Melanie D.
Mid-Level Financial Manager
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Melanie D. is an experienced Financial Manager with a background in the automotive, machinery, manufacturing, and electrical industries. At Stellenbosch Automotive Works, she oversees the full bookkeeping function, prepares management statements, and manages both debtors and creditors, including invoicing, collections, and payment processing. Her role extends to the full HR function, where she handles employee administration, payroll on Sage Payroll, and disciplinary actions. Melanie is also responsible for marketing activities such as advertising, and she serves as Personal Assistant to the Director, managing communication and scheduling. Her earlier positions at Albrecht Machinery, Smartstone, and Cumpsty Electrical provided hands-on experience with bookkeeping to trial balance, creditor reconciliations, payroll on multiple platforms, logistics, and stock control. She holds a BA Sport Science from Stellenbosch University.
Experience
Financial Manager
Stellenbosch Automotive Works · 2020 — PresentPerformed full bookkeeping functions, including management statements. Managed quotes, invoicing, and collections for debtors, while processing creditors. Oversaw all human resources functions, including employee administration, payroll using Sage Payroll, and disciplinary procedures. Developed advertisements for marketing purposes. Served as Personal Assistant to the Director by managing calls, emails, and diary.Bookkeeper
Albrecht Machinery · 2018 — 2020Handled bookkeeping up to Trial Balance using Ritesoft. Managed creditors, including collection orders, reconciliations, and loading payments on bank accounts. Allocated receipts and collected payments for debtors. Oversaw petty cash management and processing.Financial Assistant
Smartstone · 2017 — 2018Executed bookkeeping to Trial Balance using Pastel (Desktop Version). Managed human resources by overseeing disciplinary procedures. Handled logistics related to order deliveries. Processed petty cash and managed creditors through purchase orders and reconciliations. Managed debtors' invoicing and receipts allocation, as well as stock control and general administrative duties.Bookkeeper/PA
Cumpsty Electrical · 2014 — 2017Managed reception duties, including answering and directing calls and greeting clients. Conducted bookkeeping to Trial Balance using Pastel. Oversaw creditors through purchase orders, reconciliations, and payment processing. Managed debtors' invoicing and collections. Organized all business documents while performing VAT, PAYE, UIF, and TAX calculations and submissions via E-Filing. Handled HR responsibilities, including payroll via VIP Payroll, disciplinary procedures, employee administration, and management of the bargaining council. Processed insurance claims.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- BA Sport ScienceStellenbosch University · 2013 — Present
- MatricLa Rochelle GHS · 2007 — Present
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