LUCINDA FERREIRA Occupation BookkeeperGender FemaleNationality South AfricanEthnic Group WhiteLanguage English, Afrikaans (basic)Drivers Licence Code 08Desired job location Vereeniging to vanderbijlparkCurrent Employer Goldilogs (Pty) LtdAvailability 1 month notice

Contact Details Cell phone +27 83 561 0890Email valerio@valluci.co.za LinkedIn http:// za.linkedin.com/in/lucindaferreira/ Residential Location Duncanville Ext 3, Vereeniging, South Africa

Professional Profile Experienced Bookkeeper with 24 years’ experience in bookkeeping to trial balance, including 15 years in the capacity of Financial Manager. Sound knowledge in cashbook, petty cash, monthly reports, Internet banking, salaries and wages, SARS monthly returns and preparing for annual audits and NPO requirements. A proactive and innovative individual with a high level of integrity.

Education 1989Stanger High School Grade 12 (Matric) *Prefect

Computer Skills Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Pastel Evolution

Pastel Payroll Pastel Partner

Areas of Expertise Accounting up to Trial Balance. Customer relations. Debtors and Creditors. Salaries and wages.

SARS monthly returns Internet banking. Monthly reporting figures for management. Non-profit organisational requirements.

Career History 1. 2015 – PRESENTGoldilogs (Pty) Ltd Vereeniging, South Africa

BOOKKEEPER

Responsibilities Managing the full accounting function up to trial balance. Preparing monthly reports for Board meetings. Invoicing Handling salaries and wages as well as monthly SARS returns. Managing all EFT payments and maintaining internet banking profile. Preparing accounts and supporting schedules for annual audit.

2. 2014 – 2015Accelerated Education Enterprises Durban North, South Africa

CREDIT CONTROLLER & OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR EASTERN EDUZONE

Responsibilities Drafting responses to customer queries.

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Reconciling customer accounts. Coordinating and monitoring invoicing. Allocating payments for receipting purposes. Liasing with clients re. opening of schools Customer services of existing as well as new schools

Achievements Speedy communication of information to customers assisted in the department meeting a 99% target in

turning over all customer orders within a 72 hour period. Streamlined communication to customers resulting in their positive responses regarding our customer

service.

3. 1996 – 2013Three Rivers Christian Academy Vereeniging, South Africa

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Responsibilities Directly managing a staff complement of 1 Bookkeeper. Managing the full accounting function up to trial balance. Preparing monthly reports for Board meetings. Handling Debtors’ collections – telephonic and in writing. Handling salaries and wages as well as monthly SARS returns. Managing all EFT payments and maintaining internet banking profile. Preparing accounts and supporting schedules for annual audit. Submitting subsidy applications to Gauteng Education Department. Submitting non-profit report to Department of Social Development. Serving as a member of the Management Committee of the school.

Achievements Invited to serve on the Senior Management Committee of the school.

4. 1994 – 1995Investec Property Group Johannesburg, South Africa

BOOKKEEPER

Responsibilities Handling general accounting related to the management of Growth Point Property Portfolio. Allocating expenses to different cost centres. Paying contractors working on the portfolio of buildings.

5. 1993 – 1994D R & L Industrial cc Parktown, South Africa

BOOKKEEPER

Responsibilities Updating Debtors’ and Creditors’ accounts. Capturing cashbook and reconciling on a monthly basis. Handling petty cash. Handling expense claims. Handling salary payments, UIF and Employees Tax. Submitting VAT returns.

Career History: Previous Positions

6.SENIOR BOOKKEEPER (Temporary Position)AI Insurance Company 1993 (2 months)

7.ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / DEBTORS CLERKOld Mutual Properties 1992 – 1993

8.ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTDeloitte Pim Goldby 1990 – 1991

Key Strengths

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Well-organised; good planner and time-manager. Used to working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines. Ability to prioritise and deal effectively with a number of tasks simultaneously. Logical approach to analysing problems and determining key issues. Attention to detail, planning, organisation and daily delivery requirements. Energetic performer with an upbeat, positive attitude. Strong team player with the ability to work independently. Relates well to others and establishes good working relationships.

Endorsements“She was gentle yet assertive, quick to listen and very diplomatic and wise in her responses. Her wisdom encouraged fellow staff members to value her council and friendship & earned her a place in the management team of the school. She was well organised and detail oriented. She was quite aware of the bottom line, and had a knack for recognising the most efficient way to get things done. Her writing skills also enabled her to compose quality correspondence.” Joel De Oliveira, Senior Administrator, 3 Rivers Christian Academy“Her input into skills development and training was invaluable. Lucy displayed excellent leadership skills…She displays an excellent work ethic with high moral standards. She is absolutely reliable, is a woman of integrity, is an excellent judge of character, has an extremely pleasant demeanour and is a joy to work with.” Ulrike Niekerk, Vice Principal, 3 Rivers Christian Academy

References Available on request.

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