Chantel Baxter - Bookkeeper / Office Manager - Dezzo Equipment (Pty) Ltd

Summary

Accomplished Bookkeeper/Office Manager with a proven track record at Dezzo Equipment (Pty) Ltd, Dezzo Equipment (Pty) Ltd used Pastel as Accounting system. I've worked very closely with the CEO Steve Venter and our MD Andre Roos. Dezzo Equipment is currently in a merger with Manitou Southern Africa, as Andre and myself are the main managers we are not part of the merger and are contractually binded till end of September to assist with the merger. Dezzo Equipment do maintenance and supply of the Manitou product, we had a branch on Modikwa Platinum Mine where we had a full maintenance contract till 2021. We have a branch in Middelburg Mpumalanga and a branch in Kathu Northern Cape. I do all the accounts receivable reconcilliations and postings in order to follow up with all the mines regarding outstanding payment, This is done on a daily basis. Accounts payable is only done once a week, Bank Reconciliations needs to be done on a daily basis before I can do the accounts receivable recons.

Overview

14

years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Dezzo Equipment (Pty) Ltd

05.2010 - Current

Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
Communicated proactively with Auditor and Company Owner regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
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.
Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decisionmaking.
Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
Enhanced cash flow management through timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables.
Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
Implemented a more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization.
Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to better expense control.
Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency. - Pastel
Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.
Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
Handled all payroll enquiries as the payroll are outsourced
Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Input financial data and produced reports using Pastel
Managed 3 branches of Dezzo's admin

Education

Diploma - ICB Financial Accountant

Optimi College

Correspondence

04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Bethlehem Voortrekker High School

Bethlehem, South Africa

04.2001 -

Skills

Bookkeeping

Invoice Processing

Financial Recordkeeping

Accounting

Accounts Payable

Bank Statement Reconciliation

Bookkeeping Software

Bank Reconciliation

Customer Relations

Account Reconciliation

Statutory Reporting

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger Entries

Advanced computer skills

Superior attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Bill Payment and Recordkeeping

Microsoft Office

Excellent Communication

Problem-Solving

Data Entry

Self Motivation

Time management abilities

Teamwork and Collaboration

Adaptability

Professionalism

Expense Reports

About me

I have the most wonderful son of 9 years old, I know I know, all donkeys are racing horses in their mother's eyes :-)

I'm a paraglider and do enjoy the sport for the past 12 years, I've only injured my knee once and had two knee operations in 2019. I've had Covid in 2021 and I've survived - see not everyone got killed. I'm in a steady relationship with my partner.

I do have the "use small words, I'm a bit slow today" moments, but who doesn't have them? I do like to see the positive in every situation rather than the problem, a mistake is only a mistake if you can't fix it. I've had 22 people reporting to me, I do want to know what was happening in their lives as that might have an influence on their daily task. Rather than fighting sometimes one needs to have empathy.

Timeline

Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Dezzo Equipment (Pty) Ltd

05.2010 - Current

Diploma - ICB Financial Accountant

Optimi College

04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Bethlehem Voortrekker High School

04.2001 -