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Bernadette S. — Senior Bookkeeper and Office Administrator from South Africa

Bernadette S.

Senior Bookkeeper and Office Administrator

South Africa 3-6 years
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Bernadette S. is an accomplished Office Administrator and Bookkeeper with over 20 years of experience in optimizing office operations and maintaining precise financial records. She is skilled in bookkeeping, office administration, and payroll management, and has demonstrated expertise at Proudfoot Industries (Pty) Ltd where she significantly enhanced business processes by integrating accounting software, resulting in a 90% improvement in workflow efficiency. Her role included managing client invoicing, conducting debtor and creditor reconciliations, and overseeing budget preparations. Additionally, she improved customer engagement by initiating an email newsletter that boosted sales margins by 20%. Bernadette's tenure as a remote English Tutor with Café Talk emphasizes her adaptability, where she developed structured lesson plans that helped students improve their English proficiency and IELTS exam performance. Her education includes a TEFL certification and professional courses in Virtual Assistance and Project Management.

Experience

  • English Tutor

    Café Talk · 2022 — 2025
    Assisted over 18 students in improving their English vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, and writing skills. Developed lesson plans accompanied by supporting documentation. Conducted IELTS practice sessions focusing on listening, reading, spelling, and grammar.
  • Bookkeeper/Administration

    Proudfoot Industries (Pty) Ltd · 2013 — 2024
    Optimized business processes through the implementation of accounting software, which enhanced workflow automation. Managed client invoicing and performed reconciliations for debtors, creditors, and general accounts. Created management reports, compiled budgets, and executed data entry tasks using Excel spreadsheets.
  • Bookkeeper

    Company not specified · 2007 — 2012
    Focused on maintaining and enhancing a structured accounting system. Responsibilities included client invoicing, reconciliations of financial accounts, and preparing VAT and PAYE. Also handled data entry for management reports and budgets, while liaising with buyers regarding payments.

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Education

  • Matric
    Institution not specified · — — 1993

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