Justine Sim
Port Elizabeth,Eastern Cape
Summary
A motivated and diligent person with a strong commitment to delivering high standards of work.
Problem-solving abilities are excellent. Performs well in unsupervised environments and manages time effectively. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping. Experience in debt collection and credit checks.
Has a lot of experience in working as part of a team, strives for harmony and a professional work environment.
Organised, tech-savvy and computer literate, with excellent communication skills in English. Maintains a calm, yet strong demeanour when resolving conflicts, prioritising facts over emotions.
Known for reliability, ethical conduct, and a professional approach to all tasks, would be an asset to any working environment.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
Practice manager
South City Veterinary Clinic
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
2012.08 - 2024.02
- Oversaw daily operations of a busy Veterinary Clinic, ensuring efficient business practices and excellent service delivery.
- Managed debtors book and credit control functions, following up on overdue accounts professionally and effectively. Was able to reduce the debtors book by 60% in first 6 months at the Clinic.
- Performing credit checks and following all credit application processes.
- Handing over bad debts to legal service provides.
- Liaised with auditors and assisted with month end and year end procedures.
- Supervised and supported staff, ensuring a harmonious and professional work environment.
- Performed all recruitment functions, including but not limited to contracts and registration with SARS via efiling.
- Trained all new employees and provided ongoing support and training for established staff.
- Managed staff register, sick, and annual leave.
- Conducted disciplinary processes according to regulations as set out by the department of South African employment and labour.
- Conducted regular meetings to ensure practice efficiency, excellent patient support and service to clients.
Owner/Manager Posh Cats Cat hotel
Self employed
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
2008.10 - 2012.07
- Designed and implemented all protocols and procedures for the cattery from inception.
- Performed all administrative tasks such as bookings, invoicing, receiving payments, bank statement reconciliation, book keeping and submission of all relevant information to auditors.
- Communicating with customers and ensuring a professional, caring and calm environment for our boarders.
- The Cattery accommodated up to 50 residents and was fully booked over most school holidays.
Book Keeper
Bayview Animal Clinic
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
2001.06 - 2008.06
- Provided all book keeping services to a busy Veterinary Clinic including;
- Daily cash up and petty cash book.
- Establishing budgets so as to contain company spending and maintain a healthy cash flow.
- Invoice capturing and stock control.
- Processing all accounts and maintaining a comprehensive set of books for auditors.
- Reconciliation of bank statements and creditor invoices.
- Ensuring prompt payment of creditors while monitoring cash flow.
- Staff employment and payroll.
- Managing all correspondence with SARS providing timely submissions and returns.
- Credit control and debtors book.
- Coordinated partners' annual duty roster.
Junior Interior decorator
Bobby Hutchinson Interiors
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
1992.02 - 1993.08
- Interior design for holiday houses in Plettenberg Bay.
- Measuring, ordering and executing jobs.
Enquiries clerk
First National Bank, Walmer
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
1991.01 - 1992.01
- General enquires clerk.
Receptionist
Cycle Centre Wholesalers
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
1990.05 - 1991.01
- General reception
- Petty cash
- Assisting the accountant when reception was quiet.
Casual Server
Spur Steak ranches.
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
1986.08 - 1990.02
- Taking orders, receiving payments, general duties required of a server.
Education
Matric -
Victoria Park High School
Port Elizabeth, Eastern CapeSkills
- Motivated and diligent, likes to provide a high standard of work
- Functions well under pressure
- Organised and tidy
- Tech savvy and computer literate
- A good knowledge of accounting principals and book keeping
- Experienced with debt collecting, performing credit checks and gathering information
- Communication skills are of a high standard and is fluent in English
- Able to adapt quickly with excellent problem solving abilities Calm, but can be firm when needed, not easily influenced
Languages
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate
Flemish
Intermediate
English
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Painting in oils and acrylics, drawing and sketching.
- Special interest in Art History.
- Hiking
Timeline
Practice manager
South City Veterinary Clinic
2012.08 - 2024.02
Owner/Manager Posh Cats Cat hotel
Self employed
2008.10 - 2012.07
Book Keeper
Bayview Animal Clinic
2001.06 - 2008.06
Junior Interior decorator
Bobby Hutchinson Interiors
1992.02 - 1993.08
Enquiries clerk
First National Bank, Walmer
1991.01 - 1992.01
Receptionist
Cycle Centre Wholesalers
1990.05 - 1991.01
Casual Server
Spur Steak ranches.
1986.08 - 1990.02
Matric -
Victoria Park High School