Karen V.
Mid-Level Bookkeeping Specialist
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Karen V. is a Certified Technical Financial Accountant with 25 years of experience specializing in bookkeeping to balance sheet, payroll administration, VAT and PAYE/UIF/SDL processing, and management accounts. Having worked primarily in the manufacturing, industrial, and services sectors—including salt processing (Sun Salt Services, Swan Salt), cement manufacturing (Pharaoh Cement, ITE Products), and consulting/accounting firms (PKF VGA, Ampcor Consulting)—Karen managed books for groups of up to 21 companies, with creditor and debtor book values reaching R10 million monthly. Her duties have included financial reconciliations, payroll administration (including Pastel/Sage), month-end reporting, fixed asset register maintenance, and SARS audit preparation. Karen is adept in Pastel Evolution and MS Office Suite, and has consulted, trained staff, and supported management with annual financial statements, reflecting a proven record in complex, multi-entity financial environments.
Experience
Senior Bookkeeper
Sun Salt Services (Pty) Ltd · 2017 — 2025Handled the capturing of creditor invoices, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions. Managed debtors by processing orders, invoicing, and responding to client queries regarding payment and documentation.Senior Bookkeeper/Payroll Consultant
PKF (VGA) · 2014 — 2017Captured bank statements, managed creditors and debtors, and performed VAT submissions. Processed payroll for numerous clients and assisted with the preparation of annual financial statements.Debtors/Creditors Clerk/Stock Controller
RCC Trading · 2013 — 2014Captured payments for debtors and creditors, including invoicing clients and sending monthly statements. Managed stock control processes.Debtors/Creditors/Bookkeeping Assistant
TD Coatings · 2013 — 2013Handled capturing of debtor and creditor payments and assisted in routine bookkeeping tasks.Assistant Financial Controller
Coopervision (PTY) Ltd · 2012 — 2012Managed general journals and stock control, along with updating employee leave and medical records.Senior Bookkeeper
Ampcor Consulting CC · 2009 — 2012Processed cashbooks for multiple companies, managed creditors, and conducted internal invoicing. Completed statutory tax returns and prepared year-end files for auditors.Stock Control & Creditors Manager
Ampcor Consulting CC · 2007 — 2009Managed stock receiving and dispatch, processed creditors, and handled banking system transactions.Junior Bookkeeper
Ampcor Consulting CC · 2006 — 2007Processed cashbooks and creditor invoices, and performed intercompany invoicing along with general office duties.Telephonic Sales Person/Data Capturer
Carrier SA · 2005 — 2006Engaged in telephonic sales and data entry tasks.Personnel Officer/Debtors Clerk/Creditors Clerk/Admin Clerk
Dulux Paint Centre (PTY) Ltd · 2002 — 2004Performed a variety of clerical tasks including debtors and creditors management.Admin Clerk
Danie Van Wijk CFA · 2001 — 2002Handled administrative duties within the organization.Creditors Clerk
Stick A TileManaged creditor accounts and captured invoices.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bcom – Business Management (2nd year – Not Completed)UNISA · 2005 — 2011
- Senior Certificate – MatricDr Malan High School · 2000 — Present
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