Dolores Ilzer Arnolds
Senior Bookkeeper
Randfontein
Summary
I’m a results-driven Senior Bookkeeper with more than 11 years of comprehensive experience managing full accounting functions in the Jewelry Industry. My strengths lie in maintaining accurate financial records, managing creditors and debtors, preparing management reports, and ensuring full compliance with SARS and audit requirements. I take pride in delivering work that is both accurate and timely, with a strong focus on integrity, consistency, and attention to detail. I’m skilled in bookkeeping to trial balance, reconciliations, VAT and PAYE submissions and cash flow reporting. I have experience working with various systems such as Xero, Pastel Sage (Accounting Systems), Fantasy, Ethos, and JSK (Jewelry Stocking Programs), along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. I’m based in Randfontein, South Africa, and open to remote, hybrid or in-office positions where I can contribute to accurate financial management, smooth operations, and long-term business success.
I'm also a strong team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Known for delivering reliable results and maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Bookkeeper
Caratco (Pty) Ltd t/a Panda Diamonds
06.2014 - Current
- Full accounting function up to management accounts for Caratco (Pty) Ltd, Tropical Collection (Pty) Ltd and Suremart Investment (Pty) Ltd (Botswana)
- Bookkeeping to Balance Sheet which includes:
- Debtors – Processing sales, receipts, sending out debtors’ statements, resolve any queries.
- Creditors – Processing purchases, reconciliations, payments.
- Reconcile stock between Pastel and our stocking system.
- Cashbook processing and reconciliations.
- Petty cash.
- Maintaining the asset registers.
- Preparing Accruals schedules and journals.
- Prepaid Expenses.
- Banking in transit reconciliations.
- Maintain intercompany loan accounts.
- Monthly management accounts.
- Management accounts for our store in Botswana, comply with international tax and audit requirements. Government returns including PAYE, Customs VAT, Local VAT.
- Monthly SARS returns on E-filing: VAT201 and EMP201.
- Monthly processing of Payroll Journal
- Quarterly Balance Sheet conversion from BWP to ZAR
- Foreign currency revaluation
- Preparation and submission of overseas payments to the Reserve Bank.
- Reconciliation of Advanced payments made to overseas suppliers and submission of EOI.
- Assist other staff members with queries and if they have difficulties reconciling accounts.
- Filing and upkeep of Supporting Documentation
- Applying for Credit facilities for 30-day accounts
- Overall responsibility for financial processes.
- Contact Person: Wesley Makovini
- Telephone No.: 083 267 5492
Receptionist/ Office Manager
Caratco (Pty) Ltd t/a Panda Diamonds
05.2008 - 05.2014
- Handle reception - Switchboard and Visitors
- Receiving and Dispatching goods via courier
- Maintaining register of goods sent and received for insurance purposes
- Control of Security access cards
- Allotment of parking bays
- Ordering of stationer and office supplies
- Co-ordinate the task of the drivers
- Production of monthly telephone usage reports and recon to Telkom/ Centracle account
- Arranging general maintenance
- Ordering of groceries on online shopping
- Control over Petty Cash
- Allocation of courier charges to the various divisions
- Download and distribution of the Rap Price List
- Assist Stock control department
- Assist managers of the Company with ad hoc task
- Contact Person: Debby Bear
- Telephone No.: 082 456 5868
Assistant Stock Controller
Caratco (Pty) Ltd t/a Panda Diamonds
06.2006 - 05.2008
- Stocking the Jewellery
- Scanning the Jewellery
- Tagging the Jewellery
- Marking of Appro
- Writing up of Appro
- Assisting in Stock takes
- Typing of Ideal/ IDA Certs
- Preparing of MS-Excel spreadsheets
- Month-end plan, including debtors and creditors
- Changing briefkas and stickers on new goods received
- Filing and upkeep of Supporting Documentation
- Co-ordinate the ordering, receipt and payment of daily lunches
- Switchboard Duties
- Contact Person: Colette Biljon
- Telephone No.: 084 208 0896
Education
Payroll & Monthly SARS Returns Certificate -
05.2023 - 08.2023
Payroll & Monthly SARS Returns
Basic Bookkeeping Certificate -
05-2023
Bookkeeping To Trial Balance
Grade 12 -
12-2004
Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Mercantile Law
Skills
Account reconciliation proficiency
Tax return management skills
Accurate data organization
Spreadsheet management
Accounts receivable oversight
Preparation of financial statements
Accounts payable management
Inventory oversight
Structured journal entries
Accounts payable processing
Assistance with financial audits
Financial ledger coordination
Payroll administration
Detailed account reconciliation
PERSONAL DETAILS
- SURNAME: Arnolds
- NAME: Dolores Ilzer
- DATE OF BIRTH: 31/05/1986
- ID NUMBER: 8605310141088
- MARITAL STATUS: Single
- SEX: Female
- CRIMINAL OFFENCES: None
- NATIONALITY: South African
- HEALTH: Excellent
- TELEPHONE NUMBER: 079 079 6027
- ADDRESS: 1A Fairway Crescent Street, Robinpark, Randfontein, 1759
Timeline
UniCollege - Payroll & Monthly SARS Returns Certificate,
05.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Bookkeeper - Caratco (Pty) Ltd t/a Panda Diamonds
06.2014 - Current
Receptionist/ Office Manager - Caratco (Pty) Ltd t/a Panda Diamonds
05.2008 - 05.2014
Assistant Stock Controller - Caratco (Pty) Ltd t/a Panda Diamonds
06.2006 - 05.2008
UniCollege - Basic Bookkeeping Certificate,
Hoerskool Riebeeckrand - Grade 12,