Graham Symons
Graham Symons

Senior Administration, Finance and Operations Professional

Actively looking · Member since 7 Oct 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Desired salary
Confidential
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a highly experienced administration, finance, and operations professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting senior management and keeping multi-site business operations running efficiently.

I have a strong background in finance administration, including invoicing, debtor management, cash books, petty cash, asset registers, payroll support, accounting systems, and audit-ready recordkeeping.

I am experienced in office and operations coordination, including logistics scheduling, vendor and contract administration, document control, executive support, and process improvement.

I also provide practical IT and systems support, managing Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, email, VPN and RDP access, as well as office hardware, printers, laptops, and desktops.

I work independently, handle confidential information securely, and am comfortable collaborating remotely through virtual communication and shared systems.

I am seeking a remote or hybrid administration, finance, secretarial, or operations support role where I can bring reliable, organised, and detail-focused support to a business.

Notice period: Immediate

Skills

21 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Logistics & IT Manager Whip Fire Projects

Combined administration, finance support, logistics coordination, and IT management responsibilities for multi-site operations.

Administered asset registers, vehicle records, licensing, compliance documentation, invoices, supplier coordination, and audit/reporting records. Coordinated deliveries, collections, equipment hire, contracts, service providers, and logistics schedules.

Managed Microsoft 365, SharePoint, email, VPN, and RDP access. Supported office systems, printers, laptops, and desktops while maintaining secure remote connectivity for teams.

Office Manager Rota Rentals

Managed full office administration and finance support activities for the business.

Handled invoicing, cash books, petty cash, asset registers, payroll support, and accounting system support. Oversaw office operations and administrative processes.

Maintained IT systems and network infrastructure to support day-to-day business operations.

Airport Transport Manager FIFA World Cup 2010

Coordinated airport transport operations for VIP and team arrivals and departures during the FIFA World Cup 2010.

Managed large volunteer teams and schedules, attended daily operational management meetings, and supported compliant, efficient logistics operations.

Ensured transport coordination and operational activities ran smoothly in a high-pressure event environment.

New Business Sales & Support AS Displays

Provided client liaison, new business sales support, and administrative assistance.

Prepared sales documentation, managed follow-ups, and supported customer communications.

Coordinated display installation activities and related logistics.

Sales Administration & Installations Support Hamley International / Sundance Pools

Provided sales administration, customer support, and installation coordination services.

Managed sales follow-ups and scheduling requirements for customers and operational teams.

Coordinated installation logistics to support timely service delivery.

Branch Software Development Project Manager Shoprite Group

Managed branch software development projects for national retail systems.

Contributed to the design, testing, and implementation of branch systems supporting retail operations.

Worked closely with finance, audit, and operations teams to align systems with business requirements.

MIS Director / Accountant / Systems Manager Kohler Group (Various Divisions)

Held MIS, accounting, and systems management responsibilities across various Kohler Group divisions.

Supported financial systems covering general ledger, debtors, creditors, payroll, asset registers, inventory, and manufacturing systems.

Worked with multi-entity financial teams and provided end-user support and systems training.

Banking Clerk Standard Bank

Performed banking clerk duties across various roles within Standard Bank.

Handled savings bank, foreign exchange, and teller functions.

Supported accurate and efficient day-to-day banking operations.

Education

Learning history

Dynamix

Microsoft Office Accreditation, Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office accreditation.

Dynamix

MSCD Accreditation

MSCD accreditation.

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