KAVENA QUITA
Walvis Bay,Erongo
Summary
A detail-oriented payroll officer with experience in Sage payroll VIP system, known for exceptional data entry accuracy and proficiency in Excel spreadsheets. Demonstrates strong capabilities in payroll administration, record-keeping, and managing wage deductions. Adept at worker's compensation calculations and timesheet monitoring, ensuring precise timekeeping and compliance. Committed to optimising payroll processes and enhancing organisational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Payroll officer
Gendev Fishing Resources
Walvis Bay, Erongo
08.2025 - Current
- Executed auto-enrolment pension procedures, ensuring employees' future financial security.
- Prepared wage garnishment documents to facilitate efficient debt recovery.
- Calculated overtime payments to guarantee fair compensation for additional hours.
- Managed tax deductions to maintain compliance and provide clarity.
- Ensured accuracy in employee records for thorough payroll management.
- Assisted with annual audits to maintain financial transparency.
- Maintained confidentiality of staff salaries, resulting in high trust levels.
- Identified, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
Payroll clerk
Gendev Fishing Resources
Walvis Bay, Erongo
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Provided guidance and training to junior staff members when needed.
- Responded to inquiries regarding wag garnishments, taxes.
- Prepared and distributed payslips to employees.
- Maintained accuracy in payroll processing by strictly following company procedures and guidelines.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll data for accuracy and reliability.
- Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.
- Calculated accurate wages, including overtime, salary increases and bonuses.
Receptionist
Gendev Fishing Resources
Walvis Bay, Erongo
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the reception area to maintain a professional atmosphere.
- Monitored office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Collaborated with team members in organising company events; enhancing team cohesion and morale building activities.
- Prepared meeting rooms before and after use, maintaining a neat appearance at all times.
- Transcribed tapes and notes from meetings into prescribed formats.
Receptionist
Safety and Branding Namibia cc
Swakopmund, Erongo
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Completed data entry tasks whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
- Maintained an organised reception area for a professional business environment.
- Coordinated office supplies orders to keep necessary materials available at all times.
- Handled appointment scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Managed high volume of incoming calls from multi-line telephone system and documented messages.
Cashier
Woermann Brock Hardware
Swakopmund, Erongo
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Kept up-to-date with store promotions to provide accurate information to customers.
- Packaged customer items carefully, ensuing merchandise safety.
- Communicated product information to customers, driving informed purchases.
- Balanced till at end of day, maintaining accurate records.
- Used Point of Sale system efficiently, speeding up transactions.
Education
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate - Social Studies
S S de Duine
Namibia 01.2010 - 11.2014
Skills
- Data entry accuracy
- Payroll administration and record-keeping
- Excel spreadsheet proficiency
- Worker's compensation calculations
- Timesheet monitoring and timekeeping systems
- Wage deductions management
- Sage payroll expertise
Languages
English
Advanced
Afrikaans
Intermediate
Oshiwambo
Elementary
Timeline
Payroll officer
Gendev Fishing Resources
08.2025 - Current
Payroll clerk
Gendev Fishing Resources
07.2023 - 07.2025
Receptionist
Gendev Fishing Resources
09.2019 - 06.2023
Receptionist
Safety and Branding Namibia cc
11.2015 - 11.2016
Cashier
Woermann Brock Hardware
11.2014 - 02.2015
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate - Social Studies
S S de Duine
01.2010 - 11.2014