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Carey Crichton

Kildare,Ireland

Summary

Experienced professional with focus on office management and team coordination. Known for improving operational processes and fostering collaborative work environments. Utilises strong organisational skills and effective communication to enhance productivity and streamline office functions.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Office manager

Piranha Beverages
10.2016 - 06.2025
  • Compiled monthly financial statements and managed accounts to trail balance for 3 companies
  • Produced weekly sales and profit margin reports to inform strategic decisions.
  • Oversaw stock control processes to ensure optimal inventory levels.
  • Processed invoices and purchase orders with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Collaborated with IT department to resolve technical issues swiftly.
  • Maintained database accuracy through rigorous recordkeeping practices.
  • Executed secretarial tasks efficiently, supporting seamless administrative operations.
  • Utilised Excel expertise to generate and disseminate monthly analytical reports.


Bookkeeper

Zululand Chamber Business Foundation
, South Africa
03.2011 - 05.2016
  • Processing of all cash book entries
  • Check and verify orders to process supplier invoices.
  • Perform bank reconciliations.
  • Reconcile creditors monthly.
  • Weekly and monthly loading of electronic fund transfers
  • Consolidate budgets for organisation.
  • Process insurance claims and advise brokers of any insurance changes.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements.
  • Help with BBBEE audits

Accounts Assistant

Bay Galvanizes
, South Africa
10.2002 - 03.2011
  • Raising purchase orders and sales invoices
  • Debt collecting on overdue accounts.
  • Processing of all payments received.
  • Credit control
  • Daily banking
  • Reconciliation of creditor account for monthly payments
  • Skills Development Co-ordination
  • Employment Equity submission
  • Ensure that truck fleet is maintained and licenced.

Office Assistant

Kuthula Rewinds
, South Africa
01.1997 - 07.2001
  • Raising purchase orders and sales invoices
  • Creditor reconciliations
  • Debt collecting
  • Processing of all payments received.

Education

On line Short Course - Basic Financial Management

University of Cape Town
South Africa

Skills

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Deadline management
  • Positive attitude
  • Experience with SMEs
  • QuickBooks proficiency
  • Sage Pastel expertise
  • Microsoft Navision knowledge
  • Team collaboration
  • Independent work capability
  • Client relationship management
  • Office morale enhancement
  • Budget oversight
  • Bookkeeping software proficiency
  • Financial reporting skills
  • Office administration expertise
  • Report writing
  • Event coordination
  • Presentation design
  • Customer relationship management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Office manager

Piranha Beverages
10.2016 - 06.2025

Bookkeeper

Zululand Chamber Business Foundation
03.2011 - 05.2016

Accounts Assistant

Bay Galvanizes
10.2002 - 03.2011

Office Assistant

Kuthula Rewinds
01.1997 - 07.2001

On line Short Course - Basic Financial Management

University of Cape Town

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