DEBBIE HATTINGH
Finance Administrator
PROFILE
I am a positive and dependable professional with a strong track record of excelling both independently and as a team player. My collaborative experiences have instilled in me the values of friendliness, open-mindedness, and adaptability. I possess excellent communication skills and approach every task with enthusiasm and a proactive mindset. My precision in accounting and figures is complemented by my bilingual proficiency, enabling me to multitask effectively. I am inherently self-motivated and responsible, with the ability to remain calm and good-humored even in high-pressure situations.
My extensive career has afforded me invaluable exposure to diverse work environments, honing my adaptability and resourcefulness.
I am a driven, organized, and highly motivated individual with a rich background in managing facilities, projects, services, operations, and personnel. I bring to the table expert knowledge in facility management, encompassing areas such as Health & Safety, risk assessments, site maintenance, building inspections, security, and contractor management.
I take immense pride in my work and maintain a consistent commitment to achieving optimal results.
I am known for my dynamic approach and have a proven ability to tackle complex challenges with exceptional problem-solving skills. Furthermore, I excel in team building, negotiation, and leadership, attributes that contribute to my professional accomplishments.
CONTACT
PHONE:
EMAIL:
ad4coy@r.postjobfree.com
WEBSITE:
https://www.fiverr.com/hattinghhouse
www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-hattingh-62975756
https://www.instagram.com/hattinghventer/
HOBBIES
Travelling
Arts and Crafts
Camping
Take care of pets
Socializing and spending time with loved ones
PERSONALITY
I work to be productive & meaningful. I am making a difference to others; my work has a true positive impact on someone's life. My independence will often let me step out on my own to create a role that fulfils my need for altruism & creativity without having to fit into a corporate structure. I enjoy a career that helps resolve conflict & helps people move forward. I use my intuition & communication skills to thrive in roles requiring creative approaches to problem-solving.
I am a warm, intuitive, and engaging person with an infectious idealism and morality. I am a passionate and determined person and will do the work that is needed to effect real change in your business.
My strengths:
Inspiring – I am engaging and influential.
Altruistic – I want to make the world a better place.
Passionate – I will solve problems for the long term rather than finding short term solutions.
Insightful – I use my insight to promote honest conversation.
Creative – I love to find solutions to problems.
My weaknesses:
Sensitive – I don’t deal well with conflict.
Private – I prefer to keep my personal life private.
Can easily burn out – I need to find a good balance to curb exhaustion because of my passion for work.
Need a cause – Routine tasks can become obstacles.
Perfectionist – I am motivated by ideals and find it hard when they are not attainable.
DISPLACEMENT / MOBILITY
Available to travel
Available to relocate.
Driver’s license A1 and EC
Own vehicle
WHAT JOB I’M LOOKING FOR
Operational Assistant
Facilities Assistant
Commercial contracts coordinator
Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeper
Administrator
Coordinating / Administration
I am actively looking for a job here:
Abroad
Gauteng
Mpumalanga.
Minimum wage accepted R18000.
TIME LINE
Benaja Precast Products 2022
2022 – 2023
Nandina Guesthouse 2022
2022 - current
Ferloelect 2021
2021 - current
Covid
2019 - 2021
2017
Bidvest Facilities Management
2017 - 2020
TFMC 1998
1998 - 2017
Aquasearch cc 1997
1997 - 1998
LH Marthinusen 1993
1993 – 1996
WHAT’S THE GRATEST ACHIEVMENT IN MY CAREER
Overcoming a major obstacle or challenge and coming out stronger and more knowledgeable - When the Portfolio manager passed away and I had to stand in for the period of a year before his position was filled. This experience provided me with a wealth of knowledge and skills that have contributed to my professional development. It's an accomplishment that reflects my dedication and ability to rise to the occasion during challenging times.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
A performance award was paid to me for the duration that I relieved in the portfolio managers position that passed away.
I received a business acumen certificate from Bidvest Facilities Management.
I was second ranked in our regional performance achievements.
WHAT AM I LOOKING FOR IN MY NEW ROLE?
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial to my overall well-being. I'm looking for a role that offers flexibility and understands the importance of balancing personal and professional life.
SKILLS DEVELOPED OUTSIDE OF WORK
I have experience in the following skills:
Social Media Marketing: I joined various companies as an affiliate and advertised their products and webpages on social media like WhatsApp and Telegram.
I have placed and ran paid advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
I developed my own website on Shopify with a 5-day online course and to promote it I learned how to use Google advertising and some aspects of SEO like keyword research.
I opened a Fiverr profile to do bookkeeping as an extra income.
EDUCATION
TEFL Universal 120 Hour Advance TEFL/TESOL Certificate
Sept 2022 – Marc 2023
Teaching English as a foreign language to non-native learners
University of Cape Town Operations Management Certificate, Business Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Mar 2015 – May 2015
MODULE 1 Introduction to Operations Management
MODULE 2 Managing and Measuring Processes
MODULE 3 Managing Capacity and People
MODULE 4 Financial Analysis and Forecast Strategy
MODULE 5 Production Planning and Scheduling
MODULE 6 Inventory and Waste Management
MODULE 7 Quality Management
MODULE 8 Operational Risk Management Strategy
Unisa BCompt Financial
1998
1st Year
Economics A1 & Commercial Law C1
Phalaborwa Technical Collage National Certificate - Secretarial
1992 – 1993
N4 to N5
Communication, Office Practice, Computer Practice, and Typing
High School Frans Du Toit National Senior Certificate
1991
English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Natural Science, Accounting, Typing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Benaja Precast Products Operational Administrator
12 Dec 2022 – 31 Aug 2023
Manage Operations of day-to-day production of products
Customer Satisfaction
Management of suppliers.
Manage Sales and Orders
Manage HR and payroll.
Manage general office policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Manage building and production maintenance requirements.
Nandina Guesthouse & Cottages Bookings & Personal Assistant
1 July 2022 – Current
Customer satisfaction
Managing bookings
Co-ordinate office duties
Manage the accounting.
Personal Assistant to the owner.
Ferloelec PTY Ltd Financial Administrator
1 Aug 2021–Current
Customer & Supplier Invoicing and receipting
• Manage customer Invoice on a timely basis.
• Capture debtors’ payments
• Manage customer statements monthly.
• Manage overdue debtors’ accounts
• Manage Supplier Payments and Expenses
• Manage all suppliers invoices
• Make supplier payments in accordance with instructions from Management and suppliers.
• Reconciliations of Key Accounts
• Reconcile all bank accounts daily.
• Reconcile all loan accounts monthly.
• Bank accounts reconciled weekly
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
• Ensure all Statutory returns are accurately submitted on due dates once they have been reconciled.
• Processing of Payroll
• Process employees pay in accordance with HR requirements
• Print employees’ pay slips once payroll has been checked
• Reconcile payroll in Pastel, do EMP201 return and submit to SARS
• Process year-end payroll reports, with assistance if required, to meet SARS IRP5 requirements together with EMP501.
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain the chart of accounts Comply with local government reporting requirement
• Provide information to external auditors for the annual audit Data Management
• Maintain a subscription to payroll software, and update software when necessary.
• Capture & reconcile petty cash accounts.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to management if required.
• Follow up outstanding creditors, maintain records and provide reports as required.
• Ensure that all financial records are accurate and timely for end of financial year audits.
• Assist with office projects from time to time – providing specific bookkeeping support, research and report writing etc.
• Comply with general office policies, procedures, and all legal requirements.
• Undertake any other specific duties as required by Finance
Bidvest Facilities Management Commercial contract coordinator / Facilities Manager
1 June 2017 – 7 Feb 2020
Managing the day-to-day operations of various facilities across the region
•Ensuring that relevant building maintenance, repairs and services are completed efficiently as per SLA
•Working with a variety of contractors from a number of different sectors to agree and form contracts and agreements
•Ensuring health and safety regulations are met at all times and by all parties
•Managing the Health & Safety of all stakeholders at the sites; ensuring that the relevant staff are fully trained in first aid, emergency evacuations and fire safety
•Managing third-party contractors and agency staff across various premises
•Updating accidents and incidents records whenever they occur
•Keeping track of personnel’s working hours and absences
•Organizing visits and responsible for booking rooms and meetings
Performing regular site inspections
•Holding regular team meetings to ensure everyone is up-to-date with the latest developments in the organization and addressing any issues or concerns
•Ensuring material orders are placed to job requirements
•Communicates job specific details and information to appropriate service delivery and support staff
•Manage and assesses service delivery requirements for sections
•Managing all hard and soft maintenance activities and the coordination of such maintenance activities
•Managing and executing the day-to-day activities of individuals performing work orders
•Utilizes operational expertise to provide delivery solutions for customers
•Coordinates the engagement and use of third-party services and material
•Manage & coordinate the scheduling of work orders
TFMC Resource coordinator
1 Oct 1998 – 1 June 2017
• Provide list of breakdowns, plan and dispatch staff required to perform the breakdowns for all Aircon, Electrical, Standby, Infrastructure, Fire and Access faults and soft services
• Plan, schedule and dispatch Scheduled maintenance per week, Corrective maintenance, planned corrective maintenance, Ad-hoc work and TBI work for Aircon, Electrical, Standby, Infrastructure, Fire and Access to staff to perform the work per day
• Plan and order spares as needed on relevant job cards
• Draw reports of daily performance of my planner group
• Customer Satisfaction
• Complete Administration
• Responsible for management of finances like:
• Petty Cash, Purchase cards and S&T
• Dispatched Correspondence like:
• Morning reports
• Leave & Overtime
• Telephone
• Updated Information / Record System regarding:
• Logistics, PPE, Tool Lists, Cell phones
• Archived documentation
• Minutes Meetings held:
• Sectional meetings
• Health & Safety – First Aider
Aquasearch cc – Els RC Drilling Secretary / Personal Assistant
1 Jun 1997 – 30 May 1998
• Controlled and paid out all Creditors
• Handled and consolidated the Petty Cash
• Invoiced Debtors
• Capture Creditors
• Complete Administration
• Dispatched Correspondence
• Telephone
• Archived documentation
• Effective management of company finance and operations of machines and equipment
Co-ordinating assisting the owners with business and personal matters.
LH Marthinusen Admin Support
1 Apr 1993 – 16 May 1996
• Invoiced all Debtors
• Managed Petty Cash
• Further duties entailed general receptionist and office duties
• Filling and Archived documentation
SKILLS
- Operational Management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Supplier Management
- Sales and Orders Management
- HR and Payroll Management
- Office Policies and Compliance
- Building and Production Maintenance
- Health & Safety Management
- Personnel Management
- Material and Service Coordination
- Financial Management
- Data Management
- Office Projects and Compliance
IT SKILLS
SAP CRM - Business Suite
Pastel:
4.2
Xpress 2007
Sage Cloud 50
Sage VIP Classic
Microsoft Office packages:
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Windows:
XP
2000
8 & 10
Maximo
Internet
Social Media
Adobe Acrobat
Canva
e-Filing
e@syFile
Google Analytic
WordPress
Zoho
REFERANCE
Maartin Booysens (PM) Bidvest Facilities Management 068-***-****
Freda Crouse (Owner) Nandina Guesthouse & Cottages
Deon Van Zyl (CEO) Benaja Precast Products