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Catherine Dand

Catherine Dand

Accountant
La Lucia

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in bookkeeping and HR. Proven ability to enhance financial accuracy and streamline processes using MS Excel. Strong communicator and team player, adept at resolving conflicts and improving employee engagement. Committed to delivering high-quality service and optimizing operational efficiency.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkepper and HR - The Laundry Room

Mrs Liane Harris
01.2018 - Current
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.

Accounting and HR - Boss Quality Foods

Mr Blaze Ridgway
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Income Manager

Umhlanga College
05.2013 - 02.2016
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Bookkeeper

Car City Services & Cryer Investments
07.2011 - 12.2012
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.

Business Development Manager

Xx
12.2007 - 12.2008
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Handled SARS and marketing activites
  • Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.

Daycare Owner/Operator

Kids@Play
01.2006 - 12.2007
  • Developed age-appropriate curriculum plans focused on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
  • Increased positive feedback from parents through timely progress reports that detailed each child''s developmental milestones achieved at the center.

Trust Account Assistant - Gavin Gow Attorneys

Mr Gavin Gow
03.2002 - 02.2003
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.

Manager - Hair at Virgin Active

Mrs Miriam Tuttle
09.2001 - 02.2002
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.

Preschool Teacher - Broadacres Preschool

Mrs Jenny Gaul
01.2001 - 06.2001

Accounts Assistant - Swiss Re Insurance

Mr Keith Loxton & Mr Steven Hardman
05.1998 - 12.2000
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.

Assistant Financial Manager - Ashdale

Mr Andersen Cheng
04.1996 - 06.1996
  • Optimized cash flow management through careful monitoring of accounts receivable and payable activities.
  • Elevated overall company financial health by conducting regular reviews of expenses, revenues, and balance sheets for potential areas of improvement.

Office Administrator - Fasson Products

Mr Gavin Turner
04.1995 - 04.1996
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.

Administrative Assistant - AutoType

Miss Julie Bosman
09.1993 - 01.1995
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Conducted accounting and administrative duties

Education

Completing Early Childhood Development -

Intec College
04.2001 -

Bookkeeping Diploma -

Varsity College
04.2001 -

Trauma Counselling Certificate -

Jalex Counselling
04.2001 -

Life Coaching Diploma -

New Skills Academy
04.2001 -

Tourism Diploma, ITM Travel Sales -

SAAFARI
04.2001 -

Communications Credit For CIS -

Natal Technikon
04.2001 -

Skills

    MS Word

    MS Excel

    MS PowerPoint

    Lotus Notes

    Scala

    AccPac

    Pastel

Timeline

Accounting and HR - Boss Quality Foods

Mr Blaze Ridgway
08.2023 - 02.2025

Bookkepper and HR - The Laundry Room

Mrs Liane Harris
01.2018 - Current

Income Manager

Umhlanga College
05.2013 - 02.2016

Bookkeeper

Car City Services & Cryer Investments
07.2011 - 12.2012

Business Development Manager

Xx
12.2007 - 12.2008

Daycare Owner/Operator

Kids@Play
01.2006 - 12.2007

Trust Account Assistant - Gavin Gow Attorneys

Mr Gavin Gow
03.2002 - 02.2003

Manager - Hair at Virgin Active

Mrs Miriam Tuttle
09.2001 - 02.2002

Completing Early Childhood Development -

Intec College
04.2001 -

Bookkeeping Diploma -

Varsity College
04.2001 -

Trauma Counselling Certificate -

Jalex Counselling
04.2001 -

Life Coaching Diploma -

New Skills Academy
04.2001 -

Tourism Diploma, ITM Travel Sales -

SAAFARI
04.2001 -

Communications Credit For CIS -

Natal Technikon
04.2001 -

Preschool Teacher - Broadacres Preschool

Mrs Jenny Gaul
01.2001 - 06.2001

Accounts Assistant - Swiss Re Insurance

Mr Keith Loxton & Mr Steven Hardman
05.1998 - 12.2000

Assistant Financial Manager - Ashdale

Mr Andersen Cheng
04.1996 - 06.1996

Office Administrator - Fasson Products

Mr Gavin Turner
04.1995 - 04.1996

Administrative Assistant - AutoType

Miss Julie Bosman
09.1993 - 01.1995

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