Dorothy Carmen Colloty
ID 780-***-**** *** Cell: 063-****-***/066-***-****
e-mail ***********@*****.***
EFFICIENT, HARD WORKING & TECHNICALLY SKILLED PASTEL BOOKKEEPER/ SECTIONAL TITLE BOOKKEEPER/ PASTEL PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR.
---SAGE PASTEL PARTNER ACCOUNTING, SAGE PASTEL EVOLUTION, QUICKBOOKS, SAGE PASTEL PAYROLL, SAGE PASTEL VIP PREMIER ---
I consider myself to be a loyal person of great integrity, with strong values. I’m outgoing, well-groomed and enjoy interacting with people of different backgrounds and cultures. I am able to work independently and as part of a team, striving to do my best in all I do. I like to approach all situations with an open mind and a positive attitude. I have an innate ability to take challenges in my stride.
Key Skills
• Payroll Administration (Sage Pastel Payroll/HR& VIP Payroll). Medical Aid, Provident Fund Applications, maternity, reconciliations, contracts, SARS EMP 201.
• Bookkeeping & Sectional Title Bookkeeping. Pastel Partner V14.
• Developing systems to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Maintaining records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions.
• Maintaining subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Balancing subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
• Maintaining general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
• Balancing general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
• Maintaining historical records by filing documents.
• Preparing financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Complying with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on required actions.
• Processing up to Trial Balance.(18years experience)
• Wages +- 425 staff members.
• Debt Collections.
• Installation & setup pertaining to Pastel Partner & Payroll.
• Sage Simply Accounting 2012.
• Bookkeeping according to GAAP standards.
• E-mail/Internet.
PERSONAL DETAILS:
DEPENDANTS: One
MARITAL STATUS Single
CRIMINAL RECORD: None
HEALTH: Excellent
LANGUAGES: English & Afrikaans
EDUCATION: Centec Business College
SUBJECTS: N1, N2, N3/Business English/Business Afrikaans/Health &Hygiene/Health &Safety, Computers/Catering Practical & theory.
PERSONAL QUALITIES: Honest, friendly & willing/Confident/Fast learner/pro active
HOBBIES: Outdoors
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Microsoft Word/Microsoft Excel/Microsoft PowerPoint.
Windows 8/WindowsVista.
CorelDraw/Internet - Outlook Express –email/Business Internet Solutions – FNB/ ABSA Cash Focus.
Nero Smart Start/Pastel Express &Pastel Partner Express – conversions from different Pastel Data
Current/ExtractingData etc.
Internet - Outlook Express – email. Edcon in-house retail system.
Sage Pastel Partner Accounting
Sage Pastel Evolution
Quickbooks
Sage 50
Elevate You System (Insurance)
Sage Pastel Payroll Administration(6 Courses completed) consisting of:
1. Basic Product Training
2. Advanced Product Training
3. Tax.
4. Integration Workshop
5. Payroll Administration
6. Problem Solving Workshop
Sage Pastel Payroll VIP
REASON FOR LEAVING: NO CONTRACT RENEWAL AS BUSINESS DECREASED.
COMPANY: MINI LOADERS PLANT HIRE
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
POSITION HELD: BOOKKEEPER/PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
(NOVEMBER 2018 – MARCH 2019)
Creditors – Book Value – R1 Million
Debtors – Book Value – R2.8 Million
Wages – 40 Employees
Report to – (Malefu Mollo) Contact No : 083-***-****
DUTIES:
Bookkeeping – Quickbooks
Payroll – Monthly Salaries according to Time sheets/Invoices.
Compilation of Debtors & Creditors Schedules on Microsoft Excel
COMPANY: CRONJE STEELWORKS (Construction Industry)
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
POSITION HELD: BOOKKEEPER/PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
(NOVEMBER 2015 - JULY 2016)
Creditors – Book Value – R1.3 Million
Debtors – Book Value – R2.2 Million
Wages – 600 Employees
Petty Cash – R5000
Report to – Managing Director
DUTIES:
Compilation of Creditors Age Analysis according to payment terms for Member. Customer liaison at front reception where in all work was processed at all times. Daily running and organization of Front Reception. Bookkeeping to Trial Balance. Managing of Steelworks and all paper work regarding exporting. Cash Book entries. Processing on General Ledger, monthly reports, Customer Age Analysis & Customer detailed ledger, Supplier Age Analysis, Supplier detailed ledger, Trial Balance reports to determine Income and Expenses.Capturing on Cash book for Petty cash. Business Banking.Creditors & Debtors/Processing of all accounts on Pastel Accounting V 14. Fortnightly wages and Salaries according to Clock cards on Pastel Payroll system – full function and distribution of Payslips to Factory Manager. All month end backups, year ends. All conversions and extractions pertaining to Pastel IT. Handled data entry and general ledger work as well as bookkeeping and general clerical tasks. Consistently maintaining books according to GAAP standards.
REFERENCE: ALET PETZER (MANAGING DIRECTOR)
REASON FOR LEAVING: CONTRACT/MATERNITY LEAVE.
PROCESSING OF BACKLOGGED BOOKKEEPING
CELL: 083-***-****
COMPANY: AJL GROUP (PTY) LTD
(Accounting Firm)
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE/INSURANCE
POSITION HELD: BOOKKEEPER/PA
(JANUARY 2017 – MARCH 2018)
Creditors – Book Value – R8.8 Million
Debtors – Book Value – R5 Million (13 Accounts)
Salary - R18 000
Report To – Owner (Accountant)
DUTIES:
Maintaining books for a number of clients on a monthly basis to TB on Sage 50 system
Payroll for certain clients on Payspace
PAYE/UIF/SDL calculations and returns to SARS
VAT returns for clients
Assisting clients with ad-hoc payments
Assisting clients with ad-hoc functions
Income Tax calculations and Returns for clients
Sorting out queries with SARS
Providing information for an IT14 if so required
Input budget information into system received from MD
Providing budget variance reports for clients
Visiting clients on a monthly basis to meet and cover aspects of their management accounts
Invoicing clients for work done and for monthly retainers
Recruiting additional staff if and when required
Assist clients for information for BEE reports and certificates
Debtors management for clients
Preparing creditors invoices for payment and processing
Provide same services above for AJL Group
Keeping a diary for the MD
Making appointments from databases
Maintaining database of clients and potential clients
Preparing client files for MD prior to meetings
Processing of client files post meeting
Calling clients and obtaining information that is required for client files
Preparing Board packs for client board meetings
Typing up meeting minutes from board meetings
Contacting clients for information for Board meetings
General filing and organising of client files
Maintaining a neat, tidy and well organised working environment
Any other ad-hoc duties in maintaining a well-run organisation
COMPANY: CHILD WELFARE SOUTH AFRICA – PORT SHEPSTONE
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
POSITION HELD: BOOKKEEPER/PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR/FUNDRAISING
(AUGUST 2015 - OCTOBER 2015)
DUTIES:
Bookkeeping to Trial Balance: Cash Book entries. Processing on General Ledger, monthly reports, Management account reports, Customer Age Analysis & Customer detailed ledger, Supplier Age Analysis, Supplier detailed ledger, Trial Balance reports to determine Income and Expenses, profit and loss. Capturing on Cash book for Petty cash.All Payments done on First National Bank Business Banking.Creditors & Debtors/Processing of all accounts on Pastel Accounting. Manual monthly Payroll and payslips as firm did not have Pastel Payroll system. All month end backups, year ends. All conversions and extractions pertaining to Pastel IT. Handled data entry and general ledger work as well as bookkeeping and general clerical tasks. Consistently maintaining books according to GAAP standards.
REFERENCE: MIKE PHENGULA (HR) OR RAVI LAUTEN (FINANCE)
REASON FOR LEAVING: CONTRACTING AS PER RE LOCATION TO GAUTENG.
TEL: 039-***-****/4 (ask for cellphone number for Mike Phengula or Ravi Lauten as they work out of the office at all times).
COMPANY: IHOBE INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD (UMTENTWENI/PORT SHEPSTONE) (Contractors to the Mining Industry)
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
POSITION HELD: BOOKKEEPER/PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR (JULY 2014 – JULY 2015)
DUTIES:
Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator.Bookkeeping for 5 entities and Payroll for 3 entities.
Bookkeeping to Trial Balance: Cash Book entries. Processing on General Ledger, monthly reports, Management account reports, Customer Age Analysis & Customer detailed ledger, Supplier Age Analysis, Supplier detailed ledger, Trial Balance reports to determine Income and Expenses, profit and loss. Capturing on Cash book for Petty cash.All Payments done on ABSA Cash Focus for approximately 15 bank accounts. Ensuring funds not in deficit at all times for debit orders to be successful, various dates. Creditors & Debtors/Processing of all accounts on Pastel Accounting.Implementation of Pastel Payroll for 3 entities.Travel to Kokstad to load and implement. Printing and e-mailing of Payslips accordingly. All month end backups, year ends. All conversions and extractions pertaining to Pastel IT. Handled data entry and general ledger work as well as bookkeeping and general clerical tasks. Consistently maintaining books according to GAAP standards. Processing of books for Flanwick Agencies for 5 years backlog and arranging audits accordingly.
REFERENCE: GWEN MAKGADLA (HR)
REASON FOR LEAVING: 6 MONTH CONTRACT TO IMPLEMENT PAYROLL FROM TOPS SYSTEM. ADDITIONAL 6 MONTHS.
TEL: 078-****-***
Welcome to contact Vanessa for reference (owner of Info Personnel) for Masedi Electric Serve, Nhluvuko Consulting, Lebone College II of the Royal Bafokeng.
COMPANY: MASEDI ELECTRIC SERVE (RUSTENBURG/NORTH WEST) (Electrical Installations for Mining Industry)
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
POSITION HELD: OFFICE MANAGERESS/BOOKKEEPER/PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR (JUNE 2013 – JUNE 2014)
Creditors – Book Value – R1 Million
Debtors – Book Value – R2 Million
Wages – 250 Employees
Reported To – Owner
DUTIES:
Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator and Office Manageress. Revamping of office and implementing of systems to ensure Bookkeeping records be kept in place. Bookkeeping to Trial Balance: Cash Book entries. Processing on General Ledger, monthly reports, Management account reports, Customer Age Analysis & Customer detailed ledger, Supplier Age Analysis, Supplier detailed ledger, Trial Balance reports to determine Income and Expenses, profit and loss. Capturing on Cash book for Petty cash. All payments loaded on ABSA Cash Focus.
REFERENCE: LEBO PHETLA (HR) OR SEITEBATSO RAKGOKONG (OWNER)
REASON FOR LEAVING: RE LOCATED TO SOUTH COAST.
TEL: 014-*******
COMPANY: NHLUVUKO CONSULTING PTY LTD (RUSTENBURG/NORTH WEST)
(Construction)
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
POSITION HELD: BOOKKEEPER & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR ( AUGUST 2012 – MAY 2013)
Wages – 200 Employees
Report To – Office Manager
DUTIES:
Processing of 3 entities Account, processing of payments, petty cash & Payroll.Attending to Pastel processing up and to Trial Balance and Balance sheet journals to hand over to auditors. All necessary protocol documents to submit tenders.
REFERENCE: VANESSA OR CINDY DE BRUIN (PA TO VANESSA – OWNER OF INFO PERSONNEL – RUSTENBURG AND UVONGO.
REASON FOR LEAVING: CAREER ASPECTS AND COMPANY UNSTABLE.
TEL: 014-***-****.
COMPANY: LEBONE COLLEGE II OF THE ROYAL BAFOKENG (RUSTENBURG/NORTH WEST)
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
POSITION HELD: PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR ( MARCH 2011 –JULY 2012)
Wages – 10 Employees
Report To – Financial Manager
DUTIES:
Processing of salaries for all staff at Lebone II College of the Royal Bafokeng.Approximately 150 educators.
Third party communication and reconciliations for SARS, Medical Aid, Pensions (new applications and claims) Compiling contracts for employees. Compiling all information for payroll processing.Daily liaising with staff members.
SARS – EMP 201 – monthly declaration.
Please find attached references:
REFERENCE: MR GEORGE HARRIS (PRINCIPAL) OR MR JACO DIEDERICKS (BUSINESS MANAGER)
REASON FOR LEAVING: CONTRACT ENDED – IMPROVEMENT IN SALARY & CAREER.
REFERENCE LETTERS AS ATTACHED BY MR HARRIS AND MR DIEDERICKS.
COMPANY: GLEN SMIT PROPERTY ADMINISTRATION (PORT SHEPSTONE) (Managing Agency for Properties)
DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTS
POSITION HELD: SECTIONAL TITLE BOOKKEEPER & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
QUALIFIED WITH PADDOCKS IN SECTIONAL TITLE.
BOOKKEEPING & PASTEL PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION. ( MARCH
2009 – FEBRUARY 2011)
Creditors – Book Value – R1.5 Million
Debtors – Book Value – R4 Million
Wages – 600 Employees
Report To – Owner
DUTIES:
Creditors & Debtors/Processing of all accounts on Pastel Accounting Version 2011. Pastel Payroll – Wages. Currently 800 owners/All month end backups, year ends and Pastel Data./capturing levies & ensuring that levies are paid on a monthly basis./Collections & handovers (bad debts)./Finalizing books to Balance Sheet in preparation for Audit. All conversions and extractions pertaining to Pastel IT. Handled data entry and
general ledger work as well as bookkeeping and general clerical tasks. Consistently maintaining books according to GAAP standards.
REFERENCE: VALERIE BEZUIDENHOUT (ACCOUNTS MANAGERESS) – 082*-****-**. GLEN SMIT (DIRECTOR) 083-***-****.
REASON FOR LEAVING: IMPROVEMENT IN SALARY AND CAREER OPPORTUNITY/EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY FOR MY CHILDREN. RE LOCATED TO RUSTENBURG.
REFERENCE LETTERS AND CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.
COMPANY: PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES ( MARGATE/PORT SHEPSTONE)
DEPARTMENT: BODY CORPORATE DIVISION
POSITION HELD: SENIOR BOOKKEEPER - BODY CORPORATE SECTIONAL TITLE
BOOKKEEPER(APRIL 2006 – FEBRUARY 2009)
Creditors – Book Value – R1.2 Million
Debtors – Book Value – R3 Million
Wages – 180 Employees
Report To – Manager – Body Corporate Division
DUTIES:
Creditors & Debtors/Processing on Pastel Accounting/capturing of levies & ensuring that levies are paid on a monthly basis./Collections & handovers (bad debts)./Finalizing books to Balance Sheet in preparation for Audit.
REFERENCE: VALERIE BEZUIDENHOUT – 082*-****-**.REASON FOR LEAVING – OFFERED POSITION INCLUDING SALARY INCREASE.
COMPANY: RONALD KEITH MANUFACTURERS (MARGATE/PORT SHEPSTONE) (Clothing Supplier Retail Companies)
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE
POSITION HELD: MANAGERESS, SALES/BUYER/PAYROLL& BOOKKEEPER ( MARCH 2002 – FEBRUARY 2006 )
Wages – 120 Employees
Report To – Office Manager
DUTIES:
Sales/Microsoft Excel/Merchandising/Microsoft PowerPoint/Wages Clerk +- 120 Staff/CorelDraw 9/Invoicing, Payments, Receipts/Internet - Outlook Express 6 – email. Recons, Cut Sheets, Barcodes, Ratio/Business Internet Solutions – FNB/P/A for Directors of company as and when required//Nero Smart Start/Pastel Accounting Version 8/Ensuring all orders dispatched on time etc/Capturing orders off Internet via chains/business to business system, UnitedEdcon retail system/Designing of inserts for acetate onCorelDraw/General Admin duties.
Pastel Payroll 2006 Administration (6 Courses completed):
1. Basic Product Training
2. Advanced Product Training
3. Tax – The Basics
4. Integration Workshop
5. Payroll Administration
6. Problem Solving Workshop
REFERENCE: MARIE LAPHAM – 082-***-****/REFERENCE: KEITH STRYDOM – 072-***-****/REASON FOR LEAVING – SEEKING STABLE POSITION AS BUSINESS WAS DECREASING AT THIS STAGE DUE TO IMPORTS. COMPANY LIQUIDATED.
COMPANY: S & M ESTATES (UVONGO/PORT SHEPSTONE)
DEPARTMENT: DEBTORS & CREDITORS
POSITION HELD: DEBTORS& CREDITORS CLERK ( UVONGO/PORT SHEPSTONE )
(SEPTEMBER 2000 – JANUARY 2002)
Report To – Owner
DUTIES:
Pastel 4/Control of monthly statements/Control of monthly budgets/Control and management of cheques books.Control of water and electricity readings. Completing bank reconciliation statements/Completing payment journals/Completing receipts journals/Posting monthly statement data into pastel/Control and management of all banking (deposits etc)/Assisting and general manager as and when required/Liaising with contractors regarding maintenance requests to be carried out/Printing, posting and ensuring statements are accurate/Verifying deposits.
REFERENCE: (MRS A JANSEN 083-*******)
COMPANY: SANLAMEER (SOUTHBROOM/PORT SHEPSTONE)
DEPARTMENT: ESTATE RECEPTION
POSITION HELD: RECEPTIONIST – Temporary Post( Relief Staff)
(MARCH - AUGUST 2000)
Report To – Office Manager
DUTIES:
Bookings and arrivals of guests and homeowners entering and departing the Estate. All information and administration computerized due to high security factor.
REFERENCE: (ALICE BRANDSMA – 039-*******)
COMPANY: CABLE APPLICATIONS (RANDBURG/GAUTENG) (Manufacturing)
DEPARTMENT: RECEPTION
POSITION HELD: RECEPTIONIST ( FEBRUARY 1999 – FEBRUARY 2000)
Report To – Managing Director
DUTIES:
Managing all incoming and outgoing calls/Recording messages and ensuring massages are delivered timorously/Assisting various personnel staff with duties as and when required/Completing all administration, typing, filing and faxing etc./Pastel 4 – Invoicing.
REFERENCE: ( MR BUCKLEY OR MR OLIVER 011-***-****)
COMPANY: STARMATIC (KWA ZULU NATAL/AMANZIMTOTI) (Gambling Association)
DEPARTMENT: MANAGEMENT
POSITION HELD: MANAGERESS ( SEPTEMBER 1997 – JANUARY 1999)
Report To – Financial Manager
DUTIES:
Analyze and study current situation/Attend appointments and update client base situation/Assess companies’ current situation/Identify problematic areas/Liaise with managing directors of the companies and create personal relationships/Liaise with various departments, and ensure all problems found are rectified efficiently. Management of casino.