WILLEMIEN GOUWS
Windhoek
Summary
Ambitious Financial Manager determined to continually exceed expectations. Willing to take on added responsibilities to achieve desired results.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Manager
Claud Bosch Agapitus Architects
04.2019 - Current
- Used Sage VIP to manage employee payroll and benefits such as housing and pension programs.
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with financial director.
- Created and implemented effective accounting systems, best practices and policies.
- Managed high volumes of financial activity in fast-paced, risk-based corporate environment.
- Developed reporting for executive financial reviews.
- Developed and presented financial data, financial statements and variance narratives to Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
Assistant Accountant
Claud Bosch Architects
10.2015 - 03.2019
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
Assistant Accountant
Dupwies Management Services
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Bookkeeping up to trial balance
- Creditors
- Debtors
- Reconciliations
- Bank Reconciliations
- Official duties to owner
- Daily banks
- Filing
- E-mail and internet activities
- Internet banking
- Customer relations
Assistant Accountant
Claud Bosch Architects
06.2009 - 02.2014
- Bookkeeping up to trial balance
- Creditors
- Reconciliations
- Bank Reconciliations
- Official duties to owner
- Daily banks
- Filing
- E-mail and internet activities
- Internet banking
- Customer relations
- Writing cheques
- Salaries
Admin Clerk
Nictus (Pty) Ltd
10.2006 - 06.2009
- Input data and processed system change to generate accurate reports.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Balanced multiple roles to accomplish diverse tasks and make larger impact to organization.
- Coordinated and maintained impressive office organization to keep facilities efficient, organized, and professional.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Debtors Clerk
Commercial Investment Corporation
03.1998 - 09.2006
- Debt collecting
- Credit control
- Reconciliations
- Handling of major accounts
- Official duties to manager
- e-mail and internet activities
- Customer realtions
Invoicing and Claims Clerk
Commercial Investment Corporation
01.1991 - 03.1998
- Taking orders from clients
- Processing of orders
- Handling customer claims
- Official office duties
- Filing
- Customer relations
- Switchboard & reception
Education
High School Diploma -
Windhoek High School
Windhoek12.1989
Skills
- General Accounting
- Data Trending
- Account Management
- MS Excel Expertise
- Financial Planning
- Financial Reporting Oversight
- Workflow Coordination
- Financial Management
- Human Resources
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Fraud Prevention
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Manage Cash Flow
- Account Analysis Expertise
- Tax Preparation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Customer Relations
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- General Ledger Accounting
- Administrative Support
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- A/P and A/R
- Reports and Documentation
- Tax Return Preparation
- Finance
- Data Processing
- AR and AP Expertise
- GL Accuracy
- Income Statements
- AP and AR Processing
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Monthly Closings
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Financial Manager
Claud Bosch Agapitus Architects
04.2019 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Claud Bosch Architects
10.2015 - 03.2019
Assistant Accountant
Dupwies Management Services
03.2014 - 09.2015
Assistant Accountant
Claud Bosch Architects
06.2009 - 02.2014
Admin Clerk
Nictus (Pty) Ltd
10.2006 - 06.2009
Debtors Clerk
Commercial Investment Corporation
03.1998 - 09.2006
Invoicing and Claims Clerk
Commercial Investment Corporation
01.1991 - 03.1998
High School Diploma -
Windhoek High School
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