Veronica van der Westhuizen
Kroonstad
Summary
Strategic financial and HR manager with expertise in financial reporting and compliance management. Delivers precise trial balances and management accounts to enhance decision-making. Optimizes HR functions and payroll administration to improve organizational performance and employee engagement. Proficient in SAP, LabourNet, Xero, STEM, Excel, Syft, PRP solutions, and MS Office.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial and HR Manager
Pick n Pay Family Kroonstad
Kroonstad
01.2010 - Current
- Delivered accurate financial reporting culminating in timely trial balance and management accounts.
Achieved streamlined reconciliation processes for debtors and creditors, improving financial oversight.
Optimised HR and payroll responsibilities, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
Teacher
Zenith High School
Kroonstad
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Facilitated learning experiences for high school students in mathematics and life sciences.
Supported student understanding of scientific concepts and mathematical principles.
Assisted with the development of literacy skills in both mathematics and science.
Debt Manager
Free State Maize
Welkom
05.2005 - 11.2007
- Secured significant loan approvals for farming operations through effective asset valuation processes.
Optimised crop pricing strategies to maximise profitability in agricultural financing.
Enhanced financial department support systems resulting in improved operational efficiency.
Electronic Banking
Saampro
Kroonstad
01.2002 - 04.2005
- Achieved accurate data entry for financial products, enhancing overall efficiency.
Delivered comprehensive forensic investigations on bank statements, uncovering critical insights.
Facilitated precise calculations for loan evaluations, contributing to informed financial strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting
Unisa
Pretoria01-2010
Skills
- Employee training
- Payroll administration
- HR policies development
- Talent acquisition
- Performance management
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- Compliance management
- Process optimization
- Multitasking abilities
- Human resources operations
- MS Office
- Compliance
- Staff training and development
- Excellent communication skills
- File and records management
- HR and recruitment
- Labour law compliance
- Payroll processing
- Analytical skills
- Payroll software proficiency
- Employee database management
- Business management
- Managing and mentoring
- Data-driven decision-making
- Keen problem solver
- HR software mastery
- Excel proficiency
- Financial budgeting
- Month-end close
- Taxation compliance
- Cash flow analysis
- HR administration
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Accountancy principles
- VAT returns
- Attention to Detail
- Cashflow forecasting
- P and L responsibility
- Management accounting
- Sage Accounting
- Regulatory compliance
Languages
Afrikaans
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
Interests
- Enjoy horse riding, outdoor adventures, cooking and artistic activities
Timeline
Financial and HR Manager
Pick n Pay Family Kroonstad
01.2010 - Current
Teacher
Zenith High School
01.2008 - 08.2009
Debt Manager
Free State Maize
05.2005 - 11.2007
Electronic Banking
Saampro
01.2002 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance and Accounting
Unisa