Lebogang Nonhlakanipho Zulu
Johannesburg
Summary
Bookkeeper with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and financial record keeping. Experienced working in both accounting-focused and general office settings. Dedicated to conforming with internal policies and standards.
Skilled in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing with background in managing accurate financial records and preparing reports. Known for strong analytical skills and ability to improve processes leading to increased efficiency. Demonstrated success in reconciling accounts and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Committed to maintaining confidentiality of financial data and contributing to team success through hard work and attention to detail.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Focused Administrator committed to maintaining productive and quality-driven environment. Collaborative and versatile professional with expertise in employee relations, strategic planning and report preparation. Skilled at easily transcending cultural differences.
Highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional excels in office management and special projects. Resourceful and adaptive team leader with expertise in project management, financial tracking, customer relationship management and marketing. Results-oriented strategic planner with extensive knowledge of industry practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
SDH Executives Accountants
Johannesburg
02.2022 - 12.2025
- Prepared monthly financial statements for internal reporting and analysis.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely payments.
- Conducted bank reconciliations to verify account balances and transactions.
- Assisted in budget preparation by gathering financial data and forecasts.
- Reviewed expense reports for compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Maintained accurate financial records and reconciled accounts monthly.
- Prepared payroll and ensured timely employee compensation each pay period.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Maintained accurate financial records using QuickBooks and Excel software.
- Managed payroll processing for staff members.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing, and collections.
- Prepared detailed tax returns for individuals and businesses.
- Assisted in tax planning strategies to optimize client savings.
- Researched complex tax issues and provided solutions to clients.
- Calculated estimated taxes due from clients and ensured timely payments.
Office Administrator, BOOKKEEPER
Umfula Plumbing Services, PTY
Johannesburg
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Performed bi-weekly payroll and coordinated record keeping.
- Processed invoices, payments, and other transactions in an efficient manner.
- Reconciled bank statements and prepared monthly reports for management review.
- Performed data entry of accounts payable and receivable information into QuickBooks system.
- Generated customer invoices and processed customer payments promptly.
- Maintained accurate financial records and ensured compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Managed petty cash transactions on a regular basis.
- Prepared payroll checks for employees on a bi-weekly basis according to company policies.
- Reviewed expense reports submitted by staff members to ensure accuracy.
- Managed office supplies and inventory for efficient operations.
- Assisted in preparing invoices and processing payments for services rendered.
- Interacted professionally with customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
- Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
- Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
- Operated computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks.
- Utilized software programs such as Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks for tracking inventory levels, generating invoices.
- Developed a working knowledge of various computer software programs used in preparing taxes including QuickBooks, Pro Series Tax Software, Drake Tax Software.
- Processed payments for invoices using accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Peachtree.
- Utilized various software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and QuickBooks for daily tasks.
Education
Diploma - Internal Auditing
Tshwane University of Technology
Advanced Certificate - Pastel Sage
Tshwane University of Technology
NHC ACCOUNTANCY - Accounting And Finance
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
National Senior Certificate - Commerce Stream
Thuto Pele Secondary School
Skills
- Database Entry
- Bookkeeping Software
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Quickbooks software
- Pastel sage software
- Xero software
- Payroll Administration
- Invoice Processing
- Auditing
- Advanced Computer Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Tax Preparation
- Expense Reporting
- Office Supply Management
- Staff Management
- Billing and Coding
- Financial reporting
- Data entry accuracy
- Customer service
- Budgeting assistance
- Internal controls
- Business tax planning
- Financial statements
- Bank reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Cash flow analysis
- ERP systems proficiency
- QuickBooks utilization
- Tax return preparation
- Payroll administration
- Project planning
- QuickBooks proficiency
References
- Sanele, Director, 063 434 8036, SHD director, Sharpshell engineering
- Kavin, Financial manager, 060 108 3820, HR manager
Languages
- English
- ISIZULU, First Language
- English, Proficient
- English
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Xhosa
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Bookkeeper
SDH Executives Accountants
02.2022 - 12.2025
Office Administrator, BOOKKEEPER
Umfula Plumbing Services, PTY
01.2019 - 11.2021
Diploma - Internal Auditing
Tshwane University of Technology
Advanced Certificate - Pastel Sage
Tshwane University of Technology
NHC ACCOUNTANCY - Accounting And Finance
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
National Senior Certificate - Commerce Stream
Thuto Pele Secondary School