Lisa Hen Boisen

Lisa Hen Boisen

$45/hr
25+ yrs bookkeeper: trial balance, recons, invoicing, VAT, business & property admin
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Age:
52 years old
Location:
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Province, South Africa
Experience:
25 years
 LISA HEN-BOISEN eProfile Experienced and detail-oriented Accountant with over 25 years of diverse expertise in financial management, bookkeeping, reconciliations, debtor and creditor control, and financial reporting. Proven ability to deliver accurate financial oversight and exceptional client service. Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Pastel Accounting, and various banking systems. Recognized for leadership and organizational abilities demonstrated through extensive volunteer work and athletic achievements, reflecting discipline, dedication, and teamwork Contact PHONE: xxxxxxxxxx EMAIL: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx EDUCATION Alexander High School- Matric Technikon Port Elizabeth 1992 Pastel Accounting Course Damelin Management School 1994 Bookkeeping Diploma (Distinction) Damelin Management School 1994 Practical Accounting Diploma The Estate Agency Affairs Board 2005 Board Examination University of Cape Town 2023 Property Development and Investment Certificate (100 hours) University of Cape Town 2023 Marketing Certificate (74 hours) University of Cape Town 2024 Financial Modelling and Analysis Certificate (66 hours) WORK EXPERIENCE Accountant, Lesters Service Centre July 1997 – Present • Controlled debtors and creditors • Performed bank reconciliations and balance sheet ledger account reconciliations • Managed petty cash and monthly returns • Conducted internet banking and client liaison • Handled daily invoicing and bookkeeping • Prepared VAT returns and general office administration • Issued debtors statement Property Manager, LP Hen-Boisen Family Trust June 2010 – Present • Managed rental invoicing and statements • Performed bank reconciliations • Handled rates, taxes, electricity, and water account payments • Drew up lease agreements • Advertised and placed new tenants • Coordinated repairs and maintenance • Provided general administration and tenant support Property Practitioner, Warren Jack Property Group March 2005 – March 2009 • Acquired stock and managed house sales • Conducted commercial property sales • Liaised with clients and followed up • Showed houses and managed estate launches Branch Accountant, Penttravel May 1998 – November 2004 • Managed daily banking, invoicing, and bookkeeping • Prepared BSP submittals and reconciliations • Conducted debtors and creditors reconciliations • Managed petty cash and collections • Performed age analysis and VAT returns • Assisted manager with sales target reports • Maintained attendance register and completed salary schedules • Handled general office administration • Reconciled all balance sheet ledger accounts • Prepared monthly audit files Creditors Clerk (Temporary Assignment), Chipkins Catering March 1998 – April 1998 • Managed creditors reconciliations (MBA) • Oversaw creditors book value approx R1.5 million • Maintained cashbook and petty cash Bookkeeper, Centenary Service Station December 1992 – February 1997 • Managed daily banking, petty cash, and receipting • Processed weekly wages and salaries • Controlled debtors and creditors • Prepared monthly returns and VAT returns • Managed creditor payments • Liaised with clients and handled queries and complaints • Ordered petrol, service parts, and managed stock control SKILLS • Microsoft Office Suite • E-Filing • Pastel Accounting • Email • Internet Banking (Various Banks) aWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • Completed 4 Comrades Marathons • Completed 6 Half Ironman 70.3 events, last in 2025 • Completed 3 Full Ironman events, last in 2025 • Awarded Ultra Athlete of the Year Trophy with Charlo Athletic Club VOLUNTEER WORK • Club Captain for Charlo Athletic Club for 8 years • Organized club runners and year-end prize-giving events for 100-150 people • Officiated AGMs and time trials every Wednesday evening • Assistant Race Convenor for major road running race (~1000 runners) • Managed sponsorships and organized an annual fun run for SANCCOB with all proceeds donated
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