Michelle Solms

Experienced financial administrator and bookkeeper with over 15 years in accounting, bookkeeping, and operational finance across diverse industries. Skilled in SAP Business One, Sage, Xero, Quickbooks and Pastel, with proven success in system migrations, compliance, and remote financial management. Strong background in creditors/debtors control, cash flow management, payroll, and audit preparation. Adept at working independently, managing multiple priorities, and delivering accurate financial reporting in remote environments.

Employment History

The Waffle Place (Pty) Ltd – Owner/Manager (Apr 2023 – Oct 2025)

• Managed full financial function: bookkeeping, budgeting, cash flows, food costs, SARS compliance.
• Oversaw HR, payroll, and staff training.
• Directed marketing, branding, and social media.
• Reason for leaving: Business closed.

Reivilo Industrial – Operational Accountant / Imports Assistant (Jan 2022 – Mar 2023)

• Handled creditors processing, reconciliations, and payments.
• Managed courier accounts and imports from China.
• Coordinated USD payments and liaised with clearing agents.
• Reason for leaving: Further studies and entrepreneurship.

VS Agri (Pty) Ltd / Avison (Pty) Ltd – Bookkeeper (Nov 2019 – Dec 2021)

• Migrated accounting system from Pastel to SAP Business by Design.
• Managed debtors, creditors, cash books, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Prepared management accounts up to Trial Balance.
• Oversaw compliance with Ecocert and Fertasa regulations.
• Administered exports to Mozambique, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.

Royal Truck Bodies (Pty) Ltd – Assistant Financial Manager (Sep 2017 – Oct 2019)

• Migrated accounting system from Xero to Sage Evolution.
• Managed full accounting function up to Trial Balance.
• Oversaw inventory, procurement, reconciliations, and supplier/customer relationships.

Avison (Pty) Ltd – Assistant Accountant / Marketing (Oct 2015 – May 2017)

• Managed accounting for multiple group companies (including Zambia & Zimbabwe).
• Implemented Sage Evolution across 5 companies.
• Prepared investor reports and managed cash flows.

Education - Formal

• BComm Honours in Business Management – UNISA, 2025
• BComm in Financial Accounting and Strategic Management – UNISA, 2022
• Matric – La Rochelle GHS, Paarl, 1997