Lara Scholtz
Book Keeper And Accounts Manager
Cape Town
Work Preference
Summary
Based in South-Africa, but happy to work for international businesses. I am a dynamic, dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper with over 20 years of experience in diverse administrative and financial roles across various industries. Proven ability to implement effective systems that enhance operational efficiency, demonstrated by revitalizing struggling businesses through strategic management and innovative solutions. Bilingual in English and Afrikaans. Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and reliability and able to run full bookkeeping functions independently, comfortable working remotely with own wi-fi and laptop.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
BOOKKEEPER
BASELINE ICT/ WIRED/ BADJR
09.2018 - Current
- DAILY PROCESSING, BOOKKEEPING ON XERO (DEBTORS- MONTHLY INVOICING, CREDITORS - PROCESSING & PAYMENT RECONS, BANK RECONS (3 COMPANIES) INCLUDING ALL CREDIT CARDS ON XERO) USE MANY EXCEL SPREADSHEETS SARS VAT201 - E-FILING (BASELINE ICT/ WIRED/ BADJR)
- REFERENCE: DARREN HEMPHILL
- TEL: CURRENTLY EMPLOYED-NO CONTACT AS YET
ACCOUNTS MANAGER
JCM ENGINEERING
05.2016 - 08.2018
- DAILY PROCESSING, BOOKKEEPING (DEBTORS, CREDITORS, BANK RECONS ON PASTEL) WAGES ON EXCEL, CONTROLLING STAFF TIME SHEETS & RECORDS, SARS VAT201, PAYE UIF ON E-FILING, IRP5'S ON EASYFILE. ALL OFFICE DUTIES & ADMINISTRATION.
- REFERENCE: CARLOS MENDONCA
- TEL: 082 895 6760
ACCOUNTS MANAGER
JACKS ENTERPRISE / PORK CITY
08.2012 - 11.2015
- DAILY PROCESSING, BOOKKEEPING (DEBTORS, CREDITORS ON PASTEL) PROCESSING TILL AND CASH RECONS. STOCK CONTROLL ON EXCELL. HR & WAGES. POINT OF SALES & STOCK ON ODYSSEY. ALL ADMIN DUTIES. PA TO DIRECTOR/OWNER.
- LEFT BECAUSE: HUSBAND TRANSFERRED TO CAPE TOWN THROUGH OLD MUTUAL
- REFERENCE: ANDRE KNIPE
- TEL: 082 778 9940
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
EQUINKOX FINANCIAL SERVICES
10.2010 - 08.2011
- DAILY PROCESSING, BOOKKEEPING (DEBTORS, CREDITORS AND BANK RECONCILLIATION ON PASTEL) PAYROLL ON PASTEL. FILING, SARS E-FILING AND ADMINISTRATION FOR NUMEROUS COMPANIES (CLIENTS).
- LEFT BECAUSE: MATURNITY LEAVE AND CONTRACT EXPIRED
- REFERENCE: MELINDA KNOX
- TEL: 083 764 0809
P/A, ADMINISTRATOR, RECEPTION
PROPERTY COMMERCE
06.2010 - 08.2010
- RECEPTION, PA TO 2 DIRECTORS, PETTY CASH, FILING, ORDERS PURHASING OFFICE REFRESHMENTS, UPDATING DATABASES, TYPING, E-MAILS, INTERNET RESEARCH, ARRANGING COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
- LEFT BECAUSE: TEMPORARY POSITION
- REFERENCE: JOHAN SNYMAN
- TEL: (051) 525 2500 / 082 952 7520
PART TIME ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
THE RESTINGPLACE GUESTHOUSE / MARTIQ FARM
09.2009 - 03.2010
- RECONCILING ALL BANK ACCOUNTS, BALLANCING ACCOMMODATION & MEALS FOR GUEST HOUSE ON EXCELL SPREADSHEETS, CONTROLLING PAYMENTS, WAGES FOR GUEST HOUSE STAFF, AND FARM STAFF, GENERAL ADMIN DUTIES.
- LEFT BECAUSE: TEMPORARY POSITION
- REFERENCE: LIZE HORN
- TEL: (051) 522 5008/9 / 082 885 9823
ADMINISTRATOR / HR MANAGER / ACCOUNTS
INKWAZI PARTNERSHIP
01.2003 - 03.2009
- ADMIN: FILING, TYPING, ARCHIVING, PETTY CASH, OFFICE ORDERS, BANKING, SHOPPING & POST. HR: 'VIP' PAYROLL (WAGES),EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS & FILES, ORION PENSION FUNDS, MEDICALS, SAVINGS, U.I.F., SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING, WORKMANS COMP & I.O.D.'S, STAFF HOUSING, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, CHAIRPERSON FOR WORKER COMMITTEE, CRECHE SUBSIDY CLAIMS & ADMIN. ACCOUNTS: CREDITOR INVOICES & STATEMENTS, PROCESS PAYMENTS, BANK RECONS, INTERNET - SARS / ORION, DEBTORS & AVO RECONS. ACCOUNTS ON 'IQ' POINT OF SALES, AND STOCK CONTROL FOR EXPERILAB FROM 01/08/2007 - 31/01/2009
- LEFT BECAUSE: HUSBAND TRANSFERRED TO BLOEMFONTEIN
- REFERENCE: GRAHAM & SUSANNAH LUNT
- TEL: (015) 309 9033 / 082 399 8794 / 082 320 6722
SECRETARY / SALES / ACCOUNTS
DAFRON SECURITY AND DEFENCE
10.1998 - 08.2002
- SECRETARY, RECEPTION, ACCOUNTS (Debtors & Creditors) PETTY CASH, COUNTER SALES, TYPING, PROCESSING & INVOICING, STOCK CONTROL, ORDERS. (PASTEL)
- LEFT BECAUSE: HUSBAND TRANSFERRED TO TZANEEN THROUGH OLD MUTUAL
- REFERENCE: MARK & SANDY WATT
- TEL: (012) 998 4525 / 082 456 681
Education
Matric -
Pretoria High School for Girls
PretoriaNational Diploma - Performing Arts
Pretoria Technicon
PretoriaDiploma - Secretarial
Rapid Results College
Skills
Bookkeeping
Training
VIP TRAINING & SEMINARS ATTENDED, PASTEL COURSE ATTENDED - CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST, ADVANCED EXCEL WILL BE COMPLETED BY END JANUARY 2026.
Section name
- Between 1995 and 1998, I did a lot of Secretarial temping, as well as Production Secretary and Manager in the Film Industry in Johannesburg.
- MOST OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS WERE HALF DAY OR PART TIME POSITIONS.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Software
MS Office
Xero
Excel and finishing advanced Excel (Jan 2026)
Timeline
BOOKKEEPER
BASELINE ICT/ WIRED/ BADJR
09.2018 - Current
ACCOUNTS MANAGER
JCM ENGINEERING
05.2016 - 08.2018
ACCOUNTS MANAGER
JACKS ENTERPRISE / PORK CITY
08.2012 - 11.2015
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
EQUINKOX FINANCIAL SERVICES
10.2010 - 08.2011
P/A, ADMINISTRATOR, RECEPTION
PROPERTY COMMERCE
06.2010 - 08.2010
PART TIME ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
THE RESTINGPLACE GUESTHOUSE / MARTIQ FARM
09.2009 - 03.2010
ADMINISTRATOR / HR MANAGER / ACCOUNTS
INKWAZI PARTNERSHIP
01.2003 - 03.2009
SECRETARY / SALES / ACCOUNTS
DAFRON SECURITY AND DEFENCE
10.1998 - 08.2002
National Diploma - Performing Arts
Pretoria Technicon
Diploma - Secretarial
Rapid Results College
Matric -
Pretoria High School for Girls