Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Reading, gardening,art and anything cultural based.
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Belinda Louw

Belinda Louw

Bookkeeper/Administrator
Roodepoort

Summary

Accomplished Company Administrator at Theo's Metals, adept in organizational management and effective communication. Streamlined operations, enhanced interdepartmental collaboration, and implemented financial strategies, reducing overhead costs. Proven track record in fostering teamwork and optimizing processes across various roles, demonstrating exceptional leadership and financial reporting skills. A people centric person, who thrives on challenges.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Company Administrator

Theo's Metals
07.2019 - Current
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
  • Improved interdepartmental communication through regular updates and collaboration between teams.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports, offering insights into the company''s overall financial health and performance.
  • Maintained a well-organized filing system for easy access to important documents and records.
  • Reduced company overhead costs with effective budget management and resource allocation.

Accounts Payable Administrator

Biggestleaf Travel
04.2018 - 03.2019
  • Liaised with vendors to communicate payment status.
  • Reconciled invoices and purchase orders and updated databases accordingly.
  • Enhanced company cash flow by consistently meeting deadlines for vendor payments.


General Manager

Atlantic Point Backpackers
07.2014 - 03.2018
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.

Self Employed - Co Owner

Presflex
02.1989 - 03.2009
  • Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
  • Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
  • Enhanced business operations by implementing efficient management strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.

Education

Diploma - Interior Decorating

Dorothy Vand'riet School of Interior Decorating
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Dawnview High School
Dawnview South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Office administration

Organizational management

Document management

Travel arrangements

Human resources management

Financial reporting

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Staff supervision

Executive support

Schedule management

Credit management

Process streamlining

Reading, gardening,art and anything cultural based.

Avid reader of Non-fiction, Fiction , Biographies and Auto Biographies.

Gardening is grounding and very rewarding.

Arts and culture are a favourite way to escape into something beautiful that has been created by someone else.

Timeline

Company Administrator

Theo's Metals
07.2019 - Current

Accounts Payable Administrator

Biggestleaf Travel
04.2018 - 03.2019

General Manager

Atlantic Point Backpackers
07.2014 - 03.2018

Diploma - Interior Decorating

Dorothy Vand'riet School of Interior Decorating
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Dawnview High School
04.2001 -

Self Employed - Co Owner

Presflex
02.1989 - 03.2009
Belinda LouwBookkeeper/Administrator