I’ve built a diverse career spanning finance, hospitality, and, more recently, UX/UI design. I enjoy leading teams, communicating with stakeholders, and solving problems in fast-paced environments, from audit and accounting to bakery operations. Now focusing on UX/UI design, I’m skilled in user research, wireframing, prototyping and collaborating with developers to create intuitive, scalable interfaces. I’m a quick learner who thrives in deadline-driven settings and welcomes new challenges.

Simone Vos

I’ve built a diverse career spanning finance, hospitality, and, more recently, UX/UI design. I enjoy leading teams, communicating with stakeholders, and solving problems in fast-paced environments, from audit and accounting to bakery operations. Now focusing on UX/UI design, I’m skilled in user research, wireframing, prototyping and collaborating with developers to create intuitive, scalable interfaces. I’m a quick learner who thrives in deadline-driven settings and welcomes new challenges.

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I’ve built a diverse career spanning finance, hospitality, and, more recently, UX/UI design. I enjoy leading teams, communicating with stakeholders, and solving problems in fast-paced environments, from audit and accounting to bakery operations.

Now focusing on UX/UI design, I’m skilled in user research, wireframing, prototyping and collaborating with developers to create intuitive, scalable interfaces. I’m a quick learner who thrives in deadline-driven settings and welcomes new challenges.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Audit Senior at GL Palmer & Company
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
In-depth experience in auditing, preparing Annual Financial Statements, team leading and dealing with directors and financial managers.
Audit & Accounts Senior at Numera Partners
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
In-depth experience in auditing, reviewing Annual Financial Statements, team leading and dealing with directors and financial managers.
Accountant at Lendlease
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Preparation and maintenance of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, P&L variance analysis and Fixed Asset Registers for 5 entities.
Front Desk Receptionist & Accounts Clerk at Lapack (Pty) Ltd
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Front desk duties and accounts clerk responsibilities.
Finance Business Partner at Pentland Brands
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Build and maintain effective relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders; support the planning to actuals cycle for IT, Legal and Marketing; provide robust submissions and reporting.
Accounts Supervisor at Little Bread Pedlar
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping for the bakery, reporting directly into the Owner; conducting financial analysis to aid business decisions.
Cafe General Manager at Allpress Espresso UK
January 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for the smooth running of two cafes in an affluent area of London; delivering high standard of customer service; managing a team of approximately 8-10 staff; weekly analysis of sales and costs to achieve KPIs.
UX/UI Designer at Bakery Production Platform
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance / Volunteer: Conduct user research on a Bakery Production Platform; redesigned sitemap; created wireframes and prototypes with Figma; ensured responsive design across devices; maintained regular communication with developer; hand off to developer and supported changes as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences at University of South Africa
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
ACCA Qualification - Masters Equivalent at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
UX Foundations & UX Academy at Design Lab
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

ACCA Qualification - Masters Equivalent
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other