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Candice Tenggren

Candice Tenggren

Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Virtual Assistant at Candice Tenggren Virtual Assist, excelling in calendar management and client communication. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and accuracy in financial processes. Skilled in Sage and adept at problem-solving, ensuring timely responses and exceptional support for diverse teams.

Organized Virtual Assistant dedicated to improving accuracy and efficiency by maintaining and developing administrative and procedural processes. Focused and communicative individual possessing superb data entry, time management, and customer service skills. Offering 20 years of experience providing quality administrative support to clients.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Virtual Assistant

Candice Tenggren Virtual Assist
Remote
2025 - Current
  • Assisted with scheduling appointments and managing calendar systems.
  • Conducted research to support project development and client inquiries.
  • Managed correspondence, ensuring timely responses and effective communication.
  • Organized digital files for easy access and improved workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate records of expenses and invoices for financial oversight.
  • Adapted quickly to new software tools, enhancing overall productivity and support capabilities.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Accounts Officer

Cieltex SA
Cape Town
2005 - 2025
  • Managed daily accounts receivable and payable processes efficiently.
  • Reconciled financial discrepancies through meticulous attention to detail.
  • Streamlined invoicing procedures, enhancing accuracy and reducing processing time.
  • Supported audit preparations by organizing financial documentation systematically.
  • Trained junior staff on accounting software usage and best practices effectively.
  • Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous data entry and record-keeping practices.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Receptionist Administrator

Astron Repairs & Servicing
Cape Town
2001 - 2005

• Handled front desk operations, calls, and correspondence.

• Assisted with invoicing, data capturing, and administrative tasks.

• Provided customer service and directed client inquiries effectively.

Front Desk Receptionist

Protea Hotel Cape Castle
Cape Town
1999 - 2001
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient check-in and check-out processes.
  • Assisted guests with inquiries, providing exceptional customer service and support.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing daily operations for staff and clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of guest interactions using hotel management software.
  • Processed payments and handled cash transactions with precision and accountability.
  • Supported team members in resolving guest issues promptly to enhance satisfaction.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.

Education

Bookkeeping

Damelin
Mowbray Cape Town
01-2014

Skills

    Virtual Assistance & Remote Support

    Calendar & Email Management

    Customer Service & Client Communication

    Data Capturing & Database Management

    Office Administration & Document Preparation

    Bookkeeping & Payroll Support

    Accounts Payable & Receivable

    Inventory & Logistics Coordination

    Problem-Solving & Adaptability

    Software: Sage, Zoho, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

  • Issue research
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Virtual Assistant

Candice Tenggren Virtual Assist
2025 - Current

Accounts Officer

Cieltex SA
2005 - 2025

Receptionist Administrator

Astron Repairs & Servicing
2001 - 2005

Front Desk Receptionist

Protea Hotel Cape Castle
1999 - 2001

Bookkeeping

Damelin
Candice Tenggren