Sonet Seegers
East London
Summary
Driven and decisive Financial Administrator offering 20+ years of experience managing human resources teams to deliver compliance, personnel communication and workforce programs. Flexible and focused with expertise in recruitment and retention, mediation, staff training and development and complex problem resolution. Develops and implements HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business strategy. Talented Financial controller with expertise managing all aspects of financial operations. Adept in improving internal controls to mitigate risks and developing high-performing teams. Accomplished in guiding financial strategies that contribute to exponential organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Administrator
Premier Hotel Regent and East London International Convention Centre
East London
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted managers with performance management activities such as goal setting and annual reviews.
- Provided guidance on disciplinary actions when needed.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting.
- Managed month-end closing process including journal entries and account analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions in the general ledger system.
- Created detailed budgets for each department within the organization.
- Performed variance analysis between actual results and budgeted amounts.
- Identified areas of cost savings or increased efficiency through process improvements.
- Prepared monthly financial reports and complied with reporting procedures.
- Managed and directed budgets, expenditures, accounting, financial reporting.
- Oversaw preparation of financial statements, reports and forecast projections.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Maintained a clean front office environment including lobby area.
- Monitored customer accounts for overdue payments or discrepancies.
- Processed payments from customers using cash, credit cards or checks.
- Managed billing and payments, ensuring accurate financial transactions.
- Assisted front office staff by taking initiative to help upper management and coordinate events.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies used at the front desk such as stationary items, key cards.
- Ensured proper maintenance of check-in and check-out log books, reservation logs and other related documents.
- Liaised with vendors like housekeeping department, security personnel regarding guest requests or concerns.
- Supervised the preparation of guest bills and invoices ensuring accuracy before issuing them to guests.
- Monitored front desk operations on a regular basis to identify areas for improvement or corrective action.
- Assisted in recruiting, training, evaluating and developing staff members in order to maintain high standards of performance.
- Ensured compliance with hotel policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal regulations.
Financial and HR Administrator
Premier Resort Cutty Sark
Scottburgh
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Assisted managers with performance management activities such as goal setting and annual reviews.
- Provided guidance on disciplinary actions when needed.
- Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting.
- Managed month-end closing process including journal entries and account analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions in the general ledger system.
- Created detailed budgets for each department within the organization.
- Performed variance analysis between actual results and budgeted amounts.
- Identified areas of cost savings or increased efficiency through process improvements.
- Prepared monthly financial reports and complied with reporting procedures.
- Managed and directed budgets, expenditures, accounting, financial reporting.
- Oversaw preparation of financial statements, reports and forecast projections.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Maintained a clean front office environment including lobby area.
- Monitored customer accounts for overdue payments or discrepancies.
- Processed payments from customers using cash, credit cards or checks.
- Managed billing and payments, ensuring accurate financial transactions.
- Assisted front office staff by taking initiative to help upper management and coordinate events.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies used at the front desk such as stationary items, key cards.
- Ensured proper maintenance of check-in and check-out log books, reservation logs and other related documents.
- Liaised with vendors like housekeeping department, security personnel regarding guest requests or concerns.
- Supervised the preparation of guest bills and invoices ensuring accuracy before issuing them to guests.
- Monitored front desk operations on a regular basis to identify areas for improvement or corrective action.
- Assisted in recruiting, training, evaluating and developing staff members in order to maintain high standards of performance.
- Ensured compliance with hotel policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal regulations.
Financial and HR Administrator
Premier Resort Sani Pass and Himeville Arms
Underberg
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted managers with performance management activities such as goal setting and annual reviews.
- Provided guidance on disciplinary actions when needed.
- Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting.
- Managed month-end closing process including journal entries and account analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions in the general ledger system.
- Created detailed budgets for each department within the organization.
- Performed variance analysis between actual results and budgeted amounts.
- Identified areas of cost savings or increased efficiency through process improvements.
- Prepared monthly financial reports and complied with reporting procedures.
- Managed and directed budgets, expenditures, accounting, financial reporting.
- Oversaw preparation of financial statements, reports and forecast projections.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Maintained a clean front office environment including lobby area.
- Monitored customer accounts for overdue payments or discrepancies.
- Processed payments from customers using cash, credit cards or checks.
- Managed billing and payments, ensuring accurate financial transactions.
- Assisted front office staff by taking initiative to help upper management and coordinate events.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies used at the front desk such as stationary items, key cards.
- Ensured proper maintenance of check-in and check-out log books, reservation logs and other related documents.
- Liaised with vendors like housekeeping department, security personnel regarding guest requests or concerns.
- Supervised the preparation of guest bills and invoices ensuring accuracy before issuing them to guests.
- Monitored front desk operations on a regular basis to identify areas for improvement or corrective action.
- Assisted in recruiting, training, evaluating and developing staff members in order to maintain high standards of performance.
- Ensured compliance with hotel policies and procedures as well as local, state and federal regulations.
Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator
Courlanders Agencies
East London
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Analyzed financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and techniques to improve profitability.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Managed payroll processing for staff members.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits of company finances.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing, and collections.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pionier Highschool
Vryheid11-1990
Skills
- Career Pathing Guidance
- Background Checks Coordination
- Benefits Administration
- Employee assistance programs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Administrator
Premier Hotel Regent and East London International Convention Centre
09.2024 - Current
Financial and HR Administrator
Premier Resort Cutty Sark
12.2020 - 09.2024
Financial and HR Administrator
Premier Resort Sani Pass and Himeville Arms
04.2018 - 12.2020
Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator
Courlanders Agencies
07.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Pionier Highschool
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