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
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
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
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