Johanna Van Heerden
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Bookkeeper and Finance Administrator with over 15 years of comprehensive experience managing full-cycle bookkeeping, payroll processing, and statutory compliance. Proven track record navigating diverse corporate structures, from multi-site enterprises to educational institutions and independent accounting firms. Expert in trial balance preparation, rigorous ledger reconciliations, and optimization of financial reporting to drive leadership decision-making. Recognized for strict professional integrity, exceptional organizational systems, and a seamless efficiency in both remote and on-premise environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Elliceacre Country Estate
South Africa
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Full charge bookkeeping to trail balance for multi accounts.
- AP & AR on a daily basis, as well as bank reconciliations
- Process accurate payroll for +/-70 corporate employees, while ensuring strict, timely compliance with PAYE regulations.
- Full charge of petty cash, and reconciliation of such
- Excel reconciliations of AP, as per director’s instructions
- Liaise with tenants, and manage any queries that may arise
- Produce checked, stamped payment requisitions for all accounts payable
- Any and all ad hoc duties within the developing estate
Accounting Administrator & Executive Assistant (Contractor)
Ebs Accountants
South Africa
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Manage end-to-end bookkeeping operations for +/- 30 clients through to trial balance and compile comprehensive financial statements for a diverse portfolio of corporate clients.
- Execute complex statutory compliance submissions, manage CIPC administrative processes, and streamline multi-client office operations.
- Serve as trusted Executive Assistant to the business owner, managing confidential executive communications, stakeholder scheduling, and critical client management.
- Prepared all documents for taxes.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
RBS Foods
South Africa
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained flawless financial records for multi-location hospitality entities utilizing Sage One and Digitot software ecosystems.
- Processed accurate, time-sensitive payroll for over 140 corporate employees while ensuring strict, timely compliance with VAT and PAYE tax regulations.
- Conducted rigorous weekly and monthly reconciliations for bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable ledgers.
- Generated and analyzed critical financial reports, including detailed P&L statements, discount summaries, and aging debtor tracking.
- Managed full cycle accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely payments and accurate records.
- Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts, maintaining financial accuracy and integrity.
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports, facilitating informed decision-making for management.
- Implemented streamlined bookkeeping procedures that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced discrepancies.
- Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Served as main point of contact for all employee expense reimbursement requests, reviewing submissions for compliance with company policies before approving payments.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Processed vendor invoices efficiently, reconciling discrepancies and negotiating favorable payment terms when necessary.
- Ensured timely and accurate financial reporting for management decision-making purposes.
- Communicated regularly with clients regarding billing inquiries, resolving disputes fairly and maintaining strong professional relationships.
Finance Officer / Bookkeeper
Primêre Fonteine Skool
South Africa
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Captured, tracked, and reconciled complex, high-volume institutional revenue streams derived from student tuition, fees, and campus activities. For about 80+ students
- Optimized fluid cash flow operations including proactive accounts receivable, internal petty cash reserves, and government subsidy applications.
- Appointed as the principal financial representative to the School Governing Body, presenting fiscal performance metrics to board leadership.
Head of Finance Office
Hendrik van der Bijl Primary School
South Africa
04.2017 - 01.2022
- Directed procurement workflows as an expeditor to ensure cost-effective, audited, and timely vendor acquisitions.
- Captured, tracked, and reconciled complex, high-volume institutional revenue streams derived from student tuition, fees, and campus activities. For about 100+ students
- Optimized fluid cash flow operations including proactive accounts receivable, internal petty cash reserves, and government subsidy applications.
Appointed as the principal financial representative to the School Governing Body, presenting fiscal performance metrics to board leadership. All institutional financial operations, including staff payroll administration, full-scale general ledger reconciliations, and commercial insurance claims.
Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper
Alinca Accounting Services
South Africa
09.2013 - 04.2017
- Administered full-cycle bookkeeping portfolios concurrently for more than 20 external corporate clients using Pastel Partner software.
- Managed precise tax preparation and filed statutory corporate returns, serving as primary liaison with tax authorities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Oosterland
South Africa01-1992
Skills
- Financial Accounting: Full-Cycle Bookkeeping, Trial Balance, General Ledger, P&L Analysis, Financial Statements
- Payroll & Compliance: Corporate Payroll (140 Staff), Statutory Tax Compliance (VAT, PAYE), CIPC Filing
- Reconciliations: Multi-Account Bank, Accounts Receivable (Debtors), & Accounts Payable (Creditors) Reconciliations
- Software Systems: Sage One, Pastel Partner, Sage Payroll, Digitot Systems, SARS EasyFile, Quick Pay, MS Office
Languages
Fluent in English and Afrikaans
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Elliceacre Country Estate
10.2025 - 04.2026
Accounting Administrator & Executive Assistant (Contractor)
Ebs Accountants
09.2024 - 10.2025
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
RBS Foods
03.2023 - 09.2024
Finance Officer / Bookkeeper
Primêre Fonteine Skool
01.2022 - 02.2023
Head of Finance Office
Hendrik van der Bijl Primary School
04.2017 - 01.2022
Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper
Alinca Accounting Services
09.2013 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Oosterland
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States. (No sponsorship required)