Senior Bookkeeper with 10+ Years Finance Experience

Angela Jacobs

Senior Bookkeeper

Honeydew, Gauteng 1724

************@*****.*** +27-658******

I am a seasoned finance professional with over 10 years of experience specializing in creditors administration, full-function bookkeeping, and financial reporting, and ensuring smooth cash flow management. My ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and maintain excellent organizational skills has contributed to my success in these roles. Additionally, I hold a Senior Bookkeeper qualification and a part CIS qualification, which complement my extensive hands-on experience with various accounting software. I am dedicated to accuracy, timeliness, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. I bring a wealth of knowledge in financial administration and a proactive, hands-on approach to managing the full spectrum of bookkeeping and creditors functions. My experience across various sectors has equipped me with the flexibility and expertise to contribute effectively to any finance team.

Work Experience

Senior Bookeeper: Dash Labels : July 2025 – half day position Troyeville

Processing creditors, creditor recons, all cash book processing and bank reconciliations

Processing of wages and salaries, pension payments, and EMP201 recons and payments

VAT reconciliations and payments on efiling

Bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations on easyfile.

Control of petty cash

Posting of all monthly journals, intercompany invoicing and reconciliations

Processing of commercial invoices for export of labels to Swaziland and Malawi.

Needing a full day position.

Senior Bookkeeper : Lubritech SA : March 2021 to April 2024

Managed full-function bookkeeping for Lubritech and Difokeng (BEECo), suppliers of eco-degreasers to platinum mines.

Processed cash books, SARS calculations, EMP201, VAT, payroll, monthly journals, interco posting and reconcilations.

Weekly cash flows updates

Control of petty cash

Utilized Sage Payroll and Accounting to ensure efficient financial management.

Left due to family responsibilities, and continued working in real estate.

Bookkeeper and Senior Creditors Clerk

Desmond Equipment (Uvongo)

February 2017 to February 2019

Responsible for cashbook processing, bank reconciliations, and creditor reconciliations.

Managed the loading of payments and completion of credit applications.

Processed month-end journals and GL reconciliations using Pastel.

Left to pursue studies – NQF4 and PDE4 in real estate and some practical work and moved back to Jhb.

Bookkeeper and Senior Creditors Administrator

Boehringer-Ingelheim SA (Pty) Ltd

February 2016 to October 2016 (Temp Position)

Processed all GRV’d invoices for the Consumer Health Care division and Sub Sahara African accounts.

Captured monthly journals, provisions, and balanced clearing and intercompany accounts.

Utilized Sage and Excel for accurate processing and reconciliations.

Company downsized so permanent position was not available.

Accounts Payable Administrator: New Teltron (Pty) Ltd : November 2012 to December 2015

Reconciled weekly and monthly creditors, processed payments, and managed warehouse accounts (New Teltron) and Foto First stores (Clidet) nationwide.

Managed intercompany reconciliations and general administration duties.

Assisted team members at head office and in stores.

Left to pursue a more varied position

Bookkeeper and Senior Creditors Administrator: Alex White (Pty) Ltd

January 2009 to October 2012

Handled debtors and creditors functions, postings, and reconciliations for the printing and publishing division of Astrapak.

Maintained the fixed asset register and processed EMP201 return submissions.

Utilized Pastel and Syspro software.

Reason for leaving: Retrenchment due to branch closure.

Bookkeeper/Accountant

Wensleydale Property Holdings

January 2006 to December 2008 (Half Day)

Responsible for cashbook postings and reconciliations, creditor payments, and journal postings.

Managed trial balance reporting, VAT, and PAYE submissions using QuickBooks and Pastel.

Reason for leaving: Relocation from Centurion to Honeydew for my husband’s work position

Bookkeeper and Finance Clerk

Dischem Pty Ltd

June 2001 to August 2005

Processed cashbook and bank reconciliations, creditor and debtor invoicing, and reconciliations.

Handled credit card reconciliations and posted monthly journals.

Managed trial balance reporting using Pastel.

Bookkeeper to Trial Balance

Crawford THG (Pty) Ltd

1994 to 1999

Managed creditors posting, forex payments, and monthly journal postings for an insurance loss adjusting company. All accounts up to trail balance.

Reported directly to the financial manager.

Debtors and Wages Clerk

National Dye House t/a Ninian & Lester Pty Ltd

1990 to 1994

Responsible for debtor invoicing and collections, as well as processing weekly wages via clock card.

Reason for leaving: Husband's transfer to Johannesburg.

Education

Diploma in Finance

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers – Gauteng

Skills

Creditors and general ledger reconciliations

VAT, PAYE payments and submissions

Cash book payments and postings

Weekly budget payments and cash flow analysis

Supplier liaison and credit terms management

Weekly cash forecasts and financial reporting

Certifications

Senior Bookkeeper – Present

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