Kumarin Govender

Buyer/Financial Manager

Profile

Kumarin is a talented buyer who can help a company to diversify its product range. He has a long track record of finding the best products for the best prices, from the most reliable vendors.

DOB :

1978/01/10

DRIVERS LICENSE:

Code: 8

Contact

PHONE:

072-*******

ADDRESS:

88 Dolomite Cresent, Moorton Chatsworth

EMAIL:

adljma@r.postjobfree.com

Hobbies

Soccer

Travelling

References

Adriaan Kearney

Bakery Executive Manager

082******* /031 275000

Jasper Ellapen -

Accounts /Creditors Manager

031 275000 /083*******

EDUCATION

Asoka Secondary

January 1991 – December 1995

Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Business Economics

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

A Buyer with procurement knowledge and experience in a large retailer, equipped with strong negotiation and administrative skills

A Finance Manager with knowledge of the financial reporting requirements as well as generally accepted accounting practices.

Experienced in the Financial and Management accounting environment.

A strong sense of purpose in developing a team approach to achievement of departmental and operational goals.

Creative and Innovative thinker with the Ability to work in a pressurized and deadline driven environment.

Sound analytical skills

Experienced and proficient in the use of general computer software products as designed for particular business, management and accounting functions.

Ability to work independently and Pro –Actively without any supervision

Extremely Accountable as well as Reliable

Maintain Confidentiality and Discretion at all times

SKILLS & TRAINING

Computer Skills:

Word Processing - Word

Spreadsheets – Excel

Information and communication – E-Mail and Internet

Titan Accounting Software ( in house software by Seagull software)

BoMM System (in house operations & merchandising system)

Other Courses:

Supervisor Leadership Development Programme

Facilitated by : Warren & Associates Training and Development Consultants

Objective : To provide the necessary skills to supervise and lead staff

CAREER HISTORY

Current Employment :

Unemployed (March 2020 to Present )

Company : Autotrix (Partner in Business ) Mobile Mechanical Workshop

Financial Manager ( May 2018 – Feb 2020 )

Responsibilities:

Management of Financial and Procurement aspects of the business:

Provide costings and generate customer quotes

Negotiate and secure best possible pricing on parts

Manage accounts receivable and payables

Management of cash flow

Manage company budget to maximize profit

Advise partner on financial matters of the business

Company: Boxer Superstores (Pty)Ltd (A Division of Pick &Pay ) H/OFF

Bakery Buyer (April 2012 – Feb2018 ) Promoted from Accounts Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Placing orders for all new store openings

Liaising with suppliers for new store and ongoing deals

Control of cost and selling price for all 120 bakeries

Loading of all deals and pricing in the system for all 120 bakeries

Promotion Leaflets –Monthly Line selection And Pricing for all 120 bakeries

Negotiating trade agreements

Product Sourcing and Development

Forward Purchasing for markup opportunity and Gross Profit

Stock Control – Maintain Stock Holding Levels At Stores

Store Layouts

EDLP Program for Loss Making Stores

Budgeting, Sales and Gross Profit Target Driven

Review Rebate and Advertising Collections, Supplier Discounts and Settlement Terms

Assist to Resolve Disputes with Supplier claims

Oversee the function of the Accounts Supervisor (Bakery Admin)

As Accounts Supervisor (October 2001 – March 2012)

(Promoted from accounts clerk)

Responsibilities:

Process Final Stock and Purchase Entries for Profit and Loss

Review Income Statements for all stores

Review All Expenses on Income Statement ( Paraffin, Stationery, Wrapping, Building Maintenance, Staff Expenses Travelling and Food Expenses, Equipment Maintenance, Advertising, Cleaning Courier, Telephone Expense, Motor Vehicle Expenses.

Check all Turnovers and Budgets for the Profit and Loss

Check all GPs for all 120 Bakeries

Follow up on orders outstanding

Supervised accounts clerks (5 clerks) and oversee duties listed below :

As Accounts Clerk (March 2000 – October 2001)

Responsibilities:

Auditing of bakery and Deli Trading Returns

Calculation of Gross Profits

Compiling Reports For Management I.E ( Turnover, Purchases, and Stock)

Placing orders for General Equipment Maintenance

Liaising with Suppliers for orders

Ordering of Equipment

Resolving Pricing Claims

As Grv Clerk (September 1997 – February 2000)

Responsibilities:

Auditing of invoices and process in accounting system.

Analyze petty cash payments and process entries in general ledger

Distribution of incoming mail.

Data Capturing

Ordering and Dispatching of Stationery and other Consumables

Liaising With Branch Management To Rectify Problems

Additional Store Operations Skills Attained

(not part of buying functions and responsibilities)

Operations Management based at store :

check top 20 lines are available according to turnover in each store

check and make sure all promotional lines are available and is supported at store level

check volume of stocks are produced in accordance to promotional lines advertised

Check the standard and quality of products displayed on shelves

Check all pricing of products that is displayed is correct Vs the scales

Check for fraudulent counting of stock (stock in freezers and chillers )

Check on wastage and provide measures to maximize GP

Check the store room for overstocks and ensure rotation of stock

Check correct packaging is used and no overstocks

Action to be given on dead items

Check on Expired and expiring products, action plan to be given

Check on All recipes are been followed and used in accordance with company standards

Check and make sure all products have POS stickers

Ensure a range is always available for the customer based on the location

Check all equipment, make sure it is clean and in working order and defaults reported

Make sure hygiene standards is followed in production areas

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