Curriculum Vitae of Sarika Prithinath
PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Being a responsible, focused, self-disciplined and dedicated person, I am passionate and enthusiastic about my role. I believe in fostering a spirit of non-discrimination and tolerance towards other cultures in the workplace I am computer literate and a fast learner. I also have a methodical and systematic approach to duties, tasks and filing. Amongst the values I hold dearly are respect for myself, for others and for those in authority, together with being honest, truthful and sincere. Kindness, forgiveness, compassion, generosity and being considerate of others are also very important to me. I believe in equality and treating everyone and everything with fairness and justice. I am honest, trustworthy and confident, with a pleasant and friendly disposition. I have excellent communication skills, maintaining good internal and external relationships. One of my strengths is that I am very passionate about helping and empowering people. I am a professional, mature, serious and goal orientated person who carries herself with integrity and tact. Delivering excellent service to all I encounter, is not only an attitude and a habit, it’s a way of life. I pride myself in my positive attitude towards life in general. I look forward to being a part of your team and given the opportunity I am confident that I will prove my worth as a team player and an asset to your company. Thank you for taking your time in considering my application. Yours faithfully
Sarika Prithinath
Personal Details
Known as : Sarika
Contact number : 079-***-****
Email address : **********.******@*****.***
Date of Birth : 02nd March 1978 (43 yrs old)
Address : 14 Corngreen Close, Greenbury, Phoenix
Email : **********.******@*****.***
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Divorced (2018)
No of Dependents : 1 (8 year old daughter)
Home Language : English
Criminal Offenses : None
Health : Excellent
Character Reference : Honest, trustworthy, dedicated and loyal. I am a fast learner and am able to work with little or no supervision.
Secondary Education
School : Greenbury Secondary School
Year : 1995
Subjects : English, Afrikaans, Biology, Physical Science Computer Studies, Mathematics
Last Grade Passed : 12 (Matric)
Pass Obtained : Matric Exemption
Tertiary Education
Institute : Damelin Management School
Course Attended : Basic Bookkeeping
Duration of Course : 1 year (2002) part-time
Course Outline : All aspects of Bookkeeping
Outcome of Course : Certificate in Bookkeeping obtained Computer Skills
Microsoft Office - Excel / Word / Outlook : 22 years (1999 – 2021) Pastel Express / Partner : 22 years (1999 – 2021)
VIP Payroll 30 Salary + 140 Wage staff : 8 years (2012 – 2020) SARS EFiling : 11 years (2009 – 2020)
SARS EasyFile : 8 years (2012 – 2020)
STD Bank Business Online + Internet Bank : 11 years (2009 – 2020) STD Bank FEX Online : 4 years (2016 – 2020)
Absa Business Online : 8 Years (2012 – 2020)
Employment History
Company : Casa Italia Inspired (Pty) Ltd
Period : 01 Nov 2016 – 31 Mar 2020 (4 years)
Position : Senior Bookkeeper
Duties : Process all Customers, Suppliers and Cash Books using Pastel Partner V18.
Process staff salaries on VIP Payroll
Statuatory Returns via SARS Efiling (VAT201, EMP201). Submit monthly financial reports to CFO (income statement, trial balance, balance sheet).
Process all local supplier payments using Std Bank Business Online.
Process payments to suppliers in Italy via Std Bank FEX online system.
Process shipping paperwork for Imported consignments from Italy.
Reason for Seeking Alt
Employment : Company in the process of Liquidation due to Covid-19 Company : Renegade Rooster CC
Period : 01 April 2009 – 31 Oct 2016 (7 years full time) 01 Nov 2016 – 24 May 2018 (flexi-time)
Position : Senior Bookkeeper
Duties : Manage Accounts Department (2 accounts clerks). Manage 24 general office / warehouse staff.
Prepare monthly financial reports for MD (income statement, trial balance, balance sheet) using Pastel Partner V18. Process statutory Returns via SARS Efiling (VAT, EMP). Inventory control & management.
Process 24 head office staff salaries + 140 factory staff wages on VIP Payroll
Co-project managed the building of new warehouse Old Mill Industrial Park (value R12 million). (including liaising with building contractors; site visits; electricians, plumbers, IT consultants and budget control)
Organised & managed staff move to from old premises to new warehouse.
Managed all IT solutions with contracted IT company. Managed & minimized company expenses, sourcing cost- effective items, keeping expenses minimal Manage all building & equipment repairs & maintenance.
Manage / Maintain Member’s personal Property Trust acc. PA to Member & MD – dealing with all personal finances, insurances, Family, Property & Residential Trusts
Co-project managed the building of farm cottage in Hilton (cost R4.2 million). (including liaising with building contractors; site visits; electricians, plumbers and budget control) Reason for Seeking Alt
Employment : Company in the process of “down-sizing” departments. I was unsure of my position; so sourced new Job
Reference : Mr Jingmin Li (Member) 082-***-****
Mrs Randy Ji (MD) 082 54 9834
Company : Lizzard International (Stamford Hill)
Period : Aug 2006 - March 2009 (2 yrs, 7 months)
Position held : Bookkeeper
Duties : Accounting Package: PASTEL PARTNER
all aspects of Debtors (Factored & Non-Factored).
all aspects of Creditors.
Cash book postings & reconciling.
Reason for leaving : offered position at Renegade Rooster with room for growth, ie. senior bookkeeping duties.
Company : Look Ahead Clothing CC
Period : Aug 1999 - July 2006 (7 yrs)
Position held : Accounts Assistant
Duties : Accounting Package: PASTEL
all aspects of Debtors (Factored & Non-Factored)
all aspects of Creditors
Cash book postings & reconciling
Reason for leaving : company in process of liquidating