KOGIE RUTHNAM
Summary
Dedicated finance and administration professional with over 15 years' experience in bookkeeping, payroll and human resources, supported by more than 30 years of administrative experience.
Overview
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33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
The Original Spice World
01.2025 - Current
- Managed full bookkeeping to trial balance, including creditors, debtors, VAT, payroll, and HR administration, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Managed financial records and ensured accuracy of all transactions.
- Processed invoices and payments for vendors and suppliers.
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain accurate financial reporting.
Creditors Clerk
Road Toad (Pty) Ltd
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Handled creditor relations for multiple companies, including reconciliations, invoices, filing, and supplier queries.
- Processed creditor invoices and maintained accurate records for efficient financial management.
- Reconciled account discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve billing issues and clarify payment terms.
Bookkeeper, Payroll & HR
Old Lady and Son Plant Hire CC
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Oversaw accounts payable/receivable, payroll, employee onboarding, contracts, reconciliations, customer accounts, and HR administration to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Managed daily financial transactions and maintained accurate records for plant hire operations.
- Processed invoices and payments to ensure timely vendor relationships and service delivery.
- Reconciled bank statements with company records to maintain fiscal accuracy and integrity.
Administrative Manager
Mine Own Convenience Centre
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Administered stock, accounts, wages preparation, HR support, and cash office.
- Managed daily operations of convenience store ensuring smooth workflow.
- Supervised staff scheduling to optimize coverage and service efficiency.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to maintain stock levels.
Administrative Manager
Kloof Convenience Centre
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Administered accounts, stock control, HR, and cashier supervision.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Oversaw staff scheduling to maintain adequate coverage and productivity.
- Coordinated inventory management to support stock availability and organization.
Debtors Clerk
Melbro Corporate Services
07.2002 - 03.2015
- Managed credit control processes to ensure timely payments from customers., reconciliations, customer accounts, banking, payment allocations and new accounts.
- Managed daily clerical tasks to ensure smooth office operations.
- Organized and maintained company records for easy access and retrieval.
- Processed incoming and outgoing correspondence efficiently and accurately.
Buyer & Pharmacy Assistant
Highway Pharmacy
09.1998 - 03.2002
- Managed purchasing and inventory for efficient stock control.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely product availability.
- Analyzed purchasing trends to optimize inventory levels.
- Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors for cost-effective procurement.
Administrative Clerk
Moolas Fashion House
11.1993 - 08.1998
- Managed administrative tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
- Managed daily administrative tasks for Moolas Fashion House operations.
- Coordinated communication between departments to ensure smooth workflows.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory records and supplies management.
Education
Matric - Grade 12
Wyebank Secondary
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Trial Balance
- Reconciliations
- Credit Control
- Debtors
- Creditors
- VAT
- Payroll
- HR Administration
- Employee Records
- Contracts
- Leave Administration
- Sage Pastel
- Sage Evolution
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
Professional References
Available on request.
Languages
English
First Language
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteOpen to relocation: Yes
Timeline
Bookkeeper
The Original Spice World
01.2025 - Current
Creditors Clerk
Road Toad (Pty) Ltd
09.2024 - 11.2024
Bookkeeper, Payroll & HR
Old Lady and Son Plant Hire CC
10.2021 - 04.2024
Administrative Manager
Mine Own Convenience Centre
10.2018 - 09.2021
Administrative Manager
Kloof Convenience Centre
04.2015 - 08.2018
Debtors Clerk
Melbro Corporate Services
07.2002 - 03.2015
Buyer & Pharmacy Assistant
Highway Pharmacy
09.1998 - 03.2002
Administrative Clerk
Moolas Fashion House
11.1993 - 08.1998
Matric - Grade 12
Wyebank Secondary