Ronëll Botha
East Lynne Pretoria
Summary
Detail-oriented Bookkeeper with expertise in financial management, account reconciliations, and budget optimisation. Manages accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate reporting while maintaining confidentiality. Utilises advanced bookkeeping software and Microsoft Excel to enhance productivity and minimise errors. Committed to professional development and adaptable to meet diverse business needs.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Laerskool Lindopark
11.2012 - Current
- Processed and reconciled invoices in financial management system, ensuring timely payments and accuracy.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable according to terms of agreements.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable, executing timely collections and payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Managed bank reconciliation efforts to maintain financial integrity.
- Oversaw debtor account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Charged expenses to appropriate accounts, evaluating transactions and recording entries.
- Compiled weekly, monthly and annual financial reports for senior accountants' analysis, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Reviewed and analysed expense receipts and credit card statements.
- Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper.
- Managed financial transactions and updated account ledgers to maintain accurate financial records.
- Utilised accounting software to automate bookkeeping tasks, increasing productivity and reducing errors.
- Used Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to track financial metrics and produce graphs.
- Participated in financial audits, preparing required documents and facilitating smooth audit processes.
- Developed budget strategies to optimise resource allocation.
- Performed administrative tasks in support of daily operations.
- Addressed customer questions, problems and complaints in person and via phone to maintain positive relationships and support smooth communications.
- Addressed walk-in client queries to enhance customer satisfaction and support effective communication.
- Maintained confidentiality of financial information, upholding company privacy policies and data protection laws.
- Utilised accounting software to automate bookkeeping tasks, increasing productivity and reducing errors.
Bookkeeper / Financial Assistant
Zendaleather (PTY) Ltd
05.2003 - 06.2011
- Debtors Management – Oversee Invoicing Clerk functions
- Ensure accurate and complete invoicing to customers
- Invoice all sales to customers through Pastel
- Record and attend to Debtors payments received (daily / weekly / monthly)
- Reconciled Debtor payments to Customer Ledgers (Pastel), supporting accurate month-end financial reporting.
- Reconcile Sales table with Pastel Ledger accounts
- Prepare monthly customer statements and send to relevant customers
- Reconcile Sales table i.e. NLA , GLA
- Reconcile Sales Table i.e. the lamination / perforation items for statistical and costing purposes.
- Process and confirm customer credits and quality claims (ZKC, TQ3)
- Ensure that all quality claims are approved and correctly signed off by Quality Department
- Liaised with relevant debtors to address and resolve queries and discrepancies.
- Capture sales data onto Sales Table and Update daily / weekly / monthly
- Assisted Invoicing Clerk by preparing delivery notes for all customers.
- Ensure original invoices reach customers (through courier / direct delivery)
- Ensure / check that deliveries correspond with Invoice - do regular dispatch audits of deliveries
- Review and safekeeping of all Pods - signed delivery notes
- Attend to and liaise with Aftermarket customers when requested in terms of daily orders and requirements
- Calculated costs of sales for imports of raw materials, including full hides, crust, and chemicals.
- Maintained imports documentation files related to cost of sales.
- Processed imports cost of sales journals to relevant ledger accounts and reconciled balances.
- Reconciled all current and new inter-company accounts.
- Process month end journals in terms of Opening and Closing Stock Values
- Process month end journals in terms of Raw materials Goods in Transit Values
- Assist FM in tasks related to all Pastel Journals and Book entries for on time Month end reporting.
- Preparing of Daily bank accounts balances report
- Responsible for preparing and loading of Bank station payments / transactions as required
- Responsible for preparing of Inter bank transfers and letters for signature
- Executed bank reconciliations for local and Forex accounts, ensuring timely month-end closure.
- Assisting FM with monthly calculation and payment of Statutory Taxes - PAYE, SDL, UIF, VAT
- Assisted Financial Manager in controlling and verifying creditors reconciliations, contributing to accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
- Assisted in preparing and loading creditors payments on bank station for management approval.
- Assist and remind FM of Pastel weekly and monthly back ups.
- Assist FM with preparation of Annual Financial Audit.
- Assist FM with on time month-end reporting preparation and submission – up to TB & FOREST report
- Assisted Financial Manager in preparing correspondence, letters, and Excel tables.
- Attend to other reasonable tasks requested by Management from time to time
Bookkeeper
Malanseuns Nurseries
Menlyn
06.2001 - 05.2003
- Processed financial transactions and generated reports to enhance financial oversight.
- Maintained accurate financial records to ensure compliance and support decision-making.
- Handled cash transactions at the register.
- Assisted visitors and clients at reception.
- Performed administrative tasks to support operations.
- Provided assistance to customers with inquiries.
- Coordinated order processing and fulfilment to streamline customer service and improve satisfaction.
Financial Officer
Department of Labour
03.2000 - 10.2000
- Managed financial records by tracking income and expenses to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Handled creditor communications to address and resolve payment issues effectively
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
Financial and Administration Officer
Financial Rehabilitation Centre
04.1999 - 02.2000
- Restructured client portfolios, enhancing asset allocation and risk management
- Managed office correspondence, including emails, phone calls and mail, efficiently and promptly.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to data protection regulations and upholding company integrity.
- Developed and implemented efficient filing systems, significantly improving document retrieval times.
Snr Financial Officer
Rentmeester Insurance Ltd
06.1994 - 03.1999
- Created annual budget plan for department, aligning financial resources with strategic objectives
- Oversaw accounts for debtors and creditors, ensuring timely payments and maintaining financial integrity
- Managed control of company assets and inventory
- Streamlined purchasing processes for necessary supplies, optimising resource allocation across branches
- Administered petty cash for multiple branches
- Executed general administrative tasks for office
- Conducted ITC checks for compliance
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - SARS/Payroll
SAGE
Online01-2026
Finance Certificate - DCC Local Government Finance
Damelin
12-2014
Membership Certificate -
Intec/Institute of Certified Bookkeeper
01-2007
Certificate - Pastel Accounting
Varsity College
01-2002
Diploma - Bookkeeping
Damelin
01-1999
High School - English, Afrikaans, Business Economics, Biology, Typing, Domestic Science
FH Odendaal
01-1989
Certificate of Proficiency - Insurance
Rentmeester
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable and receivable
- AP/AR accounting
- AP/AR management
- Invoicing
- Accounts reconciliation
- Accounts payable reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- Invoicing
- Payroll processing
- Payroll administration
- Financial reporting
- Financial reporting familiarity
- Budget management
- Cash flow management
- Expense tracking
- Transaction accounting
- VAT return processing
- VAT preparation
- Data analysis
- Data interpreting
- Data entry accuracy
- Bookkeeping software
- Bookkeeping methods
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Advanced computer skills
- Google Workspace
- Deadline focused
- Deadline-oriented
- Effective time management
- Organisational skills
- Attention to Detail
- Administrative efficiency
- Email management
- Customer relations
- Customer analysis
- Debt collection
- Purchase orders handling
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Continuous professional development
- Numerical proficiency
- Excel
- AP procedures
- Payment Processing
- AP/AR
- Accounts payable management
- Ledger maintenance
- Fluent in English
- Deadline focused
- Interpersonal skills
- Ledger maintenance
- Knowledgeable in accountancy
- Fluent in English
Custom Section
Jonel, 27
Languages
Afrikaans
Personal Information
- Age: 54
- Health Status: Very good
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Laerskool Lindopark
11.2012 - Current
Bookkeeper / Financial Assistant
Zendaleather (PTY) Ltd
05.2003 - 06.2011
Bookkeeper
Malanseuns Nurseries
06.2001 - 05.2003
Financial Officer
Department of Labour
03.2000 - 10.2000
Financial and Administration Officer
Financial Rehabilitation Centre
04.1999 - 02.2000
Snr Financial Officer
Rentmeester Insurance Ltd
06.1994 - 03.1999
Certificate of Higher Education - SARS/Payroll
SAGE
Finance Certificate - DCC Local Government Finance
Damelin
Membership Certificate -
Intec/Institute of Certified Bookkeeper
Certificate - Pastel Accounting
Varsity College
Diploma - Bookkeeping
Damelin
High School - English, Afrikaans, Business Economics, Biology, Typing, Domestic Science
FH Odendaal
Certificate of Proficiency - Insurance
Rentmeester