Yano Maharaj
Date of Birth: ** June 1956
Mobile: +27-82-925-****
Address: * **** *****, ********** *, Centurion,
Pretoria
PERSONAL EVALUATION
While I am independently motivated, I appreciate collective efforts and collaborate productively within group settings. Moreover, I am performance oriented, possess drive and enthusiasm and have the ability to work well in a challenging, fast paced environment. I possess exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and have the ability to influence decisions and develop positive relationships both internally and externally. I enjoy being part of a successful and productive team and thrive in pressurised and challenging working environments.
Even though I have reached the age of retirement, I am still fit and healthy to continue working on a full-time, part-time and/or ad-hoc basis. I have over 20 years’ experience in fraud investigations as well as various experience in purchasing, banking, management, research, intelligence gathering, etc.
To illustrate the scope of my career history and professional competencies, please take a moment to review my CV. I am grateful for your evaluation of my credentials and subsequent response.
Should I be successful in my application, I only wish to sculpt myself to enhance the design of your administration and assure you of my commitment and loyalty, to your organization, at all times.
Sincerely,
Yano Maharaj
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Saint Oswald’s High School
Matric (Senior Certificate)
Professional Development
10 day study in California on Executive Defense Intelligence
Risk management (Reserve Bank College)
Criminal Investigation - Level 1
NOCSA - First Aid
Member of ACFE (Association of certified fraud examiners)
Open to buying and stock turn seminar
TESOL Course - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Teach Abroad) Professional Membership
Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners WORK EXPERIENCE
South African Revenue Services (Tax) August 2003 - June 2019 Fraud Analyst
Assessing the risk of fraud in business
Keeping abreast of the latest fraud detection techniques
Planning and conducting forensic audits/fraud investigations
Compiling and analyzing relevant data, and reviewing evidence gathered
Analyzing financial statements and systems from a forensic perspective
Identifying system and internal control weaknesses
Providing evidence regarding fraud that is committed
Compiling reports
Making recommendation on fraud matters
Data capturing
Analyst/Investigator/Research
Data extraction and analysis
Individual and Company Profiling
Projects
Interaction with different stakeholders
Analyst Notebook - Charting
Investigations on Tax Compliance
Fraud detection
Compiled a Research document on Imported Second Hand vehicles (Japan) Page 3 of 4
Pensions Administration 1998 - 2003
Studying of all appeals - submitted by the applicants
Preparing the appeals & making suggestions & recommendations
Pre-assessments
Research on applicants regarding their political profile
Verification from high profile individuals regarding appellants
Assist in the decisions of the Review Board members regarding the Board members and the Review Board members
Interpretations of the Special Pensions Act
Game Discount World 1982 - 1988
Head Buyer
Identifying customer preferences and forecasting consumer trends
Evaluating supplier options according to prices, quality etc. and determine the best choices
Discovering and purchasing new products and checking the quality and popularity of those already on our shelves
Understanding the buying process and procurement/supply chain function
Contract administration and negotiations
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of sales practices
Basic mathematical skills
CAPABILITIES
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Read, write and speak in English (first language)
Speak and write Afrikaans
Speak a native language (Zulu)
Meticulous and pays attention to detail
Always punctual and conscientious
Dedicated, hardworking
Analytical ANB (Analyst Note Book)
Profiling of Individuals and Companies (compliance in terms offences in tax) REFERENCES
Mr R Lalla 076*******
Mr Nelson Phayane 083*******
Mr Lee Dutton 082*******
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
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Core
Resilience Strength
Results Driven Strength
Emotional Awareness Strength
Accountability Strength
Willingness to Learn Strength
Functional
Technical Strength
Sales Strength
Finance Strength
Sustainable Development Strength
Human Resources Strength
Information Management Strength
Legal and compliance Strength
Business
Decision Making Strength
Conflict Management Strength
Collaboration Strength
Influencing Strength
Leadership
Relationship Management Strength
Change Catalyst Strength
Leveraging Diversity Strength
Setting Direction Strength