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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Educational Qualifications
Personal Information
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Chantel Havenga

Bookkeeper/Financial/Office Manager
Brackenfell

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Bookkeeper/Office Manager(Half Day post)

Spiff Transport/Toco Trans and Trade
08.2015 - Current
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit ready.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.

Bookkeeper (Half day – work from home independantly)

Constans Financial Services
08.2015 - Current
  • Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit ready.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.

Bookkeeper (Part time)

Spiff Transport
11.2011 - 07.2015
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit ready.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.

Bookkeeper/Office Manager

X International Couriers (Pty) Ltd
10.2007 - 07.2015
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit ready.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.

Receptionist/Bookkeeper

GJP Conradie Vervoer
06.2007 - 09.2007

Office/Technical Manager

Softronics
02.2007 - 06.2007
  • Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
  • Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
  • Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
  • Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
  • Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Office Manager

Info4Africa
12.2005 - 01.2007
  • Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
  • Gathered requirements and maintained communication between project teams, internal clients and external stakeholders.
  • Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
  • Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
  • Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Administrator/Creditors Clerk/Buyer/Receptionist/Marketing

Domestic Bliss Western Cape
11.2004 - 11.2005

Education

Diploma in Financial Management - Accounting And Finance

Northlink College (Tygerberg Campus)
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate in Information Technology - Information Technology

Northlink College (Tygerberg Campus)
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Computer Literate

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Educational Qualifications

President High School

Grade 12 (2002)

Afrikaans HG, English HG, Mathematics HG, Accountancy HG, Biology HG, Computer Science SG, 


Northlink College (Tygerberg Campus)

Information Technology, 01/2003 to 11/2004

Systems Development I & II, Web and Graphic Design I & II, Database Management I & II, Programming I & II, E-Commerce, Web Marketing and Advertising, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Pastel and payroll, Hardware and Networking, ICDL – International Computer Driver’s License (Microsoft Office), 


Northlink College (Tygerberg Campus)

Diploma in Financial Management, 2013-2015

Financial Accounting N4, N5(passed with distinction), N6, Entrepreneurship N4, N5, Communication N4, Computerized Financial Systems N4, N5, N6 - (passed all with distinction), Cost and Management accounting N4, N5, N6, Income Tax

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: South African
  • Date of Birth: 03/17/84
  • Gender: Female
  • Driving License: Code 08
  • Marital Status: Married, 2 dependents

References


  • X International Couriers, Sue Grove(Director), 021 511 0110
  • Toit Coetzee(Owner), Spiff Transport/Toco Trans and Trade, 082 532 3535
  • Constans Financial Services, Fanie van Wyk, 083 226 7054

Timeline

Bookkeeper/Office Manager(Half Day post)

Spiff Transport/Toco Trans and Trade
08.2015 - Current

Bookkeeper (Half day – work from home independantly)

Constans Financial Services
08.2015 - Current

Bookkeeper (Part time)

Spiff Transport
11.2011 - 07.2015

Bookkeeper/Office Manager

X International Couriers (Pty) Ltd
10.2007 - 07.2015

Receptionist/Bookkeeper

GJP Conradie Vervoer
06.2007 - 09.2007

Office/Technical Manager

Softronics
02.2007 - 06.2007

Office Manager

Info4Africa
12.2005 - 01.2007

Administrator/Creditors Clerk/Buyer/Receptionist/Marketing

Domestic Bliss Western Cape
11.2004 - 11.2005

Diploma in Financial Management - Accounting And Finance

Northlink College (Tygerberg Campus)
04.2001 -

Certificate in Information Technology - Information Technology

Northlink College (Tygerberg Campus)
04.2001 -
Chantel HavengaBookkeeper/Financial/Office Manager