Margaret Grahn

Address: No. * The Vines

East, Springbok Road,

Graanendal, Durbanville.

Tel: 062-***-****

Email:

adid64@r.postjobfree.com

D.O.B: 12 April 1979

Nationality: South African

Languages:English/Afrikaans

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

I have extensive experience working in a diversified office environment whilst performing various admin duties. I started my career as a PA and office manager working for small to medium-sized companies. I am comfortable manning the phone as well as filing and documenting. I had the wonderful opportunity of living and working in New Zealand for a year where I got my first taste of accounts. This is the career path I want to take and I am looking for a company where I can continue to learn and grow. I am capable of handling multiple projects and take my work seriously. OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as an Office Manager or Bookkeeper utilizing knowledge of general accounting procedures.

EDUCATION

• Matriculated in 1998

• Diploma in Microsoft Office – Advanced course

• Certificate in Financial Accounting

• Certificate in Secretarial and Business Studies

STRENGTHS

• Good knowledge of coordinating, monitoring and participating in monthly accounting procedures

• Strong know-how of organizing the preparation of periodic financial reports

• In depth knowledge of preparing reconciliation of outstanding payments

• Well versed in issuing purchase orders and managing verification procedures TECHNICAL SKILLS

• In depth knowledge of Sage Pastel

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)

• Excellent mathematical skills Capable of analyzing trends and variances RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Toc Business – 2016 to present

Accounts

• Process payments, organize client billing folders, procedure documentation

• Perform general office duties: filing, scanning, mail processing and data entry

• Provide support for the annual audit

• Assist Manager with different projects

• Reconcile Bank statements, full Debtors, Creditors function and Ledger accounts

• Assist with daily cash balancing

• Update Financial Management reports

Ondela Logistics – 2007 to 2008

Bookkeeper

• Allocated and verified transactions

• Account balancing and maintained ledger

• Maintained historical records

• Prepared financial reports according to federal law Kerr Construction Ltd (New Zealand) – 2006 to 2007 Office Manager and Accounts/Payroll

• Managing accounts and payroll

• Secretarial procedures

• Overseeing and attending to all reception duties

• Coordinating any office maintenance work

Clearline IS – 2013 to 2016

Office Administrator / PA

• PA to Director (travel arrangements, visa and accommodation bookings. Diary management and appointments)

• Screening calls, emailing and welcoming clients

• Event management, reports, briefing documents and filing

• Assisting the Financial Manager, with account procedures. Pro Roof Steel Merchants – 2011 to 2013

Receptionist / Administration assistant

• Provided clerical support and prepared documents

• Scheduled appointments and maintain appointment diary

• Monitored office equipment, organize conference room RL Leisure – 2010 to 2011

Office Manager

• Managed office functions and monitor sales objectives and performance

• Tracked daily sales report, prepare monthly sales summaries and reports

• Compiled internal and external customer communications

• Assisted with tracking of annual budget and database

• Full function of accounts and payroll

Penta Sales and Merchandising – 2008 to 2009

Sales

• Researched and analyzed sales options.

• Sold products and maintained relationships with clients

• Maintained the quality of service, networking and identified industry trends SKILLS

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Able to work in a high-pressure environment

• Strong multitasking skills

• Knowledge of liabilities and payment obligations

• Analytical with an eye for detail

REFERENCES and CERTIFICATES available upon request

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