Liesel Sonnekus
Executive Assistant, Client Liaison & Finance Administrator
Professional Profile
Experienced Executive Assistant and Finance Administrator with over 13 years of experience supporting finance, operations, and executive teams within SMEs and service-based businesses. Skilled in client management, invoicing, reconciliations, billing, payroll, records management, diary management, and administrative support, Liesel is known for her strong attention to detail, reliability, and proactive approach. She excels at maintaining order, building strong client relationships and ensuring accurate financial processes supporting the smooth day-to-day running of business operations.
Skills
Experience
- Effectively manage and prioritise email correspondence and task workflows, ensuring prompt responses, clear communication, and the efficient completion of day-to-day responsibilities.
- Oversee diary management and scheduling, coordinating appointments and meetings to optimise time utilisation, minimise scheduling conflicts, and support effective planning.
- Maintain, organise, and regularly update databases, ensuring information remains accurate, accessible, and structured for efficient business operations.
- Manage daily client communication related to bookings, meetings, and invoicing.
- Assist with travel research, bookings, and itinerary coordination, ensuring arrangements are well-organised, cost-effective, and aligned with business requirements.
- Process client invoices with a high level of accuracy, ensuring timely account reconciliation and the prompt resolution of any discrepancies or queries.
- Accurately collate, process, and file expense reports, maintaining comprehensive documentation to support financial tracking, reporting requirements, and audit readiness.
- Implement and maintain administrative systems and processes, helping to improve operational efficiency, consistency, and the smooth running of daily activities.
- Utilise systems including Capsule, Trello, Adobe Sign, and FreeAgent to support administrative functions, enhance workflow management, and contribute to effective project coordination.
Education
Certificate in Purchasing Management
UNISA
National Diploma in Educare
Technisa
Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Damelin College
What clients say
"I am absolutely delighted with Liesel, she's fantastic! She's got up to speed in no time at all and I feel she's such a safe pair of hands. So easy to work with, super competent and willing and able to support me. It can be a crazy pace in this business but she's super on it and smashing it as far as I'm concerned."
Jo Perrotta
"Liesel is the epitome of hard work and execution. She has been an incredible asset in helping me get things done. She has strong communication skills, and has always delivered on time. Liesel is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her!"
Sarah-Anne Alman
"Liesel has been great VA since 2017 and I cant recommend her enough. She's helped me on a broad range of topics from transport and sustainability research to more personal admin tasks and is responsive and willing to help. A joy to work with."
Rachel Hughes