Charlene V.
Mid-Level Finance Bookkeeper
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Charlene V. is an experienced finance professional specializing in bookkeeping and credit management, primarily within the financial sector. With a foundation established through a National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting from Technikon S.A., she has further honed her expertise through certificates in credit management and bookkeeping from Damelin. Charlene currently operates as a self-employed Bookkeeper since September 2022, where she skillfully manages daily financial transactions, reconciles accounts, maintains VAT/tax compliance, and prepares monthly management reports. Previously, she held a long-term position at FD Distributors CC, managing bookkeeping for multiple companies, highlighting her capacity to perform comprehensive financial oversight. Known for her proficiency in systems such as Sage One and Microsoft Office, she has a wealth of experience in credit control, specifically during her tenure at Telkom SA Ltd, where she managed credit vetting and collection processes. Fluent in Afrikaans and English, Charlene is committed to delivering meticulous and compliant financial services to her clients. References available upon request.
Experience
Bookkeeper
Self Employed · 2022 — PresentCaptured and processed daily financial transactions, including cashbook, journals, receipts, and payments. Maintained and reconciled debtors and creditors ledgers. Processed supplier and customer invoices and conducted bank, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations. Executed monthly journals and processed payroll for 13 employees while ensuring VAT and tax compliance. Prepared management reports up to trial balance and maintained proper filing for audit purposes.Bookkeeper
FD Distributors CC · 2014 — 2022Handled bookkeeping for five companies, processing daily financial transactions such as cashbook, journals, receipts, and payments. Managed debtors and creditors ledgers, processed invoices, and performed various reconciliations. Assisted with payroll processing and ensured compliance with VAT and tax regulations. Prepared monthly reports up to trial balance and ensured proper document filing for audits.Debtors
FD Distributors CC · 2009 — 2014Conducted telephonic collections and reconciliations, addressing customer queries and liaising with clients. Arranged payment plans and allocated payments while sending monthly statements. Managed new client applications and monitored age analysis, keeping collections within stipulated timeframes.Sales Co-ordinator
Respiratory Care Africa (Pty) Ltd · 2008 — 2009Provided customer service, input orders, managed order queries, tracked orders, and handled tender submissions along with credit notes.Senior Credit Controller / Assistant Bookkeeper
Respiratory Care Africa (Pty) Ltd · 2005 — 2008Engaged in telephonic collections and reconciliations while managing customer queries. Facilitated payment arrangements, allocated payments, and ensured timely sending of statements. Handled cash book allocations, reconciliations, and creditors management, including company leases and rentals.Credit Controller
Discovery Life · 2005 — 2005Performed telephonic collections and reconciliations while addressing customer queries and establishing payment arrangements. Managed daily statistics related to collections.Credit Controller
Telkom SA Ltd · 2001 — 2005Liaised with clients for credit vetting, conducted ITC and Experian checks, collected debts on existing accounts, and approved or rejected new applications, managing credit limits and requesting guarantees.Credit Controller
Telkom SA Ltd · 2000 — 2001Handled creditor payments to attorneys, managed customer queries, and processed debts while meeting collection targets.Acting Supervisor Credit Controller
Telkom SA Ltd · 1999 — 2000Managed absentees, set performance targets, and compiled daily and monthly statistics. Oversaw performance management and monitored service representatives' outputs, attending meetings on service excellence.Credit Controller
Telkom SA Ltd · 1998 — 1999Received cheques and debit orders daily, managed the opening of files, liaised with customers, and conducted general queries and reconciliations.Acting Supervisor Credit Controller
Telkom SA Ltd · 1998 — 1999Liaised with debtors and attorneys, handled paper and telephonic queries, resolved issues, and compiled statistics for management while monitoring service representatives' performance.Credit Controller
Telkom SA Ltd · 1996 — 1998Compiled index reports for final accounts, opened files, wrote off uncollectable amounts, and liaised with attorneys while managing customer queries and conducting reconciliations.Credit Controller
Telkom SA Ltd · 1994 — 1995Handled customer queries, managed suspension and reconnections, and conducted telephonic collections along with reconciliations and daily, weekly, and monthly statistics reporting.Credit Controller
Telkom SA Ltd · 1991 — 1993Managed the opening of files, conducted telephonic collections, arranged refund payments, and performed reconciliations while addressing customer queries and managing daily statistics.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- National Diploma in Cost and Management AccountingTechnikon S.A. · — — 1998
- MatricDr Malan Hoërskool Meyerton · — — 1990
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