Doreen Bruwer
Hentiesbaai, Erongo
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Real Estate Agent
Self-employed
Hentiesbaai, Erongo, Namibia
08.2013 - Current
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Streamlined communication between all parties involved in transactions, ensuring smooth closings and satisfied clients.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in higher satisfaction rates and repeat business.
- Provided exceptional support during the negotiation process, advocating for clients'' best interests at all times.
- Consulted with homeowners on appropriate listing prices based on extensive comparative market analysis, resulting in faster sales and satisfied clients.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Assisted first-time homebuyers in navigating the complex real estate process, guiding them from pre-approval to closing.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Hosted successful open houses by preparing properties for viewing and effectively showcasing features to potential buyers.
- Consistently stayed up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, attending professional development courses and seminars to better serve clients.
- Expanded client base through consistent networking events, maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Improved property listings by collaborating with photographers to capture visually appealing images that accurately represented each property''s unique qualities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on local zoning regulations, providing valuable insights to both buyers and sellers throughout transactions.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
- Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
- Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
- Reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.
- Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
- Collaborated with mortgage companies to accurately determine loan and mortgage options for clients.
- Reviewed property listings, interviewed potential clients, accompanied clients to properties and effectively communicated condition of sales.
- Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
- Conducted weekly open houses and provided feedback to sellers on potential buyers.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
- Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Self-employed
Hentiesbaai, Erongo, Namibia
02.2011 - Current
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring employees were accurately compensated in a timely manner each pay period.
- Processed journal entries, guaranteeing accurate reflection of company finances within the general ledger system.
- Reviewed and processed client electronic payments and check deposits.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by effectively managing accounts payable and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations, applying best practices when executing daily bookkeeping tasks.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable and promptly following up on overdue invoices.
- Assisted in budget preparation, providing accurate financial data for informed decision-making by senior management.
- Simplified tax filing process by organizing relevant documents and liaising with tax professionals throughout the year.
- Collaborated with external auditors, facilitating a smooth audit process by providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries.
- Supported company growth by efficiently managing an increasing volume of financial transactions and maintaining organized records.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous attention to detail and thorough data analysis.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient bookkeeping systems and software.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reviewed account discrepancies and proposed courses of action to minimize losses.
- Sorted financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments.
- Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
- Supported the implementation of new accounting software, leading to increased efficiency in bookkeeping tasks.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Developed and implemented procedures to improve accounting efficiency.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
PK DE VILLIERS
Keetmanshoop, Karas, NamibiaSkills
- Highly Professional
- Contract Negotiation
- Works well independently
- Lead Follow Up
- Client-oriented
- Administrative Support
- Contract Preparation
- Buyer contracts
- Comparative market analysis
- Leasing and sales
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Clean Driving Record
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Lease drafting
- House showings
- Property Management
- Seller Representation
- Staff Management
- Rental management
- Technological proficiency
- Contracting
- Home inspections
- Database Management
- Pastel
- Purchase contracts
- Sales negotiation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Certificate in Pastel Bookkeeping
- Marketing Certificate
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Native language
Timeline
Real Estate Agent
Self-employed
08.2013 - Current
Accounting Bookkeeper
Self-employed
02.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
PK DE VILLIERS