Bookkeeper - Nu Eagle Enterprise - Emalahleni, South Africa
(2021-06 - 2023-03)
- Prepared invoices, processed payments, and followed up on outstanding balances to optimise cash flow.
- Handled cash and deposits using proper accounting procedures and documentation.
- Received, processed and reconciled invoices in financial management system and generated timely payments.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable according to terms of agreements.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable, executing timely collections and payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Prepared weekly, monthly and annual financial reports for analysis by senior accountants.
- Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper.
- Assisted accountants with expense and sales tracking and reporting.
- Managed financial transactions and updated account ledgers to maintain accurate financial records.
- Participated in financial audits, preparing required documents and facilitating smooth audit processes.
- Produced monthly stock reports for use by advisors in financial planning.
- Assisted in budget preparation, monitoring expenditure against projections to advise on financial planning.
Finance Assistant - Northam Primary School - Northam, South Africa
(2015-09 - 2018-05)
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Prepared and processed financial documents, including invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Processed invoices and purchase orders efficiently, guaranteeing timely payments to suppliers and contractors.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Managed financial transactions and maintained accurate records of all company expenditures and receipts.
- Conducted regular bank reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial data and identify discrepancies.
- Gathered all banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Managed petty cash transactions and maintained detailed records of expenditures for accountability.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Provided administrative support, including filing, photocopying, and handling sensitive financial information securely.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and record keeping.
