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LOUIS KOTZE

Bloubosrand, Randburg • Mobile: +27 [0] 72 511 3298 • Email: ac5dif@r.postjobfree.com PP RROOFFEESSSSIIOONNAALL PPRROOFFIILLEE

A Management Professional with a solid 26-year career, servicing large conglomerates within the Hospitality and Entertainment industry across Africa, Louis Kotze advances strategic thinking and operations expertise to ensure business finance and administration functions adhere to high-level efficiency and quality requirements.

Possessing extensive exposure to Hotel and Casino operations in Southern and West African countries, Louis is a skilled leader of culturally diverse and high-performing teams. Currently the Administrator / Trainer at Associated Casino Management Services, Louis is leveraging his specialist industry knowledge to oversee functional and staff training requirements for the Group. He offers value-added training and experience in Human Resource and Industrial Relations procedures. Louis competently executes financial processes, including payroll and account reconciliations, and delivers deadline-drive financial reporting to Management. Highly professional and pragmatic, he builds sound relationships with Senior Management and clients alike. Louis intends to secure a challenging Management position that will fully use his wide skill-set to the benefit of all business stakeholders. Career Objective: Management

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Finance & Administration

Management

Basic Bookkeeping

Procurement / Purchasing

Stock / Inventory Control

Inventory Planning &

Management

Public Relations &

Communication

Financial Reporting

Customer Service

Staff Training,

Management & Human

Resources

Change Management

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Courses Completed: Industrial Relations for Supervisors Customer Relations & Marketing Communication & Assertiveness Inter-Cultural Relations & Teambuilding Assessments & Appraisal Skills Treasurer & Basic Finance Various Banking Courses Paramedic & Fire Prevention Interaction Management [Modules 1, 2 & 3] Financial Intelligence Crime Act & Conflict Handling O-Level; David Ross High School, 1980

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Associated Casino Management Services (Pty) Ltd. [SA] [January 2017 to Date] Administrator / Trainer

Core Overview:

Responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising administrative processes, policies and procedures, as well as training staff on above.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Manages flow of written and verbal information amongst staff within company.

Handles creditors and debtors accounts using various computer software.

Monitors and controls inventory of office and other resource supplies.

Tracks and reports to Management on costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation.

Ensures all operations adhere to company policies and procedures, and all administrative tasks are completed within budget and deadline restrictions.

Manages and trains staff to operate in compliance with necessary administrative processes, policies and procedures.

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Golden Tulip Hotel Millionaires Casino Africa [GH] [January 2013 to December 2016] Administration & Cash Desk Manager

Core Overview:

Managed Administration, Bookkeeping and Human Resource functions. Duties & Responsibilities:

Analysed and administered budgets and forecasts. M a n a g e m e n t P r o f e s s i o n a l

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Oversaw and monitored purchasing and controls at F&B and Housekeeping Departments.

Conducted staff enquiries and chaired disciplinary hearings.

Managed full payroll burden / function.

Performed internal audits.

Regulated business cash flow.

Undertook reconciliation of bank accounts, credit card accounts, petty cash, foreign currency, and fixed assets events set-up and coordination.

Sheraton Hotel & Towers Jacaranda Casino [NG] [February 2007 to December 2012] Administration & Cash Desk Manager

Core Overview:

Managed Administration, Bookkeeping and Human Resource functions. Duties & Responsibilities:

Provided accurate and comprehensive financial reporting to Directors.

Administered all budgeting, financial controls and staff payroll.

Conducted discipline and supported grievance enquiries.

Trained, developed, mentored and coached staff.

FFOORRMMEERR EEMMPPLLOOYYMMEENNTT SSYYNNOOPPSSIISS Peermont Walmont The Grand Palm Casino [BW] [March 2004 to December 2006] Casino Cash Desk Manager

Tsogo Sun Monte Casino [SA] [January 2003 to January 2004] Casino Cash Desk Supervisor

Karos Hotels Polana Casino [MZ] [October 1996 to December 2002] Casino Cash Desk Manager

Sun International Sun City / Carousel Casino [SA] [October 1991 to September 1996] Casino Cashier / Treasurer

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Date of Birth, Nationality 29 October 1962, South African Languages English Afrikaans

Driver’s License Code 10

Marital Status Single

References & Certificates Presented upon request

Availability Immediate

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Well-equipped administrator; leverages

organisational and time-management skills to

plan for improved administrative, operational,

quality and management systems.

Well-defined leadership qualities; mentors,

trains and supervises teams of top performing

staff in the Hospitality / Entertainment industry.

Adept problem-solver; uses analysis and

sound reasoning to identify and mitigate or

resolve complex challenges.

Written and verbal confidence;

communicates effectively across employment

hierarchy; collaborates and corresponds

positively with other staff.

Systematic multi-tasker; adapts to increased

demands and pressured work environments,

remaining committed to quality within priority

deadlines.

Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel

Windows Internet Email

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