** ******* *****, *** **** ROAD NEWLANDS

CAPETOWN, 7700, SOUTH AFRIRCA

076*******

acpf7y@r.postjobfree.com

Sabelo NDEBELE

To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, educational

OBJECTIVE

background, and ability to work well with people in the field of consultancy.

With 6+ years’ progressive experience in project operations and research within financial

SKILLS &

services, I have developed a keen understanding of business priorities, genuine team player

ABILITIES

committed to managing operations and projects flawlessly while contributing to revenue-

producing activities. Cross-functional communicator easily interfaces with high-profile staff,

vendors, and customers. Versatile, innovative, and loyal management professional able to see the

“big picture” while staying on top of all the details. Recognized for consistent success in

developing the processes and procedures to streamline operations and enhance revenue

performance.

SENIOR PRODUCT SPECIALIST: IDM GROUP

EXPERIENCE

January 2013-Present

• GENERATE NEW BUSINESS PRODUCTS AND PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE

IDM GROUP AND THE CREDIT PROVIDERS WITHIN THE GUIDELINES OF

THE NATIONAL CLEARING RULES AND THE BANKING OMBUDSMAN

• Improved Collections ratios from about 68% to 86% thereby increasing profitability

through developing a networks and building Networks between the IDM group and the

Banking Institutions in south Africa

• Developed operational guidelines which included manual, training and development models

with the scope of collections for the consultants within the IDM Group

• Work with sales professionals to identify clients and prospects, who need training on the

effective use of designated IDM products as analytical and informational tools.

• Developed solid relationships with outside vendors and internal Facility Project Managers.

• Develop systems that Re-enforce value proposition to retain and grow client relationships,

and deliver on sales targets for both new and recurring revenue

• Manage sales cycles using coordination and communication skills to involve sales

specialists and Senior Relationship Manager where appropriate

• Provide current forecasts and pipeline information to management

• providing feedback to business managers on user workflow demand and market trends

SENIOR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT: IDM GROUP

January 2013-Present

• Was project lead for Process Mapping of Collections models, specifically use of banking

systems, such as Naedo, Aedo, taking into cognizance the Banking Ombudsman and the

national Clearing Rules, This involved

• Requirements Gathering

• Holding Joint Systems Operations Design sessions and workshops to elicit requirements

from business users

• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts,

decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a

general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs

• Collaborative work with the management and internal stakeholders as well as and major

banks and other external stake holders to analyze information needs and functional

requirements and deliver the following artifacts as needed: (Functional requirements

(Business Requirements Document),

• Drive and challenge business units on their assumptions of how they will successfully

execute their plans

• Utilize experience in using enterprise-wide requirements definition and management

systems and methodologies required to Develop risk management materials and

publications for the Financial consultants team

• Developing, Planning, scheduling and implementing training on risk identification, and risk

management in seminars for a team of 50 financial consultants. This included presentations

on risk and processes to mitigate these risks in educational settings and seminars for

Financial consultants

• Providing written reports in response to hazard identification assessments as well as

communicate findings and commitments of future services to MD and COO.

• Development and enhancement of best practice standards, procedures and guidelines for the

Financial consultants in addition to providing ongoing coaching and guidance to individual

new recruits

Key Achievements:

Developed systems that increased average collection rate from68% to 86%

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT: IDM GROUP

March 2012-Present

• Provide financial counselling to firms and individuals in debt: Confering with client to

ascertain available monthly income after operational or living expenses to meet debt

obligations.

• Manage the company’s relationship with new and existing clients, ensuring that the

assigned clients’ needs and expectations are fully met.

• Client needs assessment, strategic planning in collaboration with the client on Debt

settlement plan with credit providers working within the boundaries and confines set out

by the Moratorium agreement between Debt counsellors and credit providers. Under the

umbrella of the national credit act.

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• Establishing payment priorities so as to effectively restructure client's overall costs by

liquidating high-interest, short-term loans or contracts first

• Reviewing clients' accounts and plans regularly to determine whether life changes,

economic changes, or financial performance indicate a need for plan reassessment

Key Achievements:

• Contributed to new pricing strategy that raised revenue by 5.7%

• Awarded Top consultant for financial year end of 2012, with the highest average

revenue generation and client sign up.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: SAVANNAH TRADING

Jan 2009- Oct 2011

• Continuously conducting market research on the Southern African retail market, trends

and competitors

• Working with the team to understand the regulatory environment and determining

our business’s position/strategy in this regard

• Building a sales pipeline, plan for and pursuing a target list of potential clients

• Planning and executing business and go-to-market strategies

• Developing and executing marketing strategy for the emerging marketplaces

• Influence decisions with senior leaders in the corporate arena using analytics and

structured strategic thinking

• Performance of market analyses to inform team

• Compilation of sales material

SENIOR ASSOCIATE SELL SIDE EQUITY ANALYST: EFE SECURITIES

Jan 2006- Nov 2008

• Led a small teams of 4 research analysts in quantitative projects including development

of financial models and statistical analysis of large data sets

• Integrated Research models and tools into processes used by investment, client service,

and performance reporting teams

• Covered every aspect of stock selection whilst Synthesizing and presenting analysis

results and the capabilities of Research key recommendations to management, current

and prospective clients

• Synthesized analysis results, presenting the results both verbally and in a written format

employing clarity and innovation across a cross section of institutional and private

clients.

• Key analysis of 32 cross-sector stocks with in-depth top down approach

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• Observance of macro top-down market trends of the Pan-African region to aid

investment recommendations

UNIVERSITY OF CAPETOWN, CAPETOWN, 2005

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Commerce Economics and Finance

• Major: Economics, Minors: Statistics, Finance, Accounting, 65 percent average, Golden

Key 2002.

Christian Brothers College; Bulawayo 2001

• Cambridge International Examinations A Level

Mathematics, Accounting and Economics

• Cambridge International Examinations O-level

Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Biology, Commerce, Physical Science, English

Language, English Literature, Geography, Physics, Principles of Accounting, Religious

Education,

Professional Qualifications:

• Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst level one

• Pitman’s Accounting Level one-three (first Class passes)

Rotary Youth Leader for Southern Africa

ACHIEVEMENT

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University of Cape town, Cape Town

Head Tutor Economics 1, University of Cape Town, Cape town

LEADERSHIP

Secretary Black Management Forum: Western Cape Student Cape Chapter, UCT

Vice President: UCT BMF Society.(Ranked Best BMF Student Chapter in South Africa 2 years

running)

Project Manager: Investment Society UCT

CO-Founder: Train Station Soup Kitchen in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Photography, golf and football

INTEREST

LUKE HIRST: FORMER CEO AND FOUNDER OF IDM

REFERENCES

Email: acpf7y@r.postjobfree.com Cellphone number: 082-***-****

MELISSA AMERICA-IDASS: HEAD OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF IDM

Email: acpf7y@r.postjobfree.com Cellphone number: 072-***-****

DZIKAMAI DANHA: FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF IH CAPITAL

Email: acpf7y@r.postjobfree.com Cellphone number: +263********* or +277********

SALIM ECEOLAZA: FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF IH CAPITAL

Email: acpf7y@r.postjobfree.com Cellphone number: +263-*********

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