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PAYROLL MANAGER

Location:
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted:
February 20, 2025

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Resume:

Sadie Swarts

Financial & HR Manager

PROFILE

I am an experienced Financial Controller and HR manager with 30 years’ experience in the field managing accounts between R220k -R50million across various accounting platforms. After 20 years in Namibia, I decided with my family to move back to South Africa. In my free time I enjoy camping and cycling. Together with my husband we finished the Argus 10 times.

• FULL NAME: Susarah Johanna

• EMAIL: *********@*****.***

• CELL: 074-*******

• ADDRESS: 2 Ivory Street, Sonkring,Brackenfell

• ID NUMBER: 680***-*******

• DRIVER’S LICENSE: Code Be (08)

• NATIONALITY: South African

• MARITIAL STATUS: Married

LANGUAGES

• AFRIKAANS: C2 Fluent

(Read & Write)

• ENGLISH: C2 Fluent

(Read & Write)

TOOLBOX

Microsoft Word 3

Microsoft Excel 3

Sage400 3

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2

Pastel 3

Omni Accounts 3

NAV 3

Cube 3

VIP PREMIER 3

PAYSPACE 3

SAGE 300 payroll 3

Simple Pay 3

ProfCost 3

Proftax 3

1 = Minimal Experience 2 = Solid Practical 3 = Comprehensive experience

EDUCATION

• COMPUTER CERTIFICATE 1989

• SECONDARY EDUCATION: Matric 1986, Bredasdorp High School

EXPERIENCE

C2M CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Payroll Manager

1 July 2020 – Current

Outsourcing about 120 payrolls (5 – 550 employees per Co)

EMP201 120 monthly

EMP501 about 200 bi-annually

Training for clients and accounting staff on Payspace

COIDA

PAYE/UIF registration

TAX MONITOR

Payroll Administrator

1 September 2018 till 30 June 2020

Payroll Accounting

VIP Premier Payroll

CIPC registrations

CIPC AR returns

EMP201’s

EMP501’s bi-annually

Debtors

Reference: Joanita vd Merwe

071-*******

SEARTEC TRADING CAPE TOWN

Credit Controller

Contract March 2018 – May 2018 Contract

At Seartec I was an interim credit controller. I managed the national accounts for more than 1600 accounts. During my time I improve my debtors accounts from 4% to the 2nd month best at 96%)

Duties included:

• Understanding and finding solutions to customer queries

• Allocation of accounts

• Managed Credits and Refunds

Reason for leaving: Contract concluded

Reference: Marise Swemmer / Roxanne Everett

021-*******

BATTERY ZONE (Namibia)

Financial Manager

April 2016 – August 2017

At Battery Zone, I was the Financial Manager. which included managing 30 people for a national battery reseller in Namibia. This also included gaining and managing international tax and import duties. During this time, I also managed the set up and finances of 32 franchises all over the country.

Duties included:

• Managing monthly cashflow and liquidity of finances for various business bank accounts

• Salaries and related tasks including PAYE, Social Security (UIF), Medical Aids, Pension Funds, etc

• Managing expectations and accounts of suppliers, while building strong relationships.

• Prepared and did things that is needed for an audit, ie Trial Balance, Income Statement, Balance Sheet

• Member meetings, as well as actively providing input from a specialist point of view.

• Recons (add full work) of all creditors/General ledger accounts

Reason for leaving: Relocation to Cape Town

Reference: Mr Cassie Swarts

+264-*********

A WUTOW TRADING CO (PTY) LTD (Namibia)

Head Financial & HR Manager

June 2001 – March 2015

I was employed at A. Wutow Trading, a FMCG company, for more than a decade (15 years). This included managing several well-known international creditors including Unilever SA, Kimberley Clark, Usabco as well as supporting local companies and accelerating their growth. I became very resourceful in managing accounts in a detailed and systematized manner to ensure clarity and easy understanding of accounts.

Duties included:

• VAT Import Calculation and Submission of Bi-Monthly Returns claim

• VAT Audit At Receiver Of Revenue For Claims

• Bookkeeping op to Trial Balance, All General Ledger Journals, Creditors (of R50 mil per month)

• Managed Salaries as well as PAYE, UIF, Pension, Medical Aid, etc.

• Managed a variety of HR Tasks, including recruiting, drafting and administering HR Policies, Hiring Contracts, Benefits, Leave records

• Ensuring BEE/AA compliancy and implementation.

• Managed the full scope of auditing tasks, including preparations, reports to board members, etc

• Reconciliated the bank accounts of Head Quarters, as well as the branches all over Namibia.

Reason for leaving: Supporting the family business

Reference: Mr Johan Wessels (Manager)

Tel: +264-**-*******

SHELL NAMIBIA LTD

Credit Controler

October 1998 – May 2001

Something that was learned during my time at Shell. The three years I spent here, allowed me to grow, which allowed to bring this knowledge during the rest on my career.

Duties included:

• Bank Statements For Payments Of All Debtors ( Total Debtors N$ 50 Million Per Month)

• Solving any queries from Debtors while maintaining client relationships

• Implemented new computer software and provided training and support to colleagues

• Reconciliation of cash sale accounts

• Design of visuals for conversation plans and campaigns Credit checks and credit reports on all new debtors

• Monthly statements to debtors

• Credit schedules for managers (age analysis)

Reason for leaving: Better Opportunity

Reference: Mrs Martie Roos (HR) & Mr Lawrence Wordon (MD)

Tel +264-**-*******

OTHER EXPERIENCE

PERSONNEL GROUPS

Accountant September 1996 – March 1997

KARCHER SALES & SERVICE

Accountant September 1996 – March 1997

Mr Cassie Swarts

Tel: 081-***-****

BARRY’S TRADING

Accountant & Executive PA January 1992– February 1996

Mr Fanie Visser/ Mr Reenen Barry

Tel: 02351 3051

ROELOU BARRY AUTO

Senior Clerk May 1990 – October 1991

Mr Fanie Visser/ Mr Reenen Barry

Tel: 02351 3051

VILLIERSDORP CO-OP WINERY

Wages Clerk & Typist June 1998 – April 1990

Mr Hannes Cilliers (Manager)

Tel 0225 31120



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