Vanessa Gouws

I'm an Adaptable, open-minded, analytical accounting administrator with over 20 years of experience eager to join a respectable, customer-focused institution as a Financial Administrator or HR Administrator.

Financial Administrator at PRG Electrical Engineering and Services, PRG Projects & HGC Properties (2003-08 – Present)

With 20+ years of experience in the accounts department, I have a strong track record in managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and accurate reconciliation. My expertise includes working with debtors and creditors, processing invoices, handling payments, and resolving account discrepancies. I am a fast learner with a keen eye for detail, enabling me to efficiently manage large volumes of transactions and maintain financial accuracy.

My ability to effectively communicate with clients and internal stakeholders have been instrumental in resolving payment issues and fostering positive relationships. Proactive and willing to be trained.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable with strong track record
• Ensure timely payments and accurate reconciliation
• Work with debtors and creditors
• Process invoices and handle payments
• Resolve account discrepancies
• Reconcile payments raised and receipt with bank statements
• Provide Auditors with information
• Manage petty cash and company Assets
• Process Purchase Orders, GRV's, Quotations
• Follow up delivery
• Keep all stakeholders up to date regarding Quotations and Purchase orders

Human Resource Administrator at PRG Electrical Engineering and Services, PRG Projects, HGC Properties (2003-08 – Present)

I provide comprehensive HR and payroll administration, managing the full employee lifecycle from contract compilation to termination/retrenchment.

• Ensure compliance by handling SARS submissions (monthly EMP201) PAYE, SDL, UIF (E-filing), biannual IRP5 using (Easyfile), UIF (ufiling), and Compensation Commissioner (ROE) filings
• Prepare Payslips according to SARS Tax Liability and email to all employees on time
• Handle all payroll queries directly with individuals
• Prepare Directives for retrenched employees
• Prepare Service Letters, UIF Forms and Audits as required by Department of labour
• Maintain updated records and manage SARS correspondence
• Log queries online, email or by telephone and do follow ups
• Keep all Employee's data up to date
• Handle Income Tax Registration for new employees
• Report an occupational injury to the Compensation Fund and handle case as requested
• Reconcile PAYE, SDL, and UIF payments and ensure they are allocated to the correct period by downloading EMPSA
• Each year, submit a summary of all salaries to auditors for the preparation of the Financial Statements
• Handle disputes with Employees firstly internal and try to resolve issues to help both parties
• Handle NBCEI registration and payments

National Matric Certificate in N4 & N5 Administration – Sasolburg Technical College (1989-01 – 1990-12)