Akhona Valashiya
Johannesburg
Summary
Results-driven professional experienced in sales, financial assistance, fundraising, real estate administration, and executive support. Skilled in building client relationships and managing competing priorities to deliver exceptional outcomes. Strong communicator with effective time management and problem-solving abilities, committed to enhancing organisational performance through continuous development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Charity Fundraiser
PSG
Johannesburg
06.2026 - Current
- Secured 12 new sign-ups weekly to boost charity participation.
- Developed and implemented ethical fundraising plans aligned with organisational needs.
- Recruited and coordinated fundraising volunteers for events, appeals, and collections.
- Cold-called leads to raise awareness of charity causes and secure sign-ups.
Financial assistant
Tshedza Pictures
Johannesburg
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date financial records by entering data into accounting software.
- Supported month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Helped Management Accountants with monthly financial analysis and various calculations.
- Gathered banking transactions and recorded activity in Excel format to maintain consistent documentation.
- Tracked employee time and attendance for payroll.
- Provided administrative support, including filing, photocopying, and handling sensitive financial information securely.
Executive Assistant
Fraser holdings
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed diaries and organised meetings and appointments for senior executives to optimise their schedules.
- Arranged international travel, visas, accommodation, and itineraries for executives to facilitate seamless business operations.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for clients, customers, and executives to maximise time management.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, adhering to data protection laws and company policies.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure cohesive business operations and effective communication.
Share Administrator
Singular System
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented an organised filing system that enhanced document retrieval efficiency for staff.
- Documented company policies and procedures for easy staff reference, supporting operational consistency.
- Maintained and updated personnel records to ensure compliance with company policy and legal regulations, contributing to organisational integrity.
- Delivered excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Real estate agent
Harcourt
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Negotiated contracts and provided insights on market trends and property values, enhancing client decision-making.
- Managed property transactions from listing to closing, resulting in high client satisfaction.
- Assisted first-time buyers through the entire purchase process.
- Promoted properties across online platforms and social media, increasing visibility and interest.
Sales representative
Brand management and retail solution
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Delivered engaging sales pitches and product demonstrations to secure potential client interest.
- Promoted company programs to increase sales opportunities.
- Assessed customer needs and provided customised solutions to enhance satisfaction.
- Handled client inquiries on pricing, availability, and terms to ensure clarity and support sales.
Education
High school diploma - Commerce
12-2018
Diploma in Accountancy - Accounting
06-2023
3rd year (Incomplete)
Skills
- Fundraising strategy
- Donor engagement
- Ethical fundraising
- Volunteer recruitment
- Communication skills
- Relationship management
- Management skills
- Problem-solving
- Negotiation
- Office Suite expertise
- Microsoft Office
- Excel spreadsheets
- Document management
- Data confidentiality
- Customer management
- Executive support
Languages
English
Certification
- TEFL
- Create a Financial Statement using Microsoft Excel
- Internal Audit Analyst
- Virtual Experience Program
Remote tools
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
- Zoom
- Power BI
- Xero
- QuickBooks Online
- Trello or Asana
- HubSpot CRM
Timeline
Charity Fundraiser - PSG
06.2026 - Current
Financial assistant - Tshedza Pictures
01.2026 - 03.2026
Executive Assistant - Fraser holdings
01.2025 - 12.2025
Share Administrator - Singular System
04.2024 - 12.2024
Real estate agent - Harcourt
04.2022 - 07.2022
Sales representative - Brand management and retail solution
12.2019 - 08.2020
Kaalfontein Secondary School - High school diploma, Commerce
University of Johannesburg - Diploma in Accountancy, Accounting