Karen Herselman

Providing bookkeeping support using Zoho Books, including cashbook processing, bank reconciliations, and year-end preparation.

Manage a broad range of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions, including invoicing, reconciliations, cashbook processing, VAT preparation, and monthly management accounts. Progressed from Accounts Clerk to Senior Bookkeeper within six months.

Maintained subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions, and balanced subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries. Reported directly to the CEO of the hospital.

Provided bookkeeping services to various companies and individuals, including transport companies, restaurants, an attorney's firm, swimming centres, nursery schools, and other businesses. Liaised directly with clients and worked with external accountants.

Managed a business manufacturing and distributing herbal and natural products to customers including guest houses, hotels, and crèches. Increased sales by 10% during the first year.

Manufactured and distributed garden concrete pots and pavers to landscapers, nurseries, and garden centres across South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. Managed approximately 60 employees and worked within a business with an annual turnover of approximately R3 million.

Provided bookkeeping services to a range of businesses, including advertising companies, a film producer, electrical and manufacturing companies, nurseries, contractors, Ghost Mountain Inn, and individuals. Brought in new business, resulting in increased turnover.

Assisted the Senior Bookkeeper with salary-related administration, followed up on debtors and creditors, assisted with purchasing office stationery, and produced age analysis.

Assisted with planting operations, worked as Sales Representative, liaised with customers, managed a staff complement of five people, and organised deliveries. Increased sales by 25% within eight months.

Assisted students with MSOffice and Pastel Accounting, and organised student schedules, dates, and training sessions.

Coordinated daily restaurant management, managed the everyday running of the guest house, and was responsible for approximately 10 staff members. Managed bookings and customer requirements, and stood in as Chef, Waitress, and Bar Lady when required.

Held various positions including Secretary, Receptionist, Junior Secretary/PA, StockTake, Waitress, Catering, Head Waitress/Bar Lady/Hostess, Kiosk Manager, Sales Representative, and Sales Assistant across multiple employers.

Earned a Certificate in QuickBooks Essentials from EasyBiz in 2015.

Received a Certificate of Achievement for SCT 10 from the Cement & Concrete Institute in 2008.

Completed a National Diploma in Practical Accounting at Damelin College in 2000.

Completed a National Diploma in Bookkeeping at Damelin College in 1999.

Completed a Certificate in Pastel Accounting at Ant'Akin Computer Training in 1998.

Completed a Customer Relations Course at Quest Personnel in 1996.

Completed secondary schooling and obtained a Matric certificate from TownView High School in 1992.