Cassandra Schutte

Detail-oriented and highly organized Bookkeeper and Accounting Assistant with over 13 Years of experience providing comprehensive financial support to businesses. Expertise in managing accounts payable/receivable, reconciling bank statements and preparing monthly costing reports. Proficient in accounting software such as Sage Accounting & Pastel Projects. Committed to maintaining accuracy in financial documentation while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Bookkeeping & Accounting: General ledger, journal entries, accounts payable/receivable, Payroll journal processing, Cash book and bank reconciliations (10 Cash Books incl. Credit Cards)

Financial Reporting: Project Cost Analyst, Control and Monthly Reporting

Accounting Software: Advance Sage Pastel and Projects, Microsoft Office – Word, Excel.

Data Entry & Management: Accurate and efficient entry of financial data into accounting systems

Full Creditor Function: Processing, payment preparation, Credit Applications and any other as required

Attention to Detail: Excellent at identifying discrepancies and ensuring data integrity

Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workloads efficiently.

Fleet Control: strong analytical skills, detailed financial reporting, budgeting and cost management

Fixed Asset Accounting: ensure accurate recording and classification of fixed assets. This involves not only the initial acquisition but also any subsequent improvements, disposals, or transfers. Proper documentation and timely updates are essential to maintain an accurate asset register, which serves as the foundation for all subsequent accounting activities.

Procurement: Processing purchase orders for goods and services within the organization.

Petty Cash: meticulous attention to detail when handling cash, accurately recording transactions, maintaining receipts, and regularly reconciling the petty cash fund to ensure financial accuracy and accountability, alongside strong organizational skills to keep track of all petty cash transactions and related documentation

Depreciation: Monthly Depreciation calculations and processing onto accounting system.

Export Administrator: Coordinate export shipments as per instruction and ensure that relevant parties are informed and expedite when necessary. Follow up availability, quantity, delivery and loading schedules to completion for both air and sea freight orders. Follow-up and complete all clearing and forwarding related issues in order to meet deadlines

Audit Assistant: Assistance and Preparation of Audit Files - Perform reconciliations of accounts, including bank accounts, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledgers. Review supporting documentation for the reconciling items and investigate discrepancies.

Full CV can be sent on request.

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