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Work History
Education
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References
Awards
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Hilda Sidney de Wit

Hilda Sidney de Wit

Financial Controller/AP Specialist
Durbanville

Summary

Skilled accounts payable professional with strong attention to detail and results-driven approach. Expertise in invoice processing, vendor management, and financial reporting. Highly reliable team player, adept at adapting to changing needs and delivering consistent results. Known for strong analytical skills and effective communication.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

AP SPECIALIST

CKH International
03.2025 - Current
  • Promptly and accurately processing invoice records into Nexus.
  • Answer inquiries about payments and invoices from vendors.
  • Keep records of financial transactions, balance the books and perform account reconciliation.
  • 3-Way full cycle AP.
  • High volume invoice processing.
  • Update new and current vendor master data.
  • Assist with month-end closing.
  • Coordinate with vendors to solve any arising issues and discrepancies.
  • Processing payment runs, e.g. checks and wire transfer requests.
  • Accurately recording wire payments on vendor invoices (MRI).
  • Achievements
  • Ensuring ledgers are up to date and balanced.
  • Ensuring that payments are made on time.
  • Accurate capturing of all invoices and credit memos.
  • Reconciling vendor accounts.
  • Accurate reporting on income statements.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Tintswalo Lodges
02.2021 - 02.2025
  • Processing supplier information, invoices and credit notes on the supplier ledger.
  • Allocation of each invoice/credit note to the correct chart of accounts.
  • Preparing supplier accounts for payments.
  • Supplier reconciliations.
  • Bank reconciliations.
  • Lodge and property financial management.
  • Daily, weekly and monthly accounts payable reports as per ApprovalMax.
  • Resolving supplier account queries.
  • Monthly customer invoicing.
  • Following up on customer payments.
  • Performing ad-hoc assistance to the Finance Manager.
  • Ensuring all invoices are VAT compliant.
  • Preparing and loading bank payments.
  • Loading of new beneficiaries on the bank.
  • Update and processing cash book for petty cash reimbursements.
  • Update and process cash book for all other reimbursements.
  • Update and supply of weekly and monthly profit & loss and age analysis reports.
  • Month-end reconciliation of supplier accounts (+- 156 suppliers).
  • Processing of payments on a daily, weekly and monthly basis (for 13 companies).
  • Daily, weekly and monthly loading of payments on the bank (for 13 companies).
  • Processing of weekly and monthly credit card reimbursements for 6 companies.
  • Processing of credit card reimbursements for the CEO.
  • Achievements
  • Ensuring ledgers are up to date and balanced.
  • Ensuring that payments are made on time and follow up on non-payments.
  • Ensuring bank accounts are reconciled.
  • Accurate capturing of all invoices and credit notes.
  • Reconciling and payment of supplier accounts.
  • Accurate reporting on income statements.

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER

Safari Plains
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Check daily cash up.
  • Daily running of night audit.
  • Preparing guest invoices and allocating payments.
  • Daily reconciliation of petty cash and credit card payments.
  • Spot checks of mid-month and monthly stock takes with outlets (Reception, Spa, Curio).
  • Send daily revenue and audit reports to the group (deposit ledger, debtors age analysis).
  • Submission of month-end reports and documentation to the group.
  • Petty cash control.
  • Processing of supplier invoices and budget control reports.
  • Achievements
  • Successful running of 5-star property front office, ensuring all is done accurately and up to standard.
  • Constantly liaising with all relevant departments to ensure guest expectations are met.
  • Ensuring company SOPs are adhered to.

RECRUITER

Savanna Placements
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Recruiting of suitable candidates for the hospitality industry.
  • Following procedure, e.g. reference checks, candidate interviews, etc.
  • Placing of candidates at various establishments across the country.
  • Achievements
  • Identifying successful candidates and matching them with company requirements followed by placements of candidates at various establishments.

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER

Imbali Safari Lodge, Hamiltons Tented Camp and Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Check daily cash up.
  • Daily running of night audit (End of day on Nebula) after ensuring that all charges have been allocated correctly.
  • Preparing guest invoices and allocating payments.
  • Monthly checking and balancing of Promotions account, ensuring account is signed off by Resident Manager.
  • Daily reconciliation of petty cash and credit card payments.
  • Spot checks of mid-month and monthly stock takes with outlets (Reception, Spa, Curio).
  • Send daily revenue and audit reports to the group.
  • Monthly recon between Payroll (VIP) and our access controls.
  • Reconcile monthly Payroll.
  • Submission of month-end reports and documentation to the group.
  • Compiling weekly Front Office and Human Resources reports.
  • Petty cash control.
  • Processing of supplier invoices and budget control reports.
  • Achievements
  • Successful running of three 5-star properties’s front office, ensuring all is up to standard and in place for the best guest experience.
  • Constantly liaising with all relevant departments to ensure guest expectations are met.

HUMAN RESOURCES & EMPLOYMENT EQUITY MANAGER & BACK OF HOUSE

Mala Mala Game Reserve
11.2014 - 02.2016
  • Daily cash up of staff supply store.
  • Daily cash up of two bars.
  • Preparing of guest invoices.
  • Monthly payroll.
  • Monitoring and implementation of the Employment Equity Succession Plan
  • Check and process daily cash up from Reception.
  • Receipt of cash and credit card payments and reconciliation thereof.
  • Petty cash control and balancing.
  • Processing of supplier invoices.
  • Achievements
  • Successfully implementing and running the Employment Equity Succession Plan.

SENIOR CREDITORS CLERK & VEHICLES ADMINISTRATOR

Tintswalo Lodges
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Month end reconciliation of supplier invoices and statements for three lodges (+- 354 creditors)
  • Payment of all suppliers for three lodges.
  • Petty cash reconciliation for three lodges.
  • Processing invoices, credit notes (+- 700 invoices per month).
  • Financial reports (Age analysis and income statement).
  • Upkeep of filing system for three lodges.
  • Achievements
  • Ensuring ledgers are up to date and balanced.
  • Ensuring that payments are made on time and follow up on non-payments.
  • Ensuring bank accounts are reconciled.
  • Accurate capturing of all invoices and credit notes.
  • Reconciling and payment of supplier accounts.
  • Accurate reporting on income statements.

Education

Hotel Reception Certificate -

Intec College

Grade 12 - undefined

Ben Vorster High School

Skills

  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Xero
  • Sage Pastel
  • T5 MRI
  • T5 Nexus
  • ApprovalMax
  • Brilliant Easypay

Certification

2020 FCS Covid Awareness Course

References

  • Janet, Williams, Accounts Manager, dwill230@yahoo.com, 073 651 7017, Tintswalo Collection
  • Stephen van Schoor, COO, Tintswalo Collection, steve@tintswalo.com
  • Danielle Levey, Management Executive, Extraordinary Resorts, 084 754 6464, danielle@extraordinary.co.za

Awards

  • Performance Award
  • Outstanding contribution award
  • Commendation

Key Strengths

  • Structured and detail orientated person.
  • Accurate record keeping skills.
  • Ability to relate well to others and establish good working relationships.
  • Able to communicate orally, in writing, or via electronic means, in a manner appropriate to the audience.
  • Able to handle change and adapt to new situations.
  • Able to work on own initiative, with minimum supervision.
  • Active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done.
  • An inspiring leader with the ability to think laterally, provide solutions and exercise independent judgment in the resolution of problems.
  • Effective judgement and decision-making skills.
  • Focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Logical approach to analysing problems and determining key issues.
  • Respond quickly to changing situations and work well under pressure while maintaining effectiveness.

Timeline

AP SPECIALIST

CKH International
03.2025 - Current

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Tintswalo Lodges
02.2021 - 02.2025

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER

Safari Plains
07.2019 - 10.2020

RECRUITER

Savanna Placements
05.2018 - 07.2019

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER

Imbali Safari Lodge, Hamiltons Tented Camp and Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
05.2016 - 05.2018

HUMAN RESOURCES & EMPLOYMENT EQUITY MANAGER & BACK OF HOUSE

Mala Mala Game Reserve
11.2014 - 02.2016

SENIOR CREDITORS CLERK & VEHICLES ADMINISTRATOR

Tintswalo Lodges
01.2010 - 01.2014

Grade 12 - undefined

Ben Vorster High School

Hotel Reception Certificate -

Intec College

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