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CHANTELIZE BOUWER

CHANTELIZE BOUWER

Accounting & Finance
Bethal

Summary

To secure a challenging and rewarding position that utilises my skills and experience to drive growth and success.

Results-driven General Manager with 8+ years of experience in administration, finance, sales and operations management. Proven track record of success in leading teams, managing budgets, sales and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager

TimberEye, Inc.
03.2024 - Current
  • Establish and maintain business relationships
  • Develop strategies for local team growth and monetisation
  • SAAS sales
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of products and significantly reducing transportation costs.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining workflow processes and adopting cutting-edge technology.

Administration Manager

Afgri Animal Feeds
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Stock management of factory raw materials and finished products
  • Monthly EXCO reporting
  • Fuel and diesel management
  • Fixed asset management
  • Client invoicing and credit management
  • Compliance with OHS and food safety policies
  • Financial month-end duties
  • Financial year-end duties
  • Monthly journal posting
  • HR Management
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Policies, procedures and controls over factory operations and finance
  • Manage factories in GM’s absence
  • Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Enhanced staff performance through comprehensive training programs and regular performance evaluations, leading to a more skilled and motivated team.
  • Promoted a positive workplace culture by addressing employee concerns promptly and implementing initiatives aimed at boosting morale and job satisfaction.
  • Managed budgets and financial reporting, enabling effective allocation of resources and timely identification of potential cost savings.
  • Conducted regular audits of internal processes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures promptly.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports on departmental performance for senior management, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning efforts.
  • Collaborated with leaders from other departments to achieve consistent processes and maximize efficiency of resources.
  • Supervised a team of administrative professionals, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Liaised with external stakeholders including clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to maintain strong working relationships beneficial to the organization''s success.
  • Facilitated the hiring process by working closely with HR in candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding new administrative staff members.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices in administration management through continuous learning opportunities, ensuring a competitive edge in service provision.
  • Developed effective filing systems that streamlined document retrieval, increasing efficiency within the workplace.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication by organizing regular meetings, fostering collaboration and cohesive decision-making across the organization.
  • Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.

Financial Controller

York Timbers/Warburton
09.2020 - 06.2023
  • Cost management and procurement
  • Data analysis and dashboard reporting
  • Client relations and sales
  • Journal entries
  • Financial month-end duties
  • Stock management and reporting
  • Assist in operations management
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient controls.
  • Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
  • Maintained strong relationships with external - and internal auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
  • Contributed to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing executive management with accurate financial data and forecasts.
  • Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
  • Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
  • Implemented rigorous internal control measures to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or mismanagement risks.
  • Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
  • Collaborated with management team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.

Administrative Assistant

Milka Panelbeating and Spraypainting (Pty) Ltd
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Administrative duties
  • Financial month-end duties
  • Reception and client relations
  • Payroll administration
  • Accounts receivable and payable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.

Junior Accountant

De Jager & De Jager Inc.
03.2017 - 06.2018
  • Journal entries and financial statements
  • Accounts receivable and payable
  • Payroll processing
  • Secretarial services
  • Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Pastel Partner.
  • Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.

Facilities Manager

Wellness World
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
  • Maintained regulatory compliance by staying up-to-date on relevant laws, codes, standards, such as OSHA requirements.
  • Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
  • Client onboarding
  • Cashbook

Administrative Receptionist

Minette Schneider Biokineticist
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Contributed to a welcoming environment at the reception area by maintaining cleanliness standards and displaying professional decorum at all times.
  • Boosted client satisfaction with prompt and professional responses to phone and email inquiries, addressing concerns efficiently.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve common goals, sharing resources and offering assistance when needed.
  • Assisted in budget tracking for various departments by compiling expense reports and presenting findings to managers upon request.
  • Month-end procedures
  • Account payables & receivables
  • Cashbook
  • Medical invoicing

Education

Certificate - Higher Accounting

University of South Africa (UNISA)
Johannesburg

Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting Sciences

UNISA
Johannesburg

Skills

SAGE (One/Payroll/Pastel Partner)

Timeline

General Manager

TimberEye, Inc.
03.2024 - Current

Administration Manager

Afgri Animal Feeds
07.2023 - 02.2024

Financial Controller

York Timbers/Warburton
09.2020 - 06.2023

Administrative Assistant

Milka Panelbeating and Spraypainting (Pty) Ltd
06.2020 - 08.2020

Junior Accountant

De Jager & De Jager Inc.
03.2017 - 06.2018

Facilities Manager

Wellness World
06.2015 - 07.2016

Administrative Receptionist

Minette Schneider Biokineticist
03.2015 - 09.2015

Certificate - Higher Accounting

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting Sciences

UNISA

Languages

Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

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