Andonia (Andie) Courtney
Cape Town Tokai
Summary
Resourceful, meticulous accounting professional with over 30 years of experience
in strategic problem-solving , customer relationship management, financial reconciliations, general ledger accounting and financial management.
Team player with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy
in financial data entry and record-keeping.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Accounting Bookkeeper - 60 hours per month
Walk in the Park productions cc
02.2020 - Current
- Implemented efficient bookkeeping systems to streamline accounting processes and improve productivity.
- Prepared invoices, processed payments, and followed up on outstanding balances to optimise cash flow.
- Maintained general ledger with accurate, updated journal entries.
- Monitored accounts receivable and accounts payable to maintain cash flow stability.
- Managed financial transactions and recorded business expenses, guaranteeing accurate bookkeeping records.
- Processed journal entries, online transfers and payments.
- Reconciled bank statements against company books, identifying discrepancies and rectifying errors for precise financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank and credit card accounts weekly, monthly and quarterly.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable according to terms of agreements.
- Created and maintained organisational balance sheet showing assets, liabilities and equity.
- Payroll for Independant contractors as well as electronic deposits and payslips.
- Assessed depreciation of business assets by category and time.
- Utilised accounting software on XERO to enhance efficiency of financial operations and reporting.
- Updated confidential employee banking information with accuracy and speed.
- Devised and observed bookkeeping procedures and policies for increased transaction transparency and accountability.
- Maintained confidentiality of financial information, upholding company privacy policies and data protection laws.
- Liaised with accountants during tax preparation, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
Store Manager Postnet
Andre Van Vuuren
Port Alfred - Eastern Cape, SA
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed day-to-day store operations, including stock levels, staff rotas, and customer service standards.
- Handled customer complaints, offering resolutions that maintained satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed store budget, controlling expenses to ensure financial targets were met.
- Stored stock safely and securely to maintain quality of goods.
- Bookkeping and year end reports.
- Coached employees on upselling techniques, significantly increasing average transaction value.
- Cash deposits and Bank reconciliations.
- Recruited motivated, personable staff to deliver outstanding customer care.
- Held regular meetings with trade staff to delegate tasks, communicate market trends, sales KPIs and priorities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local businesses to boost community engagement and store profile.
Education
Bookkeeping Level 2
ICS Learn UK
UK2026
Skills
- Double entry bookkeeping
- Bank reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- Payment processing
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Xero accounting
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Invoice and payment processing
- Strong communication skills
- Data entry accuracy
- Confidentiality handling
- Account reconciliation
- Customer relations
- Microsoft Excel
- Time-management
- Problem solving strength
- Invoice generation
- Administrative efficiency
- Data sorting
- Active listening
- Balance sheet maintenance
- Effective communication
- Data Entry
- Relationship-building
- Product knowledge
- Account reconciliations
- General ledger accounting
- Attention to Detail
- Computer literacy
- Bookkeeping software
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Afrikaans
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Level 2 - Bookkeeping (principles and controls)
- Exam with AAT UK
Hobbies and interests
- Reading, walking, swimming, gardening, cooking.
Timeline
Remote Accounting Bookkeeper - 60 hours per month
Walk in the Park productions cc
02.2020 - Current
Store Manager Postnet
Andre Van Vuuren
08.2015 - 01.2020
Bookkeeping Level 2
ICS Learn UK