Elizabeth Gyzen
Elizabeth Gyzen

Bookkeeper, Secretary, Receptionist, Personal Assistant and Administrator

Actively looking · Member since 10 Jun 2025
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Location
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Desired salary
from 1500 USD/monthly
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Freelance, Temporary
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am an experienced bookkeeper, secretary, receptionist, personal assistant and administrator with extensive experience in office administration, bookkeeping, finance support and customer service.

I have worked across property management, financial services, healthcare, retail, banking and corporate environments. My background includes managing schedules, filing, invoicing, debtor and creditor control, data capturing, reconciliations and general secretarial duties.

I am a fast worker who can work independently and learn quickly. I enjoy challenges, solving problems and working with both people and systems.

I am highly comfortable using computers and accounting software, including Microsoft Office, Pastel, IQ Accounting, Xero and Payspace payroll. I also have experience working with Kronos for staff scheduling and standby management.

I am honest, loyal, dependable and able to support managers, teams and customers effectively. I bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail and many years of practical administrative experience.

Notice period: Immediately

Skills

14 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Office Administrator The Merchant Tiler

Managed bookkeeping, filing and invoicing activities. Handled debtor and creditor control and supported general office administration.

Administrator Plett Property Management

Worked as an administrator responsible for arrears collection and transfer administration. Supported property management processes and maintained accurate administrative records.

Junior Bookkeeper TRS Financial Services

Performed bookkeeping duties, including debtor and creditor control. Also provided general office administration support.

Ward Secretary Life Wilgers Hospital

Provided secretarial and administrative support to the Trauma Unit Manager. Managed staff scheduling, standby registers, overtime approvals, stationery ordering, training records, filing, data capturing and monthly reconciliations.

Audited patient files, reconciled patient registers, captured clinical practice audits, recorded patient complaints and alert cards, reported maintenance issues and supported quality management compliance. Trained and certified as a Health and Safety Representative and Incident Investigator for the Trauma Unit.

Assistant Manager, Finance - Jet Rietfontein Edgars Stores Ltd

Worked as Assistant Manager in the finance department at Jet Rietfontein, supporting store operations and financial administration for a store with R11.6 million turnover.

Assistant Manager, Finance - Jet Wonderpark Edgars Stores Ltd

Worked as Assistant Manager in the finance department at Jet Wonderpark, supporting store operations and financial administration for a store with R4.7 million turnover.

Store Manager - Smileys Menlyn Edgars Stores Ltd

Managed store operations at Smileys Menlyn, overseeing administrative and retail responsibilities for a store with R2.5 million turnover.

Executive Secretary and Receptionist Edgars Stores Ltd

Provided executive secretarial and reception support to the Divisional Operations Manager, Divisional Controller, two Administration Managers, Divisional HR Manager and HR Operator.

Department Manager Edgars Stores Ltd

Worked as Department Manager at Edgars Brooklyn, supporting department operations and administration.

Operations Secretary Edgars Stores Ltd

Performed general secretarial and office administration duties for store operations.

Personal Assistant to Merchandise Director Edgars Stores Ltd

Provided personal assistant, secretarial and office administration support to the Merchandise Director.

Senior Secretary and Receptionist Metropolitan Life Properties Ltd

Performed general secretarial, reception and office administration duties in a property management environment.

Rejections Clerk Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd

Corrected mistakes made by credit card users and processed rejection-related administrative work.

Education

Learning history

Intec College

Diploma, Junior Bookkeeping, NQF3

Anchor Secretarial College

Certificate, Executive Secretarial Studies

President High School

Matric, Business

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