T Hil

Results-driven Administrative Manager with over 15 years of experience supporting sales, procurement, finance, and logistics operations within manufacturing and commercial environments. Proven expertise in sales administration, procurement coordination, financial administration, payroll, and office management. Recognised for improving operational efficiency, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Advanced user of Sage Pastel, Microsoft Office, and administrative systems with a strong track record in leadership, problem solving, and stakeholder communication.

Admin Manager - Ceramic Anilox Engravers

(2025-01 - 2026-04)

• Oversee daily administrative operations supporting Procurement, Sales, Finance, Production and Logistics departments.
• Lead and mentor administrative staff, providing training, guidance and performance support.
• Coordinate sales administration processes including order management, documentation and customer communication.
• Ensure efficient workflow across departments through improved administrative systems and communication.
• Support management with reporting, operational coordination and process improvements.
• Reason for leaving - Seeking an environment that supports independent working and proactive problem solving

Bookkeeper | HR | Payroll - Construction Group Of Companies

(2023-06 - 2024-12)

• Managed full debtors' function including credit applications, invoicing, statements and collections.
• Maintained accurate debtor records and conducted age analysis using Sage Pastel.
• Processed receipts, cash book entries and bank reconciliations.
• Handled creditor processing including supplier invoices, reconciliations and age analysis.
• Administered payroll include employee contracts, wages, salaries and pay-slip generation.
• Monitored employee attendance records using IVMS systems to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Reason for leaving - Stepped away from the position due to family commitments

Local & International Sales Liaison - Ceramic Anilox Engravers

(2019-03 - 2023-05)

• Supported International and Local Sales teams by managing customer enquiries and quotation processes.
• Prepared Quotations and Proforma invoices using Sage Pastel and Allpac systems.
• Coordinated courier dispatch, delivery scheduling and transport planning.
• Managed logistics documentation and shipment coordination for domestic and international customers.
• Prepared clearing instructions and waybills for export and import shipments.
• Reason for leaving - Relocated

Creditors / Debtors Clerk - Ceramic Anilox Engravers

(2018-05 - 2019-03)

• Managed customer invoicing, statements and debtor collections.
• Maintained debtor and creditor ledgers within Sage Pastel.
• Performed age analysis and assisted with financial reconciliations.
• Processed Purchase orders, Supplier invoices and payment documentation.
• Promoted

Creditors Clerk - Africa Soul Footwear Pty Ltd

(2011-08 - 2017-12)

• Processed supplier invoices and ensured correct documentation and approvals.
• Maintained accurate creditor ledger records.
• Performed creditor age analysis and assisted with cash flow management.
• Completed reconciliations and bank statement processing.
• Reason for leaving - Retrenched

Debtors Clerk - Alan J Manufacturers

(2010-03 - 2011-07)

• Followed up with customers to collect outstanding payments.
• Maintained accurate debtor records and updated master files.
• Processed bank statements and reconciliations.
• Reason for leaving - Pursued career advancement

Receptionist - Davidsons Discount Boards Durban

(2007-09 - 2010-02)

• Managed switchboard operations and handled incoming communications.
• Performed general office administration and document management.
• Maintained filing systems and petty cash records.
• Reason for leaving - Position concluded due to company relocation

Matric - Wingen Heights Secondary

Bookkeeper - Bookkeeping - Damelin / Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

Pastel Accounting - Careers 2000

Certified - Secretarial & Business Administration - Cyber.com

Certified - Introduction to Computers - Cyber.com

Certified - Advanced Computers - Cyber.com

Certified - Office Management - Cyber.com