Nicole Smith

Experienced Bookkeeper and Finance Administrator with strong experience in full-function bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, SARS submissions, reconciliations, and cashflow management across SMEs and project-based businesses. Skilled in Xero, Sage Accounting, Sage Payroll, and Excel. Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in part-time or after-hours bookkeeping roles.

Senior Bookkeeper & Finance Administrator at EuroCasa | EuroCasa Blend | Trend Stone (2023-02 – Present)

• Manage full finance and admin function across multiple entities (AP, AR, payroll, and statutory compliance).
• Prepare VAT201, EMP201/501, UIF, and COID submissions and handle SARS queries.
• Perform monthly bank, GL, VAT, and payroll reconciliations with accurate month-end journals.
• Maintain asset registers, depreciation journals, and supporting financial documentation.
• Assist directors with cashflow monitoring, management accounts, and financial decision-making.
• Oversee supplier invoices, purchase orders, payments, and cost allocations.

Bookkeeper & Finance Administrator (Remote) at Glacial Projects (PTY) LTD (2019-02 – Present)

• Process weekly and fortnightly payroll and wage calculations
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT and EMP201 returns
• Perform monthly bank, VAT, payroll, and supplier reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and supplier payment processing
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Assist with SARS compliance and payroll administration
• Support month-end financial processing and reporting
• Process journals and maintain general bookkeeping functions remotely.

Senior Bookkeeper at Dreco Projects (PTY) LTD (2022-10 – 2023-01)

• Managed full bookkeeping function including AP, AR, payroll and statutory returns
• Prepared monthly management reports for senior management
• Conducted general ledger, bank, VAT and PAYE reconciliations
• Calculated and processed fortnightly wages and payments
• Maintained multiple bank and company accounts
• Tracked project costs against budgets and assisted with project financial control
• Maintained asset registers and processed depreciation journals

Bookkeeper & Finance Administrator at Glacial Coatings & Flooring (PTY) LTD (2019-02 – 2022-09)

• Led the finance function including bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance
• Prepared monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and trial balance
• Managed subsidiary and loan accounts and ensured accurate reconciliations
• Oversaw fortnightly wage calculations and payments
• Prepared month-end and year-end financial information
• Maintained company budgets and monitored cashflow
• Handled VAT returns, EMP submissions and SARS correspondence
• Managed supplier payments and purchase order processing.

Matric – Westridge High School (2010)

Diploma in Hospitality Management – International Hotel School (2013)

Bookkeeping & Financial Accounting – ICB - Skills Academy (2025)