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Nicola  Alexander

Nicola Alexander

Finance Administrator
Johannesburg

Summary

Skilled Administrative professional with experience in financial operations and understanding business needs. Tracks expenses, plans meetings and writes business correspondence. Top-notch critical thinking and research abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Finance Administrator

Rietvlei Zoo Farm
Johannesburg
08.2022 - Current
  • Improved internal controls by conducting regular reviews of finance policies and procedures, minimizing any risk of fraud or errors.
  • Boosted department efficiency by implementing automated systems for expense tracking and invoice processing.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
  • Conducted daily cash ups from cashiers and whole establishment itself.
  • Created and updated spreadsheets for daily transactions.
  • Supervised office staff and made sure that bookings and customer service was done correctly.
  • Reviewed staff salaries and wages and other office administration
  • Prepared weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll for 120 employees and maintained all associated files

Sales Representative

Reignmakr
Johannesburg
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage client information, track leads, and monitor sales progress efficiently.
  • Streamlined sales processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements for enhanced productivity.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.

Personal Assistant

PropertyCloud
Johannesburg
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with uploading new property listings onto platforms such as Property24.
  • Managed PropCon (CRM) and used it to stay in contact with clients, both new and existing.
  • Scheduled viewings, open houses and evaluations.
  • Assisted in writing and delivering packages to clients as well as marketing (golf days and roadshows).

Au Pair /After-School Tutor

Multiple
Johannesburg
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Enhanced family's daily routine by providing attentive childcare and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Assisted children with homework and studying on a daily basis. Increased marks by up to 30%.

Education

High School Diploma -

Curro Waterstone College
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2018

Skills

Customer Service

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Timeline

Finance Administrator

Rietvlei Zoo Farm
08.2022 - Current

Personal Assistant

PropertyCloud
01.2022 - 08.2022

Sales Representative

Reignmakr
10.2020 - 12.2022

Au Pair /After-School Tutor

Multiple
01.2019 - 01.2021

High School Diploma -

Curro Waterstone College
01.2014 - 12.2018
Nicola Alexander Finance Administrator