Jan-Harm Lindeque, Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper
Current Experience:Accounting Bookkeeper at Health Window (Full-time, On-site): Mar 2024 – Present (11 months)
past experience:Junior Accountant at Wildswinkel (Full-time, On-site): Aug 2023 – Nov 2023 (4 months)
Bookkeeper at IQ Accounting (Full-time, On-site): Jan 2023 – Jun 2023 (6 months)
Accounting Technician at CC Solutions & Registrations (Full-time, On-site): Jan 2019 – Dec 2022 (4 years)
Qualifications:Higher National Diploma in Accounting and Finance (NQF6)
Diploma in Workforce Development and Training (NQF6)
Country of Residence:South Africa
LinkedIn Profile: In our mission to highlight exceptional finance professionals, Accounting Weekly presents Jan-Harm Lindeque, a dedicated Bookkeeper at Health Window with 4-5 years of experience in the finance industry. Jan-Harm’s strong analytical skills play a crucial role in ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency within his organisation.
Jan-Harm starts his day early at 7:00 AM, preparing for the day with a shower and breakfast, setting a productive tone for his morning.
What time do you usually wake up on the weekend?
I wake up at 7:00 AM.
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
I’m an early bird.
How do you spend the first hour of your morning?
Getting ready for the day, shower, breakfast.
What sparked your interest in accounting or finance?
My analytical skills.
Can you share some key career milestones or defining moments?
I have built some solid relationships with work colleagues and bosses.
What is your role within your company’s finance department?
Bookkeeper/Accountant.
How do you contribute to the overall financial strategy of the business?
Through ensuring that financial records are captured correctly and up to date.
What is one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your role? How did you overcome it?
Taking on a new project and just facing it head-on.
What tools or strategies do you use to manage the financial operations of the company effectively?
Xero and Excel.
How do you stay balanced during busy periods?
Plan ahead.
What do you enjoy outside of work?
Exercising and fishing.
Do you mentor or support other team members in the finance department?
I am a good leader and help people be optimistic.
What advice would you give to aspiring finance professionals?
Be very detail-oriented and know how to stick to deadlines.
What’s your favourite quote or mantra that motivates you?
Work hard, play harder.
Share a leadership lesson or piece of advice that’s been valuable in your career.
Just look at the bigger picture.
What’s something surprising about you that isn’t in your professional bio?
I love the outdoors life.
If you could have any superpower to help you in your job, what would it be?
Master multitasking.
What’s your go-to strategy for staying productive during long workdays?
Plan ahead and keep to your schedule.
If you could relive one day from your career, which day would it be and why?
Any day that you feel valued for the effort you put in.
Jan-Harm’s story highlights the importance of analytical thinking, resilience, and planning in the finance industry. His dedication to maintaining accurate financial records makes him an inspiring professional in his field.
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