Wayne Els

As an accomplished Accounts Receivable Manager, I specialize in Customer Billing, Customer Management, Retentions Management, Project Management, Systems and Process Improvement, and System Development for Automation and Streamlining.

My professional journey began in 2014, where I held various accounting roles, including Bookkeeper to Senior Bookkeeper, managing financial books for multiple companies. This comprehensive experience included financial statements, payroll, audits, and end-to-end monthly financial reporting.

In 2021, I joined New Star Networks as a Senior Financial Controller, providing strategic financial management for both South African and UK companies. During this period, I successfully streamlined and implemented new processes to enhance accurate reporting, optimize workflows, and improve overall financial efficiency.

In 2022, I took on the challenge of joining brsk, where I inherited a blank department with minimal resources and processes. Through strategic planning and innovation, I built an effective and self-sufficient department from the ground up. This involved developing and optimizing processes and workflows to ensure seamless operations. Additionally, I played a key role in enhancing our billing system, collaborating with development teams to implement automated solutions and improve the customer portal.

My efforts resulted in a remarkable increase in monthly collections from £500 to over £2,000,000 — a testament to my dedication, expertise, and ability to drive success even from a clean slate.

Key Achievements:

-Built a high-performing department from scratch, maintaining an average outstanding monthly balance of 5% of revenue.

-Successfully collecting over £2,000,000 monthly and growing as the company scales.

-Designed, implemented, and upgraded systems to provide a world-class solution for billing and collections.

-Played a critical role in enhancing process automation and streamlining workflows for efficiency and accuracy.

I am passionate about driving excellence through innovative solutions, optimizing financial systems, and delivering exceptional results through meticulous planning and implementation. My goal is to continue improving processes that enhance operational efficiency and support the company's growth.