Sherelda Dareldene Smith
Administrative Controller
21 Goodison Court Koopmans Ave Kraaifontein
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven professional poised for an Administrative Controller role, with a proven track record in optimizing financial procedures and implementing robust control measures. Expertise in financial analysis and budget management complements a strong ability to foster collaborative environments that drive organizational success. Recognized for achieving company goals through strategic cross-functional teamwork and innovative problem-solving. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering measurable results in fast-paced settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Controller
Town Lodge Bellville
04.2020 - Current
- Salaries
- Debtors payments
- Creditors payment
- Creditors Recons
- Allocating payments
- Commission
- Purchase orders
- Capex
Receptionist
City Lodge Pinelands
04.2008 - 06.2020
- Check in and Check out of guest
- Hand over from the previous day
- Action wake – up calls
- Check main emails and action urgent emails
- Pre-arrival contact and Extranet
Reservationist/ Admin Controller
City Lodge Grandwest
07.2016 - 03.2020
- View Arrivals for the month ahead and do follow up with the relevant agents with regards to preparing the pre-arrival contact
- Attend various meetings pertaining to the department
- Ensure response time on the relevant platforms are up to date
- Ensure that Track-Tech times are correct
- Follow up on meeting minutes that need to be actioned and prioritise accordingly
- Allocate the updated Dineplan payments on the PM. Ensure that it balances, if not investigate the discrepancy
- Before end of shift ensure that all tasks completed, anything outstanding needs to be placed on the handover.
- Daily targets need to be achieved before end of shift.
- Ensure handover is completed for the following shift.
Education
Bookkeeping Certificate -
IQ Academy
01.2025
Hotel Management
Rosebank College
01.2008
Grade 12 - undefined
Bernadino Heights High School
01.2005
Skills
Payroll administration
Cash flow management
Cost control
Purchasing management
Internal controls
Budget planning
Tax compliance
Expense tracking
Auditing procedures
Processing payments
Payroll processing
Timeline
Administrative Controller
Town Lodge Bellville
04.2020 - Current
Reservationist/ Admin Controller
City Lodge Grandwest
07.2016 - 03.2020
Receptionist
City Lodge Pinelands
04.2008 - 06.2020
Hotel Management
Rosebank College
Grade 12 - undefined
Bernadino Heights High School
Bookkeeping Certificate -
IQ Academy