+10 years’ experience | MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio and PDF Expert | Google documents Guru
Welcome, Bonne journée, Willkommen and Grüzi
I am working with MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel, and Google Docs for over 10 years. Not only have I been creating and editing numerous presentations, spreadsheets, manuals, contracts and more to the highest quality standards but also trained several peers. I am responsible, fast, creative, honest, and have an eye for detail. If you are looking for someone who has vast experience and will always aim not only to meet but to exceed your expectations, then you should look no further.
I am available for:
• MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel) creating/editing
• Google documents creating/editing
• Administrative tasks: Web research, Data entry, Typing, Transcriptions/Translations
Additionally, I am fluent in English (native level), German (native), and French (very basic).
Microsoft Excel
General Transcription
Translation
Proofreading
Presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Pitchbook
Kim D.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$15/hr
5.0
8 jobs
I am a highly experienced accounting and administration GURU offering 20 years combined experience in accounting, administration and personal assistance.
I am a Certified bookkeeper (using Xero, QuickBooks and Pastel).
I am a Certified Microsoft Word and Excel Office Specialist.
My goal is to help businesses improve their systems, this includes (but not limited to) setup, clean-up or daily / weekly input and management.
I am ready to take on both quick and more involved, long-term projects. Customer satisfaction is my ultimate priority.
I have a strong desire in providing excellent remote bookkeeping services to modern business owners. I will help you any time of the day as long as you need me.
I am highly reliable, ethical and client focused.
If you've ever said, "My books are a mess" or "I just need help!" then I'm the bookkeeper for you. No books are beyond saving, let me do the hard work for you so you can focus on what matters most - your business!
My services include:
Setting up new QuickBooks (Xero and Pastel)
Accounts Payable (Data input, reconciliations and investigation)
Accounts Receivable (Data input, reconciliations and investigation)
Finding, investigating and fixing incorrect transactions
Bank/Credit Card (Data input, reconciliations and investigation)
Financial Reporting
Journal entries (accruals, amortizations, loans)
Payroll Preparation
Month end Reviews and reporting
Budgeting
Advanced Excel knowledge.
Advanced Word knowledge
Data Entry. (Fast and accurate)
Administrative and Secretarial duties.
Data Analysis
Providing workable solutions to everyday problems
Putting processes and procedures in place to ensure continued best practice
Microsoft Excel
Data Entry
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Balance Sheet
Intuit QuickBooks
Bookkeeping
Microsoft Office
Finance & Accounting
Financial Report
Report Writing
Inventory Management
Invoicing
Xero
Account Reconciliation
Werner D.
Cape Town, South Africa
$40/hr
4.6
26 jobs
I am a professional Engineer with 20+ years of experience in solving client problems in the most optimal way. I am a PowerBI, Power Apps and Excel VBA macro programming guru and have a unique ability to turn complex, abstract concepts into understandable, relatable solutions.
Microsoft Excel
Business Cases
Visual Presentation Design
Data Analysis
Google Sheets
Spreadsheet Software
Data Visualization
Automation
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
Scripting
Dashboard
Visual Basic for Applications
Zach P.
Cape Town, South Africa
$60/hr
5.0
320 jobs
Overview:
Are you seeking a reliable expert to transform your data into actionable insights? With over 10 years of experience in Excel and Power BI, I specialize in creating dynamic dashboards, automating workflows, and developing robust financial models.
My services include:
Designing interactive Excel dashboards with slicers and pivot tables
Automating tasks using VBA macros and Power Query
Cleaning and organizing large datasets for analysis
Developing financial models for budgeting and forecasting
Integrating Excel with Power BI for advanced data visualization
I pride myself on delivering high-quality work with quick turnaround times. Let's collaborate to streamline your data processes and drive informed decision-making.
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
Data Visualization
Microsoft Power BI
SQL
Data Analysis
Power Query
Data Science
Data Extraction
Google Apps Script
Automation
Spreadsheet Software
Analytics
Howard S.
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
$65/hr
5.0
66 jobs
I have a BSc (Honours) degree, with majors in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. I have had Upwork Top Rated status for more than 5 years, Top Rated Plus status (great success with bigger clients and longer contracts) for more than 2 years. I have an Upwork Job Success Score that is still 100% after 57 jobs, 10,000+ hours and 10 years full-time. I am a Certified Microsoft Professional in the field of Data Science.
I have real technical skills, such as Python, ML & Deep Learning, Power BI, Excel, Tableau, VBA, SQL, Mongo and PHP, and I am certainly not afraid of getting my hands dirty, but I also like (and am able) to operate on a higher level, to see a project or requirement through from concept to completion in the most elegant and efficient manner.
1. Data Science skills include: Python, Numpy, Pandas, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Plotly, Power BI, Tableau, Excel and ElasticSearch.
2. My technical and programming skill-set includes Python, Django, Flask, VBA, Excel, Access, PHP, SQL, mySQL, Jquery, Javascript, JSON, Ajax, HTML and CSS.
3. Cloud infrastructure skills: AWS, Azure, GCP.
4. Database skills: SqlServer, MySQL, PostGresSQL, MongoDB, BigQuery.
5. PM and BI skills include Power BI (Microsoft Certified), DAX, Power Query, Tableau, MS Project, PowerApps, MS Flow, SharePoint and Trello.
6. Peripheral skills include, amongst others, Knime, Git, & Vim..
I have great people skills, a proven track record in effective project management, the ability to work in an unstructured environment and be self motivated, and good relationship building and writing skills.
I have more than 20 years of experience in real world web & application development and project management. I believe in ethical business practice, and my commitment is to provide online applications and IT business solutions of the highest possible quality.
Microsoft Power BI
Python
SQL
Power Query
Business Intelligence
Data Analysis
Microsoft Power Automate
Business Analysis
Machine Learning
Django
RabbitMQ
Data Modeling
Data Science
Flask
Artificial Intelligence
Phethile N.
Johannesburg, South Africa
$60/hr
5.0
10 jobs
Some businesses break through barriers while others stagnate - why should yours thrive? Transform your business with targeted financial strategies, product management, agile project management expertise, and SEO optimization that drive operational efficiency, revenue growth with market differentiation today! Tap into WHO your buyers are and help them find you. Better yet, let’s retain them as well. 𝗜 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗱!
Core Services
1. Growth Strategy & Execution Plan
Develop data-driven business plans that align financial goals, marketing, and operations to drive growth.
• Business audits, goal setting, SWOT analysis
• Market positioning, go-to-market strategies
• Full-stack growth solutions (revenue, metrics, leadership coaching)
2. Financial Strategy & Risk Management
Create financial strategies that optimize cash flow, mitigate risks, and prepare your business for growth.
• Workflow optimization, productivity improvement
• Risk audits, contingency planning
3. Agile Project Management
Streamline workflows and reduce inefficiencies using Agile methodologies.
• Scrum, Kanban, sprint planning, progress tracking
4. SEO with GA4 Optimization & Digital Growth Strategy
Improve visibility, drive traffic, and convert visitors into customers through SEO and digital marketing.
• SEO audits, keyword research, site speed optimization, competitor analysis, etc.
• Google My Business optimization, content audits, content writing, backlink analysis, etc.
5. Data-Driven Business Optimization
Analyze data to identify gaps and boost ROI across all business processes, ongoing content support-including next generation Google Analytics 4 for web.
6. ROI-Focused Financial Reporting
Get actionable financial and SEO performance reports for better decision-making.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀
1. Strategic Audits: A full review of your business, finance, operations, and SEO to spot inefficiencies.
2. Custom Solutions: Tailored strategies to optimize efficiency, profitability, and visibility.
3. Agile Implementation: Implement agile practices to improve workflows and reduce waste.
4. Performance Tracking: Detailed reports track financial and SEO performance to drive data-driven decisions.
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀
• 45% increase in organic traffic for an eCommerce business.
• 30% increase in cash flow for a retail client through better financial reporting.
• 25% reduction in project delivery times using Agile for a manufacturing client.
• 20% boost in eCommerce efficiency through optimized workflows.
𝗠𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵
• Tailored Financial & SEO Strategies: Customized to your business needs, maximizing both financial health and online visibility.
• Agile Framework Expertise: Streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and speed up project delivery times.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Make better, faster decisions with real-time financial and SEO data analysis.
𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀
• SEO & Digital Marketing: Google Analytics 4, Google search console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Yoast, Screaming Frog, WordPress
• Accounting: QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Accpac, Microsoft Excel
• Project Management: Smartsheet, Asana, Zoho, ClickUp
• Collaboration: Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
With nearly 20 years of experience helping businesses streamline operations, optimize finances, and improve data-driven SEO including Google Analytics 4, I offer tailored, data-driven solutions. My clients range from startups to 7-figure companies, benefiting from turnkey growth solutions across industries like eCommerce, manufacturing, marketing, farming and more. I have won multiple awards in different fields and have years of experience in vastly different industries. Come on board and let’s turn your business into a winner!
Next Steps
1. Initial Consultation: We’ll start with a free, 1-hour discovery call to chat about your needs, challenges, and goals.
2. Project Scoping: We’ll define the project scope with clear, actionable objectives, ensuring everything aligns with your business goals.
3. Strategy Development: Together, we’ll develop a tailored strategy using data-driven insights and create a roadmap for implementation.
4. Implementation: We’ll deploy the right tools and methodologies to execute the strategy smoothly.
5. Monitoring & Reporting: Regular monitoring with weekly updates and custom dashboards to track key metrics.
6. Review & Adjust: Thorough reviews at key milestones, making necessary adjustments to stay on track.
7. Completion & ROI Assessment: We’ll complete the project/s and conduct a post-project ROI assessment to validate success and implement learnings to further fuel your growth.
𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁
Whether you’re struggling with financial planning, need structured product management, or looking to scale your online visibility, let’s chat about how I can help you achieve tangible growth and efficiency.
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