Isabel Du Plessis
Strand
Summary
With background in finance and administration, as well as procurement skills of more than 35 years, I bring strong organizational skills offering and knack for streamlining processes. Highly skilled in communication and teamwork, I excel in supporting colleagues and clients. Adaptable and quick to learn, I am committed to contributing to efficient and effective operations. Experienced in managing accounts and administration, ensuring smooth operations and compliance. Proficient in streamlining processes, enhancing productivity, and maintaining accurate records. Strong communicator with knack for problem-solving and team collaboration. Production employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts and Administration Manager
KCKitchens
Somerset Wes
03.2001 - Current
- Achieved operational efficiency through effective day-to-day administration.
Debtor and creditor: supplier statements to process for payment. Client invoicing and statements to collect payments, enhancing financial processes.
Facilitated order management for the factory from client orders from suppliers, improving productivity and cost effectiveness. - Site procurement facilitator
Maintained optimal factory operations during business hours to drive productivity.
Ensured staff assignments for site duties were completed, supporting operational goals.
Delivered project management support to clients, driving successful project outcomes.
Optimised fleet management processes, ensuring effective resource allocation.
Executed HR responsibilities, aligning with council expectations.
Successfully managed a range of additional tasks, supporting overall business objectives. - Tracked financial transactions for accounts, ensuring accurate billing and timely payment.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables, raising invoices, reconciling accounts and processing cash transactions.
- Resolved client issues promptly, maintaining high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
- Communicated with customers to immediately determine and resolve problems, avoiding escalation.
- Administered payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments setout for all staff members.
- Supported the HR function by managing employee records, leave schedules, and benefits administration, enhancing workforce satisfaction.
- Stock ordering and negotiatig prices
Company Administrator/Manageress of Linen Supplies
Helderberg Linen Supplies & Helderberg Laundry Services
10.2000 - 10.2001
- Switchboard & Reception
- Queries
- Quotes
- Invoicing / Statements
- Debtors & Debt Collecting
- Month Ends
- Creditors Reconciliations
- Stock Control / Stock Takes
- Salaries/Wages & Time sheets
- Orders & Despatch
- Bank Reconciliations & Banking
- Management of branch in absence of owner
Reception/Administration
M-Rent Nationwide-Cape (Formally McMaelyn Hiring)
05.1998 - 09.2000
- Assisted with switchboard operations and reception duties.
- Supported sales through effective communication with clients.
- Handled receipt and despatch of hiring stock.
- Processed invoicing and prepared statements for clients.
- Managed debtors and organised orders efficiently.
- Maintained stock control and performed regular stock takes.
- Oversaw banking and petty cash transactions.
- Conducted reconciliations of financial records.
- Facilitated repairs and sewing tasks as required.
- Coordinated venue set-up and event arrangements.
Manageress
M & E Werkverskaffers
12.1996 - 04.1998
- Interviewing of Applicants
- Typing & Layout of C.V.'s
- Liaison with potential employers & employees
- Invoicing & Debtors
- Banking & Petty Cash
- Relief of Switchboard & Reception
- Gave one day Seminar to N6 students @ Strand Technical College
- Attended training course on Marketing, Interviewing & Administration
Personal Assistant/Secretary
Black Steers Strand
Strand
03.1996 - 09.1996
- Daily Cash Ups & Banking
- Petty Cash
- Debtors & Creditors
- Stock Ordering & Deliveries
- Wages, Staff Files & Interviews
- Stocktakes
- Relieving of Managers
- Hostessing
Executive Housekeeper/ Relief and function support
Little Switzerland Holiday Resort Drakensberg***
03.1992 - 01.1996
- Training / Supervision of housekeeping staff
- Stocktakes
- Stock Control & Orders
- Timeshare Public Relations
- Relieved & assisted PRO/Reception/Switchboard
- Liaison & organisation of conferences
- Setting up of theme evenings & conference venue/facilities/activities
- Mountain Excursions
- Hotel Boutique
- Reservations
- Hotel Décor & Flowers
- Hostessing & Waitressing
Trainee Unit Manager / Functions Manager
Feedom Catering Services
Johannesburg
05.1990 - 12.1991
- Unit Supervision
- Weekly menus & preparation
- Staff records
- Assisted clients with function queries & budgets
- Stock Control
- Training staff
- Off premises catering and serving
Chef/Nurse Trainee
1 Military Hospital Pretoria
03.1987 - 12.1989
- Preparation of meals
- Supervision - night shift.
- Shift Leader
- Function- prep and servining
Education
High School - Afrikaans, English, Business Economics, Home Economics, Biology, Technical Drawing
Harmony High School
VirginiaMilitary Training - Rank Lance Corporal
South African Defence Force Medics
Chefs Course - Waitressing, Silver Service, Preparation/Garnishing & Presentation, Menus, Venue Set Up & Décor
Airforce Gymnasium-Valhalla
Diploma of Higher Education - Childhood phycology faze 1
Intec
Skills
- Lotus Smart Suite
- Xero and Sage
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Office
- Catermate and Multimate
- WordPerfect and WordStar
- Business front desk management
- Beltel communication systems
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Client invoicing
- Operational efficiency
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Resource allocation
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Strategic planning
- General office administration
- Quality control procedures
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Client account management
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Organisational development
- Effective delegating
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Invoicing
- HR policies and procedures
- Bookkeeping
- SAGE Accounts
- Time-management
- Debtors reconciliation
- Order management
- Fleet management
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Personal Information
- ID Number: 700929 004 3086
- Health Status: Excellent
- Full names: Elizabeth Sylvia Du Plessis
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Sewing
- Outdoor activities
- Cooking
- PTA parent
- Assist with church related functions and support duties
- NGO volunteer
References
- Mr S. Krecklenberg, 082 926 9246/021-853 6582
- Mike Bagnall, 083 325 7010/021 854-8203
- Mr C Krause 082 3760376 current
Timeline
Accounts and Administration Manager
KCKitchens
03.2001 - Current
Company Administrator/Manageress of Linen Supplies
Helderberg Linen Supplies & Helderberg Laundry Services
10.2000 - 10.2001
Reception/Administration
M-Rent Nationwide-Cape (Formally McMaelyn Hiring)
05.1998 - 09.2000
Manageress
M & E Werkverskaffers
12.1996 - 04.1998
Personal Assistant/Secretary
Black Steers Strand
03.1996 - 09.1996
Executive Housekeeper/ Relief and function support
Little Switzerland Holiday Resort Drakensberg***
03.1992 - 01.1996
Trainee Unit Manager / Functions Manager
Feedom Catering Services
05.1990 - 12.1991
Chef/Nurse Trainee
1 Military Hospital Pretoria
03.1987 - 12.1989
High School - Afrikaans, English, Business Economics, Home Economics, Biology, Technical Drawing
Harmony High School
Military Training - Rank Lance Corporal
South African Defence Force Medics
Chefs Course - Waitressing, Silver Service, Preparation/Garnishing & Presentation, Menus, Venue Set Up & Décor
Airforce Gymnasium-Valhalla
Diploma of Higher Education - Childhood phycology faze 1
Intec