Queen Adams
Office Assistant/Administrator
About
An enthusiastic and professional Office Assistant/Administrator, who enjoys being part of as well as leading a successful and productive team. Quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. Able to work well on own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Even under significant pressure. Possesses a strong ability to perform effectively.
Experience
Project Finance - SARS
(2020-04 - 2023-12)
- Oversee the planning and delivery of projects
- Ensure that work is completed on time and within budget
- Organise logistics, delegate work and keep track of spending
- Daily duties to optimize project portfolios, balance capacity against demand, and connect plans and resources to project execution
- Update Project Management Office (PMO) with Reports and spending advice
- Analyse financial data to identify financial status
- Conduct cost and benchmarking analyses
- Prepare budget reports
- Develop financial models and reports
- Participate in regular audits and recommend corrective financial actions plans
- Stakeholder communication
- Reporting to Finance Manager on status of Projects
Functional Specialist - SARS
(2016-01 - 2020-12)
- Overseeing projects relating to Cash flow, Financial Reporting, and Revenue and expenses
- Assisting departments in creating and managing forecasts and budgets for various projects
- Gathering and analysing data to identify areas for improvement and/or develop solutions to keep projects on budget and on time
- Establishing appropriate internal controls and project governance
- Supporting design and execution of the implementation process, including business requirement gathering, process documentation and solutions design
- Implementing change management strategies, ensuring stakeholders and teams are trained and adjusted to the new process
Personal Assistant to Executive: Management Accounting - SARS
(2011-01 - 2016-12)
- Schedule meetings and manage calendars
- Answer phone calls and emails and take messages
- Take accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings
- Help with daily time management
- Run errands as requested
- Plan travel, including flights, accommodation and ground transportation
- Coordinate events and speaking engagements i.e Monthly EXCO
- Draft correspondence such as emails and letters
Admin Assistant/Secretary - DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2007-02 - 2011-03)
- Preparing, organising and storing information in paper and digital form
- Dealing with queries on the phone and by email
- Greeting visitors at reception
- Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and booking rooms
- Arranging travel and accommodation
- Arranging post and deliveries
Secretary - DANTE PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT
(2003-02 - 2007-02)
- Ensure business has an effective filing system
- Photocopying, binding and scanning of important company documents
- Diary and inbox management, as well as travel planning and meeting logistics
Education
Grade 12 - Prosperitus Secondary
CIMA - SA College (2017-01)
