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)
JohannesburgBachelor Of Commerce - Accounting Sciences
UNISA
JohannesburgSkills
SAGE (One/Payroll/Pastel Partner)
SAP Accounting Software
Microsoft D365 ERP
Microsoft Office Suite
Power Bi
Slack
Google Workspace
Strong numerical skills
Analytical skills
Planning, organising, and prioritising
Payroll verifications and calculations
Budgeting and forecasting
Assertive
Self-starter
Diligent
Innovative
Team player
Good communication skills
Attentive to detail
Leadership
Negotiations
Quick learner
Open to new skills
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)