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Vivienne Maya

@viviennemaya

Bookkeeper and Accounts Clerk specializing in financial accounting, AP/AR, payroll, and accurate reporting in South Africa.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a bookkeeping/accounting role where I can balance the books accurately, manage AP/AR and payroll, support tax compliance, and build trusting relationships—using Sage/QuickBooks/Xero to help management meet objectives.

Hello, I’m Vivienne—passionate about work and known as a strategic thinker, problem solver, and solution-driven bookkeeper. I have over 6 years of experience across various industries, sharpening my skills in Financial Accounting, Administration, and Customer Relationship Management.

I focus on getting the details right: recording transactions, maintaining the general ledger, managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, and completing bank reconciliations to identify discrepancies. I also handle payroll processing (wages, withholding taxes, and direct deposits) and support financial analysis, budgeting assistance, and financial reporting like balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

In my recent roles, I’ve strengthened compliance and reliability—ensuring financial records comply with relevant regulations and standards, preparing and filing tax returns (including sales tax, VAT, and income tax), and assisting with internal and external audits through clear documentation and explanations. I’m particularly proud of building trusting relationships between stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality.

I’ve also contributed beyond pure bookkeeping—supporting clients with financial planning as a Financial Advisor, onboarding new recruits, and applying risk management principles. Whether it’s accounts, customer support, or administration, I bring optimism, effective communication, and a business-centric, empathetic approach to every task.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accounting Bookkeeper

Current

Orca Media (Pty) Ltd

May 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Record and maintain financial transactions in the general ledger, including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Perform bank reconciliations, payroll processing, and prepare financial reports to support budgeting and financial analysis.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger Bank Reconciliation Payroll Processing Financial Reporting Budgeting Tax Preparation Support Financial Analysis Transaction recording

Bookkeeper

Bhango Digital

Jan 2018 - Aug 2023 (5 years 7 months)

Maintain and update financial records, including daily transactions and reconciliation of bank statements. Manage accounts payable/receivable, process payroll, prepare financial statements, support budgets/forecasting, and assist with audits while ensuring compliance.

Financial Records Management Transaction recording Bank Reconciliation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Processing Financial Statements Budgeting & Forecasting Regulatory Compliance Quickbooks Xero Invoicing

Financial Advisor

Old Mutual South Africa

Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 (8 months)

Help clients create financial plans based on goals, risk tolerance, and financial situations, including retirement, investments, tax, and estate planning. Provide onboarding/training for recruits and support ongoing monitoring and adjustments to client plans and portfolios.

Financial Planning Client Onboarding Investment Management Risk Management Retirement Planning Tax Planning Estate Planning Client Education

Accounting Bookkeeper

Soul Souvlaki EGG

May 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Record and maintain daily financial transactions using Pastel and QuickBooks, and post to journals and ledgers. Prepare monthly trial balance sheets and financial statements, manage accounts payable/receivable, and support invoicing, quotations, inventory, and debtors/creditors follow-ups.

Quickbooks Journal And Ledger Posting Trial Balances Financial Statements Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Invoicing Quotations Debtor Follow Ups

Sales Consultant

Capri Exclusive Homeware

Oct 2020 - Mar 2021 (5 months)

Sell homeware products by understanding product features and value propositions, generating leads, qualifying prospects, and presenting solutions. Manage negotiations, build customer relationships, follow up on concerns, and support repeat business while onboarding new recruits and meeting sales targets.

Product Knowledge Prospecting Lead Generation Lead Qualification Sales Presentations Relationship Building Lead Follow Up Customer Support Customer Satisfaction Onboarding Sales Targets

Office Administrative Assistant

E&M Refrigeration

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Schedule appointments by calling clients and directing calls to technicians, while handling incoming and outgoing correspondence. Support office administration including office supplies ordering, data entry and record keeping, and petty cash journal maintenance.

Appointment Scheduling Call Handling Correspondence Management Data Entry Record keeping Petty Cash Management

Training Manager & Sales

Speckmans Marketing

Mar 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 5 months)

Drive sales through prospecting, lead generation, product knowledge, and sales presentations, including negotiation and closing. Provide customer support and training/onboarding for new recruits while conducting market research and meeting sales targets.