Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE AREAS
Languages
Work Preference
Timeline
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ASTRID CORDON

Parow

Summary

I’m an experienced operation, bookkeeping and administrative professional with over 10 years’ experience supporting accounting practices and small to medium-sized businesses. I have a strong background in financial administration, payroll, tax compliance and office operations. I’m adaptable, quick to learn, and comfortable working in hybrid environments. I’m known for being reliable, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple responsibilities independently.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

BETTER BUSINESS ASSISTANTS (PTY) LTD
Parow, Western Cape
05.2022 - 02.2026
  • Manage bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance for multiple clients
  • Prepare and submit SARS returns and statutory documentation
  • Manage client correspondence, invoicing, and payment follow-ups
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance deadlines are met

Bookkeeper /Tax & Payroll compliance officer

OLIVIER CONSULTING (PTY) LTD
Cape Town, Western Cape
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Manage bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance for multiple clients
  • Prepare and submit SARS returns and statutory documentation
  • Provide administrative and PA support to the director
  • Manage client correspondence, invoicing, and payment follow-ups
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance deadlines are met
  • Managed payroll systems efficiently, ensuring timely payment of salaries.

Bookkeeper

SERVITRADE (PTY) LTD
Cape Town, Western Cape
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Monthly bookkeeping and payroll processing
  • SARS tax submissions and statutory compliance
  • General administrative support
  • Seasonal Position

Bookkeeper & Office administrator

PRO CHRISTO ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Goodwood, Western Cape
06.2016 - 08.2020
  • Bookkeeping and payroll services for various clients
  • Tax submissions across multiple platforms
  • Company secretarial and CIPC compliance
  • Client invoicing and debtor management
  • Reception, PA duties, and office administration

Administrator & Debtors Clerk

MOTOMIA
Cape Town, Western Cape
06.2011 - 06.2015
  • Managed debtor accounts and reconciliations
  • Verified receipts and resolved discrepancies
  • Maintained accurate financial and administrative records

Education

Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Accounting, Mathematics, Business Studies, CAT

Parow High School
Parow

Personal Development Seminars -

Face 2 Face
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2025 -

Life skills workshop -

Youngpeople@work
Cape Town, Western Cape

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self- motivated

Good team player

Reliable

Take initiative

Professionalism

Eager to pursue further studies for ongoing professional developmemt

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE AREAS

FINANCE & COMPLIANCE

  • Bookkeeping (Pastel Accounting and Xero accounting)
  • Payroll Processing (Pastel Payroll, Simple Pay, Greatsoft payroll)
  • SARS Submissions: PAYE, UIF, VAT, Provisional Tax, Income Tax
  • Workmen’s Compensation (COIDA) & Ufiling
  • Tax Compliance & Statutory Returns

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS

  • Office & Practice Administration
  • Client Liaison & Correspondence
  • Invoicing & Debtors Follow-ups
  • Record Keeping & Filing Systems
  • PA & Director Support
  • Workflow & Deadline Coordination

COMPANY SECRETARIAL

  • CIPC Submissions & Compliance
  • Statutory Documentation & Returns

SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE

  • Pastel Accounting & Payroll, Xero Accounting, EasyFile, Lexpro
  • MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs

Languages

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Preference

  • Adaptable professional with ability to work effectively both remotely and in office-based environments
  • Cape Town (Parow and Northern suburbs surrounding areas)
  • Open to bookkeeping, administration, operations, and support roles
  • Fast learner with strong adaptability

Timeline

Personal Development Seminars -

Face 2 Face
01.2025 -

Director

BETTER BUSINESS ASSISTANTS (PTY) LTD
05.2022 - 02.2026

Bookkeeper /Tax & Payroll compliance officer

OLIVIER CONSULTING (PTY) LTD
04.2021 - 04.2022

Bookkeeper

SERVITRADE (PTY) LTD
09.2020 - 03.2021

Bookkeeper & Office administrator

PRO CHRISTO ACCOUNTING SERVICES
06.2016 - 08.2020

Administrator & Debtors Clerk

MOTOMIA
06.2011 - 06.2015

Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Accounting, Mathematics, Business Studies, CAT

Parow High School

Life skills workshop -

Youngpeople@work
ASTRID CORDON