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Denise Carolino

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I’m a highly organized, deadline-driven professional with 45 years of experience in administration, business, and office management across education, healthcare, financial services, catering, and retail.

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I’m a highly organized, deadline-driven professional with 45 years of experience in administration, business, and office management across education, healthcare, financial services, catering, and retail. I’m especially strong in financial accounting workflows up to trial balance, payroll processing, budgeting, procurement, stock control, and building efficient processes that help teams and clients succeed.

I’ve managed end-to-end responsibilities ranging from monthly payroll and SARS/employee tax queries to debtors/creditors, staff recruitment and performance management, and operational projects such as setting up new units and improving branch processes. I’m fluent in English and Afrikaans, confident with client service and negotiations, and known for staying calm under pressure while delivering accurate, reliable results.

  • 38 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • AfrikaansFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 8 roles

Chef (Breakfast Preparation) · Clubview GuesthouseJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Prepared and managed all daily breakfast preparation for guests, ensuring quality, consistency, and reliable service in a busy hospitality environment.

School Stationery & Textbook Supplier (Part-time) · Self-employedSep 2013 – Dec 2020 · 7 yrs 4 mos

Supplied school stationery packs and handled seasonal bulk orders. Managed full financial operations including creditors, internet banking, payments, journals, cashbook, general bookkeeping, procurement, purchase orders, supplier sourcing, and stock control while ensuring adherence to payment policies.

Bookkeeper / School Finance Administrator · Dominican Convent SchoolJan 2013 – Nov 2021 · 8 yrs 11 mos

Managed accounting procedures up to trial balance, including banking postings and the creditors function. Supported uniform shop operations (stock/sales). Undertook uniform shop duty during morning rotation, and handled reconciling and accounting tasks that supported school administration and financial compliance.

Bursar · Germiston South Primary SchoolJul 2005 – Sep 2011 · 6 yrs 3 mos
Owner / Operator (Coffee Shop & Catering) · Simply the Best (Coffee Shop & Catering Co)Mar 1997 – Dec 2004 · 7 yrs 10 mos
Administration Manager · Lifecare – Kensington Clinic (Private)Jun 1996 – Jan 1997 · 8 mos
Administration Manager · Nedbank LtdJun 1990 – May 1996 · 6 yrs
Bank Official · Nedbank LtdJan 1982 – May 1990 · 8 yrs 5 mos

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) · Rapid Results College1980 – 1984
Estate Agent Diploma · ITEC1990
Interior Design Certificate · ITEC1992
South African Tourist Board Certificate · South African Tourist Board2016

Certifications and awards· 5

Certificate of Board of Estate Agents (E.A.B)1990 – 2026
Investment & Financial Planning2016 – 2026
Wills & Estate Planning2016 – 2026
Foreign Bills of Exchange2016 – 2026

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