africa

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

STADIO Higher Education

January 2026

January 2026

High school or equivalent, Accounting And Management

South Africa

FACHS Business College

April 2023

April 2023

High school or equivalent, Accounting

South Africa

University of South Africa

October 2019

October 2019

Bachelor's degree, Economics And Public Administration

South Africa

University of South Africa

October 2019

October 2019

High school or equivalent, Accounting And Management

South Africa

Humansdorp Secondary School

January 2008

January 2008

High school or equivalent, Grade 12

South Africa

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning

Intermediate

Bank Reconciliation

Expert

Decision Making

Expert

Customer Focus

Expert

Client Relationship Management CRM

Expert

Staff Training

Intermediate

Problem Solving

Intermediate

ACCOUNT RECONCILIATION

Intermediate

CERTIFIED MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICER CMFO

Intermediate

COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING

Intermediate

CREDIT CONTROL

Intermediate

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

DEBT MANAGEMENT PLANNING

Intermediate

FINANCE

Intermediate

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Intermediate

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Intermediate

REVENUE MANAGEMENT

Intermediate

Languages

English

Native Speaker

Afrikaans

Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Customer relationship management
Advanced Excel
Financial Accounting
Degree in Management
STADIO Higher Education
May 2026
Advanced Excel
Mindluster
Feb 2022
Customer Relationship Management
Great Learning Academy
Feb 2022
Financial Accounting
Mindluster
Feb 2022

Hobbies and interests

Running

Marathon finisher