Melissa Windsor

We relocated from Jhb to KZN after I was retrenched and I am currently self-employed working as a remote bookkeeper in partnership with the accountant of my previous company.

Carol

Gouws from KC2 Accounting Contact no: 065 744 8128 Email: carol@kc2accounting.co.za My skills are: High attention to detail and accuracy. Reliable & accountable. Confident working with numbers and accounting software. Strong organizational & time management skills. A can-do attitude and willingness to learn.

Personal Assistant to MD / Financial Manager at Exclusive Beauty Solutions (2008 – 2025)

Importer/ Supplier of Skincare and Nail Products to Professional Beauty Salons. Retrenched after 16 years.

• Full PA Function to MD, Managing Diary, Booking Flights & Accommodation Local and International, Company Functions etc.
• Customer Service – Receiving Orders, Preparing Quotations, Sales Orders and Invoicing. Maintain Database & Client Records.
• Logistics - Overseeing Dispatch/Couriers. Liaising with Forwarders. Assist with DG Documents, Customs Clearance/Comm. Inv. Receive Stock via Air or Boat Shipments. Calculate Landed Cost. Add Stock to Sage Pastel, Create New SKU's. Update Price Lists.
• Debtors Control – Process Payments Daily, Handle Account Queries, Weekly Age Analysis, Email Statements, Maintain Good Customer Relations, Follow Up on Outstanding and Overdue Accounts.
• Creditors Control - Process and Reconcile Delivery Notes, Invoices, Credit Notes, Faulty Stock Returns. Prepare & Pay Suppliers.
• Inventory - Stock Takes, Do Stock Adjustments on Sage Pastel. Order placement and liaising with EMEA's. Meet Order Deadlines. Worked on PartnerCast Online Ordering System for CND Nail Brand (Revlon USA, France)
• Process Banks & Do Reconciliation, Petty Cash, General Ledger Capturing & Correcting Discrepancies. Data Capturing.
• Prepare Sales Reports, Stock Reports, Update GP Spreadsheets. Manage Cash Flow Report Daily.
• Performed Month-End Closing Procedures to Trial Balance. Identifying and Resolving Discrepancies. Produce Management Accounts. Performed Financial Year-End Closing Procedures at end February and Submitted TB and Reports to Accountant.
• Payroll – Attendance Registers & Time sheets. Fuel Logbooks of Sales Staff. Expenses Claims. Managed fleet of 4 vehicles.
• Prepare and Submit on eFiling - UIF, EMP and VAT Returns. COIDA and IRP'5.
• Manage the Office & Staff in absence of Director while away or travelling. Can work under pressure.

Procurement Officer / Office Administrator / Receptionist at Textile Junction CC (2003 – 2008)

Printing Company. Was offered a better position.

• Front Desk, General Office Administration, Stock Control and Procurement
• Wages (Weekly 30+ Employees)

Office Administrator at Ilanto Print CC (1999 – 2003)

Printing Company. Owner Emigrated & Company Changed Ownership.

• Reception, General Office Duties
• Invoicing & Scheduling Deliveries
• Stock Control and Ordering
• Sales Reports

Office Administrator at CSS Servutron (1997 – 1999)

Computer Company. Company Closed.

Senior Certificate – Kuswag High School (1991)