Margaretha Schmidt

Lead a team of 3 clerks to manage multi-entity cashflow, invoice processing, reconciliations and stock costing; compiled monthly management accounts and produced weekly/monthly dashboards to support directors and SARB applications.

Managed a team of five stock controllers to ensure accurate stock transactions, costing and reconciliations across Syspro and databases, reducing queries and improving reporting accuracy to management.

Prepared annual financial statements, managed bookkeeping and payroll adjustments, and handled VAT, employees' tax and company registrations while supporting audit processes for clients.

Supervised 8 administrative clerks and managed full debtors and creditors functions across 9 entities, overseeing intercompany transactions, bank reconciliations and statutory PAYE/VAT submissions.

Prepared annual financial statements, performed bookkeeping and year-end adjustments, and managed tax returns and company registrations while implementing process improvements and maintaining MS Access databases.

Prepared annual financial statements and handled general bookkeeping, payroll calculations and SARS submissions for VAT and income tax for individuals, companies and trusts.

Managed floor operations, supported inventory ordering and customer service to ensure efficient store performance.

Maintained financial records and performed general bookkeeping duties for the company.

Oversaw office administration and bookkeeping, managing client communications and ensuring smooth daily operations.

Managed financial records including ledger maintenance and transaction processing to support accurate accounts.

Assisted with accounting functions and managed training centre operations, coordinating training programs and supporting financial reporting.

Managed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and accuracy across financial records.

Provided administrative support and assisted with maintenance tasks, maintaining office organization and records.

Managed accounts receivable and payable including invoicing and payment processing, and liaised to resolve debtor and creditor queries.

Handled front office duties and managed debtors' accounts, improving client service and account accuracy.

Completed an advanced Microsoft Access short course.

Grade: 93%

Completed a manual bookkeeping to trial balance short course with a final score of 93%.

Completed Grade 12 (Matric) at Brandwag High School in Uitenhage, South Africa.

Completed a short course in Pastel Accounting version 5.

Completed a National Diploma in Technical Financial Accounting via part-time/correspondence study covering bookkeeping, payroll, computerized bookkeeping, financial statements, cost and management accounting, and tax modules.