Bianca Smit
Financial Official / Bookeeper
Bloemfontein
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.With a strong background in accounting and finance, combined with extensive administrative experience, I am confident in my ability to make a meaningful impact in a professional environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern (Rotational Programme)
SA Truck Bodies Bloemfontein
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Completed rotations through various departments to develop a broad understanding of company operations.
- Obtained a Certificate in Frontline Reception and completed Computer Literacy courses in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Administrative Assistant – Maintenance Department
SA Truck Bodies
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Performed administrative duties including leave tracking, petty cash management, monthly reporting, and filing.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
Creditor's Clerk
SA Truck Bodies
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations related to credit control processes through ongoing professional development efforts.
- Supported annual audit preparations by providing comprehensive documentation of creditor transactions, facilitating successful completion of audits.
- Prepared detailed reports on account statuses for internal stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making regarding credit extensions or collections actions.
- Processed and verified credit applications for new suppliers.
- Prepared weekly cost analysis and expenditure reports for management review.
- Assisted finance team in meeting month-end deadlines by diligently processing invoices and posting transactions to general ledger accounts.
- Consistently met deadlines for processing credit applications, contributing to the organization''s ability to secure new business opportunities.
- Maintained accurate financial records for over 100 creditor accounts, ensuring timely payments and reducing late fees.
Financial Official
The Southern Cross Joint Venture
04.2020 - Current
- Manage the full creditors and debtors functions across four companies, ensuring accuracy and timely payments for both national and international suppliers.
- Maintain and reconcile customer accounts, monitor outstanding balances, and handle debt collection processes when required.
- Perform bank reconciliations to trial balance, allocate transactions to appropriate cost centres, and post entries to general ledgers.
- Oversee procurement and purchasing of all materials, steel, and consumables for company operations.
- Manage rental properties, including 12 warehouses: lease contracts,property inspections, and annual rental adjustments.
- Support the sales division by handling quotations, client queries,and account management,representing the company to over145clientsacross South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem Voortrekker High Scool
Bethlehem 04.2001 -
Diploma - Accounting And Finance
CTU Training Solutions
Bloemfontein, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Additional Information
References:
1.Amanda van der Bank - 084 205 9347
2. Tenette du Plessis - 082 551 4897 / 051 409 1740
3. Wynand Kotze - 079 8700 300 / 051 409 1717
Timeline
Financial Official
The Southern Cross Joint Venture
04.2020 - Current
Creditor's Clerk
SA Truck Bodies
01.2017 - 04.2020
Administrative Assistant – Maintenance Department
SA Truck Bodies
08.2016 - 01.2017
Intern (Rotational Programme)
SA Truck Bodies Bloemfontein
04.2016 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem Voortrekker High Scool
04.2001 -
Diploma - Accounting And Finance
CTU Training Solutions
04.2001 -