
Mel Van Der Westhuizen
@melvanderwesthuizen
I manage accurate bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, VAT, and financial administration.
What I'm looking for
I've managed bookkeeping and financial administration for D & D Contractors since 2017, handling accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payroll, VAT documentation, invoices, payments, and customer and supplier accounts.
At Grace Birthing Hospital, I use Sage Online to maintain financial records while coordinating patient administration and confidential information. My 20+ years of experience also includes creditors, credit control, costing, office administration, Pastel, Syspro, and QuickBooks Online.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Office Administrator / Manager
Grace Birthing Hospital
Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Performs bookkeeping and financial administration using Sage Online, processes Medical Aid claims, and manages patient and appointment administration.
Office Administrator / Bookkeeper
D & D Contractors CC
Mar 2017 - Present (9 years 6 months)
Manages day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration for a construction business, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, payroll, and VAT.
Sales Administrator / Costing Clerk
Trendi Holdings
Sep 2023 - Jul 2024 (10 months)
Processed customer orders, prepared order templates, and liaised with suppliers and internal departments regarding orders and delivery requirements.
Creditors Administrator
Atlantic Cape International
Aug 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 4 months)
Managed the full creditors function for three companies, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment preparation.
Office Administrator
Phambili Interface – Durban
May 2007 - Jul 2014 (7 years 2 months)
Managed day-to-day branch administration and financial administration, including quotations, orders, and reconciliations.
Credit Controller
Phambili – Head Office
Jun 2002 - Apr 2004 (1 year 10 months)
Managed customer credit applications, reconciled accounts, and handled payment allocation for approximately 500 customer accounts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
QuickBooks Online
Certificate, Accounting Software
Completed formal training and certification covering core QuickBooks Online workflows including chart of accounts, invoicing, and reconciliations.
Intec College
National Diploma, Technical Financial Accounting
Completed a National Diploma in Technical Financial Accounting at NQF Level 5, covering bookkeeping, payroll, and financial statements.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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