Hi, I’m
THANDEKA MAPE
Bookkeeper
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ketsi Gas and Equipment
Accounts Administrator
7 2022 - Current
Job overview
- Started as an Intern under First Job Program placed at Ketsi Gas and Equipment
- Key responsibilities: Manage obligations to suppliers, customers, and third-party vendors
- Report on the status of accounts payables and receivables
- Prepare send and store invoices, quotes, and statements on Sage Accounting System
- Contact clients and send reminders to ensure timely payments
- Update internal accounting databases and spreadsheets
- Prepare Trip sheets for drivers for gas stove installations
- Renew compliance documents: Cipc returns, CSD Update, and worker's compensation
- Managing Cost projections and analysis
- Manage file records manually.
SA Guide Dogs association
Call Centre Agent
07.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for outbound calls to potential and existing donors
- Update donor's details on Netlinks
- Promoting merchandise, raffle tickets and Caller and tie
- Assisting with dog training where necessary
- Re-activate and add new donors on Netlinks.
Mountain Top Production
Bookkeeper
12.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Prepare Cash flow projections and Budget plan for the show
- Prepare and update VAT, Petty cash reconciliation
- Prepare payroll reconciliation
- Report on the status of accounts payable and receivables
- Prepare send and store Invoices, Quotes, and Statements using a spreadsheet
- Allocate payments for the show.
Self-Employed
Bookkeeper/ Business Administrator
02.2018 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Assisting client (SMME Companies) in managing their financials, SARS Service and CIPC
- Assist SMME companies with tender Administration for government projects
- Prepare pricing schedules, Bills of Quantities and invoices for clients.
Metropolitan Insurance
Financial Adviser
03.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Advising clients with financial products
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients by participating in presentations
- Evaluate risks and secure quotations for long-term insurance able to convert leads to secure a sale
- Capture new clients' applications
- Update the client's information on the database.
TTP Consulting
Financial Administrator
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Assist clients with company registrations and other CIPC services
- Create BBBEE, Share certificates and letters of accountants for clients and it has to be signed by an authorized accountant
- Prepare, send, and store invoices, quotes, and statements using Sage Accounting System
- Assist clients with tax services using E-filing Systems to prepare bank reconciliation
- Assist clients with Tender administration and pricing schedules of particular project applications.
Education
University of Johannesburg
National Diploma in Financial Information Systems
01.2010 - 05.2015
Kwadedangendlale High School
Completed Commercial Studies (NCS) Grade 12
CTI Education Group
Certificate introduction to Business Administration
04.2008
SAGE University
Certificate in SBCACSA - Sage Business Cloud Accounting Practitioner
06.2023
Skills
Communications
Data entry and Analysis
Customer service and support
Problem-Solving
Decision making
Analytical
Self-Employed
Strong Organizational
Cost accounting
Budget Preparation
Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
Team Collaboration
Adaptability
Proficiency in MS Office
Bank Reconciliation
Accounts receivable management
Invoice Processing
Tax Compliance
Payroll Processing
Accounting Software Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Managed finances of the production for One Day Leader and reduced costs by 50% in 2020
- Assisted individuals with their tax affairs and managed to save 60% of client from owing SARS in 2022
- Managed to meet a target for Collar and Tie promotion during my post with SA Guide dogs in 2021
- Received a Makro voucher worth of R600 for meeting a target of signing up stop orders for insurance financial products in 2017
Driverlicense
Code C1
References
- Ketsi Gas and Equipment, Mr. Moeketsi Mpitso (Managing Director), +27 63 294 3938 | +27 11 760 9062, ketsi@ketsige.com
- Mountain Top Production, Mr. Mphumezi Mapasa (Executive Producer), +27 82 072 6661, mapasa@mtpro.co.za
- SA Guide-Dogs Association, Mrs. Florence Blisland (Supervisor), +27 11 705 3512, florenceB@guidedog.org.za
- FNB Internship, Mrs. Caroline Drury (First-Job Learner Coach), +27 79 506 8289 | +27 12 4609824, cdrury@duja.co.za
Timeline
SAGE University
Certificate in SBCACSA - Sage Business Cloud Accounting Practitioner
06.2023
Call Centre Agent
SA Guide Dogs association
07.2021 - 06.2022
Bookkeeper
Mountain Top Production
12.2019 - 06.2020
Bookkeeper/ Business Administrator
Self-Employed
02.2018 - 11.2019
Financial Adviser
Metropolitan Insurance
03.2017 - 01.2018
Financial Administrator
TTP Consulting
01.2016 - 01.2017
University of Johannesburg
National Diploma in Financial Information Systems
01.2010 - 05.2015
CTI Education Group
Certificate introduction to Business Administration
04.2008
Accounts Administrator
Ketsi Gas and Equipment
7 2022 - Current
Kwadedangendlale High School
Completed Commercial Studies (NCS) Grade 12