Amanda Hedges

I am a highly organised and detail-oriented administrative professional with 10+ years of experience coordinating office administration, supported by strong IT and data management skills. My diverse background across multiple fields has strengthened my adaptability and broadened my skill set. I am skilled in multitasking, prioritising workloads, and supporting process improvements to enhance business operations and efficiency.

Accounting Assistant at WM Accountants (2025-06 – Present)

• Process payroll for multiple companies monthly using SimplePay, ensuring accurate and on-time submissions.
• Capture EMP201 values and process SARS eFiling payments via the SARS eFiling portal.
• Allocate and reconcile transactions across multiple company accounts using Sage Accounting Online.

Remote IT Administrator & Financial Clerk at Ichthus Academy (2021-07 – Present)

• Capture and reconcile monthly bank statements for the institution using MS Dynamics NAV 2017.
• Prepare and issue monthly debtor accounts and process all creditor payments accurately and on time.
• Manage full IT infrastructure remotely, including software updates, hardware procurement, OneDrive cloud backups, and staff technical support.
• Install new applications and perform system upgrades and troubleshooting across the organisation.

Research Assistant at Paragon Global (2024-05 – 2024-12)

• Supported research initiatives using strong data management, information gathering, and organisational skills.

TEFL Teacher at Self-Employed (2024-04 – 2024-12)

• Delivered English language instruction to international students via online platforms.

Assistant Teacher at Ichthus Academy (2018-01 – 2021-06)

• Taught Life Skills (Gr 4–6), Life Orientation (Gr 7), Creative Arts (Gr 7), and Computer Skills using the CS4A Curriculum.
• Supported learner development and maintained accurate records for administration and reporting purposes.

Admin Clerk at Shield Security (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Invoiced debtors, processed creditor payments, and reconciled bank statements on Pastel Accounting.
• Managed full payroll cycle including salary and wage processing for multiple employees.

Owner / Manager at Cup & Cake Coffee Corner (2010-01 – 2015-11)

• Managed all business operations including invoicing, rent collection, supplier billing, and financial administration.
• Oversaw stock control, staff supervision, and day-to-day operational management.

Admin Clerk at Shield Security | Procor SA (2008-01 – 2009-12)

• Managed debtor invoicing, creditor payments, bank reconciliations on Pastel Accounting, and payroll processing.

Assistant Teacher at Ichthus Academy (2006-01 – 2007-12)

• Assisted supervising teacher with classroom management and delivered computer skills instruction using SkillsPro.

Music, Dance & Art Teacher at Creare Training Centre (2004-01 – 2005-06)

• Delivered creative arts education and assisted with computer skills instruction using SkillsPro.

National Senior Certificate – Bethlehem Voortrekker High School (2003)

120-Hour TEFL Foundation Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language – eTEFL Online (2024)