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Michelle Williams

Marketing Assistant
Cape Town

Summary

I am organised and resourceful with experience in office administration, bookkeeping, sales and marketing and human resources. My years of experience has enabled me to develop excellent attention to detail, good communication skills, being meticulous while also being target driven and results focused. I have good time management skills as well as having proficiency in MS Office. Being in Germany for 2 years during the COVID pandemic has proven how resilient one can become in a foreign country.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Marketing Assistant

Varsity College
11.2023 - Current
  • Accurate capturing of online student interview forms and applications
  • Processing of all change of details forms for prospective students
  • Sending student correspondence via email and telephone
  • Working cooperatively with student advisor's with respect to all database statistics
  • Responsible for managing the student advisor's diary
  • Assisting student advisors with all database administration
  • Preparation of weekly reports on Ms Excel for National Office
  • Assist with compiling data for quarterly Audit reports
  • Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the data loaded
  • Input new data, updated old records and cross-checked information to keep marketing database up-to-date.
  • Updated spreadsheets with statistical, financial and non-financial information.
  • Assisted in planning and implementation of loyalty programs, fostering stronger customer relationships and repeat business.
  • Spearheaded development of content calendar, ensuring consistent and timely publication of marketing materials.
  • Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.

Business Bookkeeper

Lex-icon Attorneys
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Process cashbook transactions daily on Legal Suite
  • Daily bank reconciliations
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Allocation of invoices / expenses to general ledger
  • Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
  • Processing EFT's
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Create Weekly cashflow reports in Excel & submit to Directors
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Maintain & control of asset registers
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Create monthly depreciation schedules
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Raise & process monthly journals
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Process Salaries on VIP Payroll
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Process budgets
  • Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
  • Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decision making.
  • Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to better expense control.
  • Improved tax preparation efficiency, organized and reviewed all relevant financial documents.
  • Process all adhoc admin related to 3 Directors
  • Managaed and updated leave schedules
  • Submit EMP 201

Head of Finance

Varsity College
10.2022 - 02.2023

Seconded to the position due to Maternity cover - 5 months

  • Process cashbook transactions and bank reconciliations
  • Provided senior management with strategic financial insights for informed decision making.
  • Allocation of invoices / expenses to general ledger
  • Create Weekly cashflow reports & submit to FM
  • Maintenance & control of asset registers
  • Processing EFT's for Capex related invoices
  • Create asset tags for Capex invoices
  • Run monthly depreciation schedules
  • Processing of month end
  • Raise & process monthly journals
  • Process & balance intercompany loan accounts
  • Monthly general ledger recons
  • Monthly creditor reconciliations
  • Liase with creditors regarding queries
  • Processing EFT's
  • Manage expenses loaded in line with budgeted amounts
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Managed budgeting process, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely adjustments to meet business needs.

Marketing Assistant

Varsity College
03.2022 - 02.2023

Resumed same position after returning from Germany after 2 years

  • Duties are the same as current position.

Marketing Assistant

Varsity College
07.2017 - 02.2020

Resigned as I relocated to Germany for 2 years

  • Duties are the same as current position.

Junior HR Officer

Varsity College
01.2017 - 05.2017


Seconded to the position due to Maternity cover - 5 months

  • HR function: Administration of staff and lecturer documentation and files including induction files, payroll forms, staff leave, lecturer monthly claims
  • Dealing with HR related queries and facilities issues on campus
  • PR function: Co-ordination and preparation of campus events relating to staff only
  • Ordering of campus stationery for lecturers
  • Adhoc administration for head of campus
  • Coordinated onboarding processes for new hires, integrating them seamlessly into the workplace environment.
  • Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
  • Coordinated employee placements and administrative details.
  • Processed paperwork and hiring details for promotions and lateral position changes.
  • Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.

Campus Bookkeeper

Varsity College
07.2013 - 07.2015
  • Company Overview: Education sector
  • Process cashbook transactions daily
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
  • Allocation of invoices / expenses to general ledger
  • Process payment requisitions, obtain approval and signatures
  • Create Weekly cashflow reports & submit to FM
  • Maintenance & control of asset registers
  • Create monthly depreciation schedules
  • Raise & process monthly journals
  • Process & balance intercompany loan accounts
  • Monthly general ledger recons
  • Budget preparation twice per annum
  • Reconciliation of petty cash accounts
  • Monthly creditor reconciliations
  • Liase with creditors regarding queries
  • Draw up creditor payments & process
  • Supervision of 2 credit controllers and 2 campus administrators
  • Training of new staff in department according to the varsity college training model
  • Capturing of registration forms
  • Maintaining an online tracking system for student registrations
  • Adhoc duties during registration
  • Be able to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment


Credit Controller

Varsity College
05.2009 - 06.2013
  • Company Overview: Education Sector
  • Receipting of payments
  • Efficient collection of debts in accordance with the company's 30-day settlement policy
  • Reconciliations of debtor's accounts
  • Raising pro-forma invoices
  • Administration of all invoices and statements
  • Weekly and monthly debtor's reports
  • Adhoc accounting/admin functions
  • Banking
  • Processing of debit orders
  • Billing of Full time and Part time students
  • Striving to offer the best customer service to our students and account payers
  • Assisting the Bookkeeper with the drawing/distributing of petty cash
  • Assisting the Bookkeeper with weekly cash flow reports
  • Assisting the Bookkeeper with capturing of bank statements on AX and completing the bank reconciliations
  • Assisting the Bookkeeper with the paying of suppliers
  • Assisting the Bookkeeper with month end reports
  • Acting Bookkeeper (bookkeeper on maternity leave from 01 Feb 2011 until 01 July 2011)
  • Achieved a top credit controller award
  • Switchboard relief
  • Education Sector
  • Promoted to Bookkeeper in 2013

Debtors Clerk

Dimension Data
03.2008 - 04.2009
  • Company Overview: I.T company
  • Receipting of payments on SAP
  • Efficient collection of debts in accordance with the company's 30-day settlement policy
  • Reconciliations of debtor's accounts
  • Raising credit notes
  • Raising pro-forma invoices
  • Administration of all invoices and statements
  • Arrange for distribution of invoices
  • Weekly and monthly debtor's reports
  • Adhoc accounting functions
  • Banking
  • Weekly visits to clients with CRM's and the Financial Manager
  • Switchboard relief
  • I.T company

Education

Higher Certificate - Human Resource Principles and Practice Level 5 NFQ

Varsity College
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
01.2021 - 01.2022

Entry Level Certificate - Short learning programme in Sales & Marketing

Varsity College

Entry Level Certificate - Short learning programme in Bookkeeping to Trial Balance

Damelin

Certificate - in Computers and Administration

NCC training College

Certificate - Bookkeeping Level 4 NFQ

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
01-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Specialising in Environmental Management

Varsity College
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

No Degree - Short learning programme in Pastel Accounting

Damelin
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2004

Skills

    Customer service

    Flexible and adaptable

    Data entry

    Scheduling

    Time management

Personal Details

Gender   : Female

Race       : Cape Coloured

DOB       : 16/11/1979

References

Name            :Paul Manson 

Designation    :Campus Head : Varsity College

Cell                : 041 3634223


Name            :Lisa Marie Nell

Designation :Head of Student Recruitment : Varsity College

Cell                : 041 363 4223


Name            :Duonette Horowitz 

Designation :Accountant : Varsity College

Cell                : 084 754 2332


Name            :Russel Tar

Designation :Client Relation Manager : Dimanesion Data

Cell                : 082 940 5441

Timeline

Marketing Assistant

Varsity College
11.2023 - Current

Business Bookkeeper

Lex-icon Attorneys
03.2023 - 10.2023

Head of Finance

Varsity College
10.2022 - 02.2023

Marketing Assistant

Varsity College
03.2022 - 02.2023

Higher Certificate - Human Resource Principles and Practice Level 5 NFQ

Varsity College
01.2021 - 01.2022

Marketing Assistant

Varsity College
07.2017 - 02.2020

Junior HR Officer

Varsity College
01.2017 - 05.2017

Campus Bookkeeper

Varsity College
07.2013 - 07.2015

Credit Controller

Varsity College
05.2009 - 06.2013

Debtors Clerk

Dimension Data
03.2008 - 04.2009

No Degree - Short learning programme in Pastel Accounting

Damelin
04.2001 - 01.2004

Entry Level Certificate - Short learning programme in Sales & Marketing

Varsity College

Entry Level Certificate - Short learning programme in Bookkeeping to Trial Balance

Damelin

Certificate - in Computers and Administration

NCC training College

Certificate - Bookkeeping Level 4 NFQ

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

Bachelor of Arts - Specialising in Environmental Management

Varsity College
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