Maryke Brenkman

Manage purchase orders, order confirmations, receipts, invoicing and quotation requests while handling related debtors and creditors tasks for Swakop Engineering.

Provided executive support to the CEO including email and calendar management, travel and accommodation bookings, meeting setups, minute taking and event planning.

Managed debtors collections, bank reconciliations, bank payments and petty cash processes to maintain accurate accounts receivable and cash records.

Supported bookkeeping tasks including debtors invoicing and collections, creditors capture and reconciliation, petty cash reconciliation and contributed to monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.

Handled debtors invoicing, creditors invoice capture and reconciliation, journals, export document handling and foreign currency payments using online petty cash systems.

Managed research projects including instrument design, field planning and budgeting, project delivery, data analysis and report writing in coordination with senior accounts staff.

Provided reception, office administration and PA support, managed invoicing, debt collection, bank reconciliations and secretarial functions including CC registrations and tax-related admin.

Managed retail and office operations including sales, staff supervision, invoicing, creditors and debtors management, and stock receiving both manually and via IQ bookkeeping system.

Owned and managed a beauty salon, delivering client treatments, overseeing daily operations, driving product sales, and handling all reception, banking and administrative duties.

Completed a beauty training program (October 2005–November 2005).

Completed a short-term course in health and skin care (January 2005–September 2005).

Completed Grade 12 with studies including German, Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Biology and Physical Science.