Anisa Syed

Highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Administrator with over seven years of experience in finance, accounting support and business administration across the retail, petroleum and healthcare industries. Experienced in accounts payable, supplier reconciliations, cashbook processing, payment preparation, payroll support and month-end financial administration. Skilled in preparing payment runs, processing cashbook and credit card transactions, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting accounts payable functions within fast-paced business environments.

Proficient in Sage Evolution, SAP, Pastel and Microsoft Excel, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance and continuous process improvement. Proven ability to provide executive support to senior management while coordinating office operations, insurance administration, travel arrangements, property administration and IT service providers. Recognised for improving administrative processes through the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and service providers.

Currently studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and committed to continuous professional development.

Finance Administrator at Endosurgical (Pty) Ltd (2024-11 – Present)

Reporting to: Finance Manager and Company Director

• Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate accounts payable records using Sage Evolution.
• Prepare supplier payment runs for mid-month, month-end and ad hoc COD payments for management approval.
• Perform monthly supplier reconciliations and resolve supplier account queries efficiently.
• Capture and reconcile all cashbook and company credit card transactions, ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
• Assist with month-end financial processes, including supplier reconciliations, cashbook balancing and journal support.
• Prepare VAT supporting documentation and maintain audit-ready financial records.
• Provide executive administrative support to the Finance Manager and Company Director.
• Coordinate business travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation and vehicle hire.
• Administer company insurance schedules and claims for laptops and office equipment.
• Coordinate office operations across multiple branches, including lease administration, municipal accounts, body corporate matters and office maintenance.
• Liaise with IT service providers regarding laptops, printers, fibre connectivity, telephony, Microsoft licensing and CCTV systems.
• Assist with payroll administration and employee-related finance documentation.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve finance and administrative processes.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, service providers and external stakeholders.
• Successfully supported finance and administrative operations across multiple office locations.
• Maintained accurate cashbook and supplier records to support efficient month-end processing.
• Coordinated with external suppliers and service providers to resolve operational and financial queries promptly.

Assistant to Manager | Creditors & Administration Clerk at Star Retail Group (2022-06 – 2024-11)

• Managed the full creditor's function, including supplier reconciliations and payment preparation.
• Processed invoices, credit notes and supplier documentation using Arch and Easy Accounts.
• Captured Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs), Inter-Branch Transfers (IBTs) and stock adjustments.
• Investigated and resolved supplier account discrepancies.
• Prepared weekly and monthly Gross Profit reports for management.
• Assisted with stock control and inventory administration.
• Managed staff rosters and provided administrative support to management.
• Supported daily store operations and maintained accurate financial records.

Debtors Clerk | Data Capture Clerk at Shiptech Petroleum (2021-03 – 2022-06)

• Processed bulk customer invoicing using SAP.
• Maintained debtor accounts and customer records.
• Performed customer account reconciliations.
• Distributed monthly customer statements.
• Prepared daily and monthly sales reports.
• Investigated and resolved customer account queries.
• Maintained accurate financial and administrative records.

Administrative Clerk at Linton Enterprises (2016-03 – 2020-12)

• Processed invoices and purchase orders.
• Performed supplier and account reconciliations.
• Maintained costing sheets and monitored gross profit.
• Processed quotations and supplier documentation.
• Assisted with basic accounting using Pastel.
• Liaised with suppliers regarding orders and account queries.
• Maintained accurate administrative and financial records.

Brand Ambassador (Part-Time) at Smollan Group (2016 – 2021)

• Represented leading consumer brands during promotional campaigns.
• Delivered excellent customer service and product knowledge.
• Assisted in achieving campaign sales and marketing objectives.
• Built strong relationships with customers and retail teams.

Bachelor of Commerce in BCom

National Certificate in Wholesale & Retail Operations Supervision (NQF Level 4) – W&R SETA (2024)

Higher Certificate in Marketing – UNISA (2021)

National Senior Certificate in Grade 12