Organised Assistant Bookkeeper with strong skills in managing financial records, processing invoices, and reconciling accounts. Proven track record in maintaining accurate ledgers, supporting budgeting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Excellent at streamlining financial processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors. Confident communicator, adept at collaborating with teams to achieve organisational goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Accounting Clerk
Ahead Construction and Projects (Pty) Ltd
08.2025 - 12.2025
Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
Managed accounts payable and receivables.
Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Input financial data and produced reports using SageOne.
Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
Fiscal Accounts Clerk
Prosafe Security CC
01.2025 - 05.2025
Enhanced fiscal efficiency through the timely reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger accounts.
Fostered a positive working relationship with external suppliers and co-workers, providing prompt responses to inquiries during month end and ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.
Worked in a small to medium size manufacturing firm as a Jnr Bookkeeper (Assistant to the bookkeeper).
Responsible for all the day-to-day entries, Petty cash
Hours for the payroll as well as leave and advances
All HR duties excluding hearings but including labor department audits
Manager to the receptionist and Buyer and cleaning staff
Personal assistant to both CEO & GM and Spring's branch workshop manager - Jan Clivier
Not a very secure working environment. Was retrenched in July 2024.
Jnr Bookkeeper
Amoref (Pty) Ltd
06.2017 - 02.2024
Worked in a small to medium size manufacturing firm as a Jnr Bookkeeper (Assistant to the Bookkeeper)
Responsible for all the day-to-day entries, Petty cash
Hours for the payroll as well as leave and advances
All HR Duties excluding hearings but including labor department audits
Manager to receptionist and Buyer and cleaning staff.
Personal assistant to both CEO - Karen Roux and Spring's branch workshop manager - Jan Clivier
Company was placed in liquidation on 04/03/2024
Accounts Manager
Techfab (Pty) Ltd
02.2016 - 06.2017
As accounts manager I was responsible for all MIBFA Recons
Full creditor's function
Full HR function excluding hearings
Cashbook but on limited function
Vehicle and director's personal levy accounts
Hours, leave, advances, monthly bonuses for the payroll
Petty cash
Personal Assistant to Managing Director and Ad hoc duties for CEO
Monthly turnover and Office buyer and switchboard relief
Left due to being offered a position with better remuneration
Worked in medium to heavy engineering company
Company Overview: Worked in medium to heavy engineering company
Personal Assistant
Old Mutual
01.2015 - 02.2016
Worked as a personal assistant for Mr Kevin Balfour a financial adviser
Responsible for setting up appointments and doing quotes
Handing in of new business and liaising with Old Mutual head office for any or all queries
Sorting out appointment files, scanning of client records and answering phones
Left for more stable work environment
Creditors Clerk
Seflanutti Stocks Civils
10.2005 - 02.2014
I done approx 150 recons per month
I was responsible for obtaining all invoices, statements and authorizations for payment and sorting out of all queries that arose on these payments
I was also responsible for verifying the suppliers banking details and VAT numbers for the cashbook department
Capturing of all petty cash, telephone accounts, water & lights accounts and any and all COD payments
I was also responsible for any ad hoc duties given to me by the financial manager
I was also the first aider, fire marshal and SHEQ rep on our floor
Left as my late Mother-in-law had fallen and broke her back
She died 2 years later
Company Overview: Worked as a creditors clerk on 4 joint ventures in a construction company
Creditors Clerk
Imperial Daihatsu
06.2003 - 05.2005
Worked as a creditors clerk in a motor dealership
I was responsible for full function creditors, petty cash
Writing and processing of cheques and assisting the accountant with various admin functions
Left due to the distance traveled
Receptionist / Creditors Clerk / Used Vehicle Clerk / Parts Department Clerk
Consolidated Auto
06.1997 - 06.2003
Receptionist: I was responsible for answering the switchboard, Petty cash, Banking and receipting of payments received for services and parts bought - was promoted after 6 months
Used vehicle stock control clerk: I was responsible to bring into stock all used vehicles and maintain the stock register
I also was the relief for the new vehicle stock contract clerk
Was promoted after 3 years to Creditors clerk
Creditors Clerk: I was responsible for full function creditors and warranty allocations
I was also responsible to assist the debtor's clerk and accountant
Parts department: I was responsible to order all stock for the parts department and any other admin duties as required by the parts department manager and accountant
Left as I needed more opportunity to grow
Various Temp Positions
Dion's Sandton & Intercity Nissan
01.1991 - 06.1997
Dion's Sandton: Switchboard and general admin duties
Intercity Nissan: Relief switchboard, fitting, fleet claims and general office duties
Education
Grade 12 - Business Accountancy
Rapid Results College
Benoni
01.1996
Skills
Microsoft Office
Certification
Code 8 with own transport
Re: Administration Clerk ready to work
Dear Hiring Manager
It's with pleasure that I submit my application to you for the role of Administration Clerk. With skills that closely match the job criteria, I firmly believe I would be an asset to the team.
The experience and skills I bring have fully prepared me to succeed in this position. I have a solid knowledge of the industry and have demonstrated competencies in teamwork, organisation and problem solving.
I firmly believe that my background is an excellent match for your business, and I could confidently contribute to your team.
I'm confident that we would make an effective team, and I look forward to hearing from you in the next few weeks
Sincerely
Charlotte Baury
Timeline
Accounting Clerk
Ahead Construction and Projects (Pty) Ltd
08.2025 - 12.2025
Fiscal Accounts Clerk
Prosafe Security CC
01.2025 - 05.2025
Assistant Bookkeeper & HR Clerk
Tunotex (Pty) Ltd
03.2024 - 07.2024
Jnr Bookkeeper
Amoref (Pty) Ltd
06.2017 - 02.2024
Accounts Manager
Techfab (Pty) Ltd
02.2016 - 06.2017
Personal Assistant
Old Mutual
01.2015 - 02.2016
Creditors Clerk
Seflanutti Stocks Civils
10.2005 - 02.2014
Creditors Clerk
Imperial Daihatsu
06.2003 - 05.2005
Receptionist / Creditors Clerk / Used Vehicle Clerk / Parts Department Clerk