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Financial and Marketing Manager
Polanocol (Pty) LtdFinancial and Marketing Manager
Feb. 2021Dwarskersbos South AfricaAs the Financial and Marketing Manager, I oversee all aspects of bookkeeping and accounting, ensuring accurate financial management and reporting. Throughout my 3 1/2 years with the company, I have demonstrated unwavering loyalty and a strong sense of justice, navigating the business through complex litigation and court cases. My commitment to integrity and diligence has been a cornerstone of my role, contributing to the company's financial stability and growth.
Family Business Owner
Transform RenovationsFamily Business Owner
Aug. 2018Somerset West Area, South AfricaRoles and Responsibilities: Site Management: Assisted with site inspections and prepared detailed quotations for projects. Supervised staff on-site to ensure job quality and timelines were met. Physically assisted with project completion to meet deadlines. Financial & Administrative: Prepared and managed quotations and invoices for clients. Handled monthly bookkeeping and financial record keeping. Sourced building materials and compared pricing for cost efficiency. Marketing & Client Relations: Managed company marketing efforts to increase visibility and client base. Built and maintained strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and referrals.
Business Owner
Bugman Pest Control | Mostert Pest Control | 1st Choice Pest ControlBusiness Owner
Aug. 2012 - Aug. 2024Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa3 Pest Control companies: 1. Bugman Pest Control started from scratch, built it up and sold it 4 years later in 2015 for R795,000. 2. Franchise of Mostert Pest Control - closed in Covid (Dec 2020) 3. 1st Choice Pest Control - Started 2021 - August 2024
Senior Accountant
Mindcor (Pty) LtdSenior Accountant
Feb. 2008 - Jul. 2012City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaSenior Accountant Mindcor (Pty) Ltd (Parktown) Finance & HR Management Finance Department: Manage finance department and 2 staff. Set up all accounting systems and procedures. Maintain General Ledger Accounts Cash & Bank Management: Manage Cash book and petty cash Enter, maintain and Reconcile 4 inter-company bank accounts Credit Control: Ensure credit control procedure are maintained Monthly closure of accounts Prepare monthly management reports and present to EXCO Board Meeting on monthly basis Payroll, Tax and BEE Compliance Payroll: Monthly salaries and commissions into VIP Payroll for 62 staff. SARS Compliance: Prepare and submit EMP201 (monthly returns), EMP501 (annual return), and UI-19 (monthly and annual). B-BBEE: Ensure compliance and manage audits Customer & Supplier Management Customer Invoices: Oversee Credit Controller and monitor timeous payments. Supplier Invoices: Oversee Bookkeeper and reconcile Suppliers Purchasing Policies: Set up policies and procedures for purchasing. Human Resources Functions HR Setup: Initiated HR functions, created and maintained staff folders. Employment Contracts: Assisted in drawing up basic employment contracts. Compliance: Advised and ensured adherence to Basic Conditions of Employment Act
Financial Manager
Health and Development AfricaFinancial Manager
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2006Parktown,JohannesburgManaged full-spectrum financial functions, including balance sheet reconciliations, inter-company invoicing, director’s accounts, and bank accounts. Ensured accurate statutory returns, budget reporting, and variance analysis. Oversaw debtors/creditors, purchase orders, and office processes. Handled EU and UN-funded projects, including foreign currency reconciliation and reporting. Conducted BEE verifications and audits, analyzed financial statements, prepared monthly management accounts, and supported basic HR tasks.
Guest House Manager
Tajada Guest HouseGuest House Manager
Feb. 2004 - Dec. 2005BryanstonAll duties and responsibilities required by a Guest House Manager.
Freelance and Short-Term Assignments
Freelance (Self employed)Freelance and Short-Term Assignments
Sep. 2003 - Jan. 2004Roodepoort, Gauteng, South AfricaAfter returning from Burkina Faso, I took on freelance and short-term assignments until securing a full-time position.
Accountant
Royal Danish EmbassyAccountant
Aug. 1997 - Nov. 2002PretoriaRoyal Danish Embassy (Pretoria) Internal Financial Management Managed internal embassy accounts, including trial balance, cash book, annual budgets, salaries, and petty cash (R40,000 float). Handled diplomatic travel and expense claims. External Financial Management Reconciled Danish-funded projects and managed payment and reconciliation of embassy grants. Administrative & Diplomatic Coordination Processed visa applications and coordinated high-level visits, including those by the Danish Prime Minister and other foreign dignitaries. Organized preparations for the World Summit and coordinated activities for the Danish EU Presidency visit.
Temporary Assignments
PAG and Kelly PersonnelTemporary Assignments
Jul. 1996 - Jul. 1997PretoriaTemporary Bookkeeping Assignments as I worked as a Temp for PAG and Kelly Personnel. During this time I worked for Nampak Tissue, S A Trim (BMW) and Telkom. Nampak Tissue: Debtors and Creditors 4 months S A Trim: Balance Sheet Reconciliations Officer - 5 months Telkom: Fixed Asset Register Officer - 3 months
Bookkeeper
Neville Kirkwood Chartered AccountantsBookkeeper
May. 1994 - Jun. 1996Mtubatuba, Kwa Zulu NatalBookkeeper for Chartered Accountant. Complete books to Balance Sheet for Small Businesses. Draft Financial Statements.
Junior Bookkeeper
Ryton Estates (Citrus Export Farm)Junior Bookkeeper
Apr. 1993 - Apr. 1994NelspruitGeneral bookkeeping duties, wages, filing, receptionist. Assisted Accountant.
Debtors and Creditors Controller
Farmarama Farmers Co-opDebtors and Creditors Controller
Apr. 1989 - Mar. 1993East LondonEntire debtors and creditors functions
Debtors Clerk
Advanced PromotionsDebtors Clerk
Jan. 1988 - Mar. 1989BraamfonteinAssistance to Credit Controller
Receptionist
Anchor Chemicals (Pty) LtdReceptionist
Jan. 1987 - Dec. 1987Johannesburg Metropolitan AreaReceptionist. Answered phones, telex and faxes, filing

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