To whom it may concern

My name is Warren Bouwer, I am 31 years old and would like to apply for any relevant position as advertised on the Post Job Free Website.

I have over 6 years of experience in Financial Administration and Bookkeeping and would like to further my experience in this field. I believe I have all the necessary skills and attributes that would make me an ideal candidate.

I mainly have work experience in this regard within the hospitality industry. I was the administrator of a local nightclub for a while but then was given the opportunity to open a restaurant from scratch with some colleagues. This was indeed where my passion for business administration began in earnest.

The idea of a creating a business from the ground up with all the administrative systems to go with it, was a challenge I relished and achieved. I was in charge of all administrative systems from the initial concept to the final product, stock control, bookkeeping and payroll processing and reporting, debtors, creditors, bank reconciliation, Pastel accounting and monthly management accounts.

After some time in this position I was given further responsibility and became the BNB Manager for the business as well. I grew the business for the BNB year on year and after a while the managing member for the business decided to set up the BNB as a separate business entity. With the help of a senior accountant we achieved this goal and I was made Director and I was in charge of all the initial banking relation and business start-up. The BNB had its own books and I was fully in charge of both businesses admin.

My time spent as an Financial administrator has taught me how to create and design administrative systems that are tailored to the business and its specific needs. It has also taught me how to manage my time effectively, meet deadlines and work under pressure, and to communicate effectively with upper management.

As BNB Director I learnt how to effectively run a business at a profit, implement company policies and strategies and to work with clear targets and goals in mind.

I believe I have all the required skills and attributes for this position. Throughout my career I have gained a wide variety of skills such as and not limited to; teamwork, work supervision and delegation, problem solving and conflict resolution, communication, interpersonal and time management skills. I have well developed computer skills and am proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Sage One Pastel. I have experience working with databases although only during my tertiary education.

I believe that I am a loyal, hardworking, discreet and industrious individual and am able to remain patient and courteous in pressure driven environments.

I am motivated and driven with the ability to rationalise and prioritise my assigned tasks, I also enjoy working under pressure and as part of a team. I am looking at pushing myself into new directions and am open to possibilities that can make use of my skills and driven personality. I am ready for a new challenge, and look forward to exciting new possibilities. I am passionate about business and enjoy working with data and finances, and I believe that I would be a great asset to the company in this regard.

I have attached my CV with References for your consideration and hope that we will be in contact soon.

Kind Regards

Warren Bouwer

Warren Bouwer

CURRICULUM VITAE

3 Mosgrove Close, Fir Tree Lane

Grahamstown 6139

(C): 072******* (E): adgs5j@r.postjobfree.com

Personal Information

Date of birth: 20/04/1989

Home Language: English (spoken – excellent; written – excellent)

Other languages: Afrikaans (spoken - good; written- fair)

Education

High School

Parktown Boys High School (GRD 8 – GRD 10)

Abbotts College Northcliff (GRD 10 – GRC 12)

Academic Awards: Top Student Accounting (Grade 10, 11 & 12)

Top Student Biology (Grade 10, 11 & 12)

Top Student Science (Grade 10 & 11)

University – Undergraduate studies

Rhodes University

Bachelor of Science Degree

Majored in Ichthyology and Fisheries Science

Majored in Zoology

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Ichthyology and Fisheries Science & Zoology (2012)

NOFESA Accredited HSE Representative (2019)

Career Objective

I would like to take the next step in my career path, particularly being afforded more responsibility in my chosen field of expertise, Administration, Bookkeeping and Stock Control. I have been the Stores Manager at St Andrew’s College for Capitol Caterers since January 2019.

Profile

Well-developed personal, work and communication skills.

Strong administrative skills and capabilities that have been strengthened during my time at Saints Bistro & Saints Bed & Breakfast Pty Ltd where I was solely responsible for all financial administration, stock control and bookkeeping.

Strong background in Administration, Bookkeeping, Stock Control & Accounting Processes.

Strong experience with various levels of technology & digital admin

Well developed data capture, project planning and time management skills

Received NOFESA Accredited training in 2019 and was made HSE Representative of Capitol Caterers St Andrews College.

I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ichthyology and Fisheries Science as well as Zoology from Rhodes University in 2012.

Attended Parktown Boys High School and Abbotts College until the completion of my Matric in 2007.

Work Experience

Organization Position Dates

Capitol Caterers – Store Manager 2019 –present St Andrew’s College

Saints Bed & Breakfast Director 2017-2018

Saints Bistro Financial Administrator 2014-2018

Prime Night Club Administrative Manager 2013-2013

The Rat and Parrot Head Bartender 2009-2013

Pumba Game Lodge Function Bartender 2012-2013

Barloworld Leading Brands Accounting Clerk Dec. 2009-2010

The Augusto Grill Waiter 2006-2008

Capabilities

Social Skills and Competencies

My schooling, work experience and on the job training have developed a number of skills that have stood me in good stead in an administrative environment:

-Ability to analyze problems and find solutions

-Ability to think rationally

-Ability to interact and be comfortable with a diverse range of people in a multitude of different situations

-Ability to work as part of a team but also independently

-Ability to lead a group and ability to delegate responsibility

-Ability to interact in a professional manner

-Ability to articulate myself as well as my ideas

-Ability to prioritize my tasks

Accounting & Administrative Skills

-Stock Control

-Debtors & Creditors Reconciliation

-Bank Reconciliation

-Payroll Reporting

-Pastel Accounting & Bookkeeping

-Data Capture

-Day to day business operations

Interpersonal/ Communication Skills

-Proficient in English, written and spoken

-Proficient in Afrikaans, understanding and spoken

-Good interpersonal and group communication skills

-Good teamwork, work supervision and delegation skills

-Problem solving and conflict resolution skills

-Ability to liaise with people at all levels

-Well-developed computer based communication skills, including; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Pastel Accounting.

General Skills

-Extensive interpersonal and social skills, effective communicator

-Ability to rationalize and prioritize, hardworking and industrious, time management skills

-Enjoy working under pressure, experienced at working as part of a team, insight, work ethic

-People person, motivated and driven, patient and courteous

References

Referee Contact no. Organization Position

Ms Angeligue Goosen 063-***-**** Capitol Caterers Head Chef

Mr Schalk van de Merwe 079-***-**** Saints Bistro/BNB General Manager

Mr Dudu Nyakotchko 083-***-**** Rat and Parrot, Prime Manager

Dr Godfrey Meintjes 072-***-**** Jan Smuts Hall Hall Warden

Mr JC Engelbreght 011-***-**** Abbotts College Principal

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