Microsoft Office / SAP / Quickbooks / IQ Retail / Sage Pastel Accounting & Payroll / CRM / Orbfusion / PowerBi
Corlia De Jager
Account Executive
Windhoek, Namibia
Summary
Knowledgeable Finance Administrator adept at managing accounts payable and receivable, as well as providing payroll, reporting and audit support. Highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent planning and communication skills. Strong multitasker and problem-solver excels in fast-paced business support positions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Administrator
Ackermann Group
01.2021 - Current
- Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
- Supported month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely submission of financial statements to stakeholders.
- Maintained strict compliance with regulatory requirements, reducing potential risks associated with non-compliance penalties or fines.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Monitored and compiled data and reports to present to leadership.
- Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax filings, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to government regulations.
- Conducted thorough audits of accounting records, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
- Prepared bi-weekly payroll for 30 employees and maintained all associated files.
- Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations.
- Identified and corrected miscalculations and financial discrepancies to support quality assurance.
- Boosted department efficiency by implementing automated systems for expense tracking and invoice processing.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Area Manager
Avon Justine (PTY) LTD
04.2017 - 12.2020
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Improved overall efficiency by identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Coordinated with various departments to facilitate smooth communication, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Continuously improved operational procedures through ongoing evaluation of existing practices, incorporating feedback from team members and adopting industry best practices.
- Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Boosted marketing, reviewed pricing strategies and expanded distribution channels to increase sales revenue.
Education
Associate of Science - Trai-the-trainer
SAP
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management
Coursera
Online 04.2001 -
Associate of Science - Business Administration
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Audit Assistance & Reporting proficiency
Financial Auditing & Cost Control
Payroll Processing
Bank Reconciliation / Month-end closings / Accounts receivable management
Financial Reporting / Tax Compliance
Cash Flow Management
Data Analysis
Critical Thinking /Team Building Leadership / Decision-Making / Problem-Solving / Time Management
Risk Assessment
Microsoft Office / SAP / Sage Pastel / IQ Retail / Qucikbooks / CRM / Orbfusion / PowerBI proficiency
Software
Languages
Afrikaans
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Finance Administrator
Ackermann Group
01.2021 - Current
Area Manager
Avon Justine (PTY) LTD
04.2017 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Trai-the-trainer
SAP
04.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Supply Chain Management
Coursera
04.2001 -
Associate of Science - Business Administration
UNISA
04.2001 -
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