A competent bookkeeper with 19 years’ experience in an industrial environment. Proven ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies. Strong planning and organizational skills resulted in a significant improvement in financial controls. Proactive approach evident in the implementation of more efficient computerized systems. Strong analytical and financial reporting skills. A dedicated worker focused on improving processing performance. Able to work under pressure and strict deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Intelligence Support
WHECO GROUP T/A CIELO
05.2023 - Current
Business Intelligence Department Support
Various functions test & streamline on ERP software system
Pricing on Sage Evolution and Website, Inventory Management such as Discontinued, Pre Order, Items back in stock.
New Module/Project testing prior to deployment on ERP system
Inventory Item maintenance
General Office admin assistant to Senior Manager
Department ticket logging
Software Design & Test based on Process
Streamline Processing functions to be more effective
Sage Evolution administrator
Defined and scoped new dashboard modules for handoff to development teams
Designed and implemented automation for product management, ensuring discontinued items are automatically removed from the website upon selling out and enabling pre-order functionality for items with specified ETA dates
This module was handed over to developers for implementation, and I conducted thorough testing before deployment
BI Report Testing
Senior Bookkeeper
Simon Says
04.2022 - 04.2023
Perform bookkeeping duties for all financial transactions on Xero
Implement manual bookkeeping and payroll processes onto accounting software and transition the entire bookkeeping system to a digital format.
Payments on Bank, including monthly suppliers, payroll, etc.
Reconcile and balance all accounts
Processing of accounts up to trial balance and assist external auditors with monthly management accounts
Administer accounts payable and receivable including monthly reconciliations
Process monthly payroll
Debt collections
Invoicing on Chase software
Weekly cash flow projections
Bimonthly VAT201 Submissions
Monthly EMP201 submissions
Annual workman's compensation fund submissions
Month-end reports
Reason for leaving – Wanted to grow my knowledge in other areas as well
Credit Controller
Milltrans
02.2022 - 03.2022
Perform all duties as a credit controller for a multi-national company, including creditor recons and creditor processing
Administer accounts payable including monthly reconciliations
Balance all accounts
Processing creditors and sub-contractors on multiple interbranch companies using Sage
Process creditors and sub-contractors’ payments
Complete month-end closings for creditors and sub-contractors
Export supplier ledger to MS Excel to balance and to process reconciliations
Processing repair and maintenance for trucks on Keyfleet
Processing reconciliations for diesel expenses, toll gate and parking fees for sub-contractors
Salary – R 600-00 per day worked
Reason for Leaving – I was employed as a casual on a weekly basis and needed permanent employment
Senior Bookkeeper and Office Manager
Compressors Industrial CC
01.2005 - 12.2021
Perform bookkeeping for all financial transactions
Payments on Bank, including monthly suppliers, payroll, etc
Reconcile and balance all accounts
Complete month-end closings and reports
Processing of accounts up to trial balance and assist external auditors with monthly management accounts
Assist with year-end audit/annual financial statements preparation
Administer accounts payable and accounts receivable including monthly reconciliations
Process monthly payroll
Calculate and prepare tax payments
File tax reports, including VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, IT14
Budget preparation
Process accounts payable invoices
HR Duties – Staff Contracts, MEIBC Certification of all technical staff, Worked with SEESA Skills for SETA applications and Processing of the following forms: UI19, Stats SA, Return of Earnings (W.As8), Letter of good standing (RMA)
Debt Collections
Managed the fleet regarding fuel reconciliations, insurance claims and renewal of vehicle licences
Assisted with monthly pricing updates on service fees and parts