Denise Alwyn

An experienced and detail-oriented Administrator and Credit/Debit Controller with over 30 years of expertise across finance, property management, and retail. Highly skilled in payroll, invoicing, reconciliations, and staff supervision. Thrives in environments that demand precision, efficiency, and steadfast reliability, with a proven track record of delivering results under pressure.

Creditors Administrator - Mafadi Property Management

(2023-01)

• Captured, processed, and methodically verified supplier invoices.
• Maintained clean, up-to-date creditor accounts and granular supplier records.
• Performed rigorous monthly supplier reconciliations and cleared historic discrepancies.
• Investigated and resolved supplier account, payment, and billing queries efficiently.
• Loaded authorized supplier payments for executive approval and final processing.
• Assisted with creditors age analysis and meticulous outstanding account reviews.
• Managed daily cashbook updates, financial record entry, and bank/service provider liaison.
• Coordinated end-to-end payroll and salary-related corporate administration.
• Supported month-end financial management and closing processes.
• Reason for leaving: Retrenched due to strategic company restructuring.

Store Manager - Whitehouse Linen

(2017-01 - 2023-12)

• Drove top-line store sales and oversaw everyday business operations.
• Supervised, mentored, and managed performance for floor staff.
• Executed strict cash handling protocols, daily banking, and end-of-day reconciliations.

Cashier Supervisor - Zomerlust Spar

(2007-01 - 2007-12)

• Supervised point-of-sale cashiers, handled customer queries, and managed checkout flow.
• Responsible for high-volume cash handling, balancing vaults, and cash drop management.

Cashier / Store Manager - Good Hope Sales

(1995-01 - 2002-12)

• Executed comprehensive frontline cashier and customer service duties.
• Managed staff oversight, daily scheduling, and end-of-day bookkeeping.

Manager - Ingred Fashion Clothing, Bra Boutique

Cashier - Blue Max, Seven Eleven

Volunteer Consultant Family Support - Paarl Hospital

Grade 12 Senior Certificate - Noorder Paarl Secondary School (1987-01 - 1991-12)