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Dear SirDear Madam

It is with great interest that I’m exploring employment within your company. I am confident that my experience and skill sets would be an asset to your company’s development.

I hope to motivate the staff to do their best and to extend their own personal limits. By expanding upon previous knowledge and exploring new, uncharted territory, we all increase our level of performance that challenges us to reach our full potential. My

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expectations for myself and staff alike are high, but when a goal is reached the realization that you can achieve any goal set before you is worth the effort.

My working style is best described as eclectic. While I’m always organized and focus, I believe in empowering staff so that their potential as individuals can grow, making them the best in the individuals fields, thus making a stronger team. By understanding human behaviour and acknowledging the many different learning styles of co- workers, I easily establish and maintain an excellent rapport with my co- workers.  As a result, there is a strong level of trust that develops which allows me to provide direction in working towards realizing shared goals and objectives.

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When faced with a challenge, I succeed in utilizing a variety of strategies to motivate and encourage positive interaction.

I am eager to grow in my profession and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my expertise would best meet the needs of your company. I invite you to contact me, at your convenience, at any of the above number.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 Sincerely,

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Margaret Wright

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PERSONAL DETAILS:Name & Surname: Margaret WrightDate of Birth: 1977/08/04Address: 102 Zevenwacht Village, Langverwacht Rd, Kuilsrivier

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Western Cape, South AfricaPostal Address: Po Box 3554, Paarl 7620Nationality: South AfricanSex: FemaleMarital Status: MarriedDependants: 3Driver Licence: Code 08Languages: English – Home languages, other – Afrikaans, FlemishTel: +27(0)21 903 1070 - HomeCell: +27(0)71 461 5614Email: margaretwright@mweb.co.za

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PERSONAL STATEMENTFinancial Manager

Dynamic, resourceful, professional with a genuine interest in guest and staff alike, actively involved in all areas of hotel, from doing reception to cleaning room and running the finances. Combining my strong passion for figures with my love for people, allows me to create a fun and challenging environment for my co – workers. A self driven leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members and fosters quality relationships with clients.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF CORE SKILLS

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All forms of Accounting up to Balance sheet. Handling of full financialAll HR related matters

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EMPLOYMENT:

1. CURRENT EMPLOYERCompany Name : Drakenstein Palliative Hospice

Address : 109 Breda Street

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Paarl, 7646South Africa

Starting Date : 1 Jan 2012 to presentPosition employed : Financial Manager

Responsibilities and Duties and Achievements: All forms of Accounting up to Balance sheet.Handling of full financialAll HR related mattersLeave allocations

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Staff Count – plus minus 65 staffStaff Job descriptions, contracts and intro interviewsStaff salaries & Payroll concernsStaff disciplinary action Labour law CCMA cases and handling of staff disputesSort out medical aid and Pension for all staff All forms of insurance for business Management Reports for head office on a monthly basisManagement Report to the Board of DirectorsDaily/ monthly banking recons, Daily revenue reports, Month end accruals,

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Month end reports and journals, General ledger,Management accounts, Financial reports, Compiling & balancing of yearly Budget, Credit control,Debtors Control;Payment of creditors, Operating equipment stock sheets etcIntermediate Company loan accountsPAYE, SDL, UIF & Statutory Tax, Provisional TaxYearly Audit compiling

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Funding proposals and business plansClaims to Department of Health, HPCA and other FundersDealing with National and international fundersMember of board meetings and planning sessionsPartnership deals and Financial management training for other NGO”SBBEE and 18 A tax certificatesTreasurer of DHWF and Kiononia Youth ProgramBoard Report, Board presentationsStrategic planningBusiness plans preparationWorking directly with department of Health and Education

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Doing work for the community is very rewarding and being able to do what you love and helping other is an added

bonus. I have been elected as Treasurer to the Drakenstein Health and Wellness Forum as well as the Koinonia youth

program.

I also one of the Directors of Butterfly house and attended regular board meeting in my capacity as financial manager

and as board member. As a board member it is my responsibility to ensure good governance.

2. Previous EmployerCompany Name : Wild Peacock (pty) LTD - food suppliers and Guest house

Address : Knorhoek Rd,

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StellenboschSouth Africa

Starting Date : 01 March 2009 to 31 December 2011Position employed : Financial Manger

Responsibilities and Duties and Achievements:

All forms of Accounting up to Balance sheet.Handling of full financial & HR for Wholesale and Deli, Restaurant and Guesthouse on a daily basisStaff Count – plus minus 20 staffStaff RecruitingNew staff trainingStaff Job descriptions, contracts and intro interviews

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Staff salaries & Payroll concernsStaff disciplinary actionLabour law CCMA cases and handling of staff disputesSort out medical aid and Pension for all staff All forms of insurance for business as well as personalManagement Reports for head office on a monthly basisDaily/ monthly banking recons, Daily revenue reports, Month end accruals, Month end reports and journals, General ledger,

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Management accounts, Financial reports, Compiling & balancing of yearly Budget, Credit control,Debtors Control;Payment of creditors, Operating equipment stock sheets etcIntermediate Company loan accountsPAYE, SDL, UIF & Statutory Tax, Provisional TaxYearly Audit compiling Stock Control, Stock taking Personal Finance and tax for all the Directors

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Planning and opening of new food emporium.

This is one of the best know food supplier to the restaurant industry with their own restaurant and guesthouse on the side, the work is stressed and I learned how to work under pressure. This has been my best experience by far in a financial set up. Here staff is allowed to grow and you are encouraged to learn and work to achieve your own goals.

3. Three Cities Group – Dieu Donne Restaurant

Address : Uitkyk Street Franschhoek

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South AfricaStarting Date : April 2007 to March 2009Position held : Financial Manager

Responsibilities and Duties and Achievements:

All forms of Accounting up to Balance sheet.Management Reports for head office on a monthly basisDaily/ monthly banking recons, Daily revenue reports, Month end accruals, Month end reports and journals,

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Daily Hotel cash flow reports,General ledger,Management accounts, Financial reports, Compiling & balancing of yearly Budget, Credit control,Debtors Control;Payment of creditors, Operating equipment stock sheets etcPAYE, SDL, UIF & Statutory Tax

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Helping the General Manager with all forms of Marking including, meetings with advertisers, setting up of Advertising deals, working closely with a Graphics designer in order to compile brochures, website, company branding and Imaging.

At Dieu Donne Restaurant I learned a great deal about how to best market your business. Learning how vital the right marketing can be for your business and how to make sure how to get the maximum exposure for a business.

4. Stellenbosch Lodges & Conference CentreAddress : 25 Canterbury Lane,

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Blaauwklippen Village, Stellenbosch 7600,South Africa

Starting Date : April 2007 to March 2008Position held : Financial Manager

Financial Manager & Assistant General Manager

Full financial and HR functions to Trial Balance

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At Stellenbosch lodges I had the opportunity to learn more about the corporate market within this industry and also how to properly work and conduct yourself as a manager.

In conjunction with this I also worked for:

Boschenmeer Hotel & Lodges Boschenmeer Golf Course Paarl, South Africa

Operations and General Management – Contract position

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At Boschenmeer Hotel & Lodges I helped the developer to open the hotel as a new venture. This included, Marketing, getting suppliers sorted. Employing staff and getting contract workers sorted. I was also involved with the final stages of the development.

Setting up of accounts system. Setting up of booking system. Setting up of conference systems and working with the golf course to set up packages for

guest. Set up menu’s, food and Beverages systems at the hotel and lodges. Sorted our timeshare of lodges and help owners of lodges with problem management. Interacting with local and foreign guest.

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In my time at Boschenmeer hotel & lodges I was were fortunate to organise and help with the Paarl tourism Fifa – 2010 pitch. I also organised and saw through a formal luncheon for 100 FIFA delegates.

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5. Forever Resorts – Mount Sheba

Address : Mount Sheba ResortPilgrim Rest

Starting Date : March 2006 – March 2007

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Position : Financial Controller/ HR Manager

Responsibilities and Duties and Achievements

All forms of accounting up to Trial BalanceManagement Reports for head office on a monthly basisDaily/ monthly banking recons, Daily revenue reports, Month end accruals, Month end reports and journals, Daily Hotel cash flow reports, General ledger,

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Management accounts, Financial reports, Compiling & balancing of yearly Budget, Credit control,Debtors Control;Payment of creditors, Operating equipment stock sheets etcStatutory Tax – SARS e-fillingOperating Reports to RCI regarding Timeshare UnitsMonthly Salary’s – PAYE, SDL, UIF, and Provident Fund & Medical aid paymentAll forms of HR

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At Mount Sheba I was able to expand my passion for figures beyond my wildest dreams. I also had the opportunity as a HR manager to get a clear understanding of labour law and disciplinary procedures.

6. Best Western Group – Goedemoed Country Inn.

Address : Cecilia StreetPaarl, South Africa

Starting date : November 2000 – Februarys 2006

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Position : Assistant Manager & Financial controller

Responsibilities and Duties and Achievements

Interact with Local & Foreign Guest daily.All Catering for Guest, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Picnic Baskets)Hotel reception duties, including checking in and out of guestPlanning trips and Holidays for guestsDoing all the accounting up to trial Balance - Assist with yearly AuditConducting Market research, so to expanding services to guest.Coordinating events and ConferencesDisciplinary hearings and any other staff related matters.

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In my time with Goedemoed Country Inn, I have had a hand in changing Goedemoed Country Inn from a small country Bed & Breakfast to a 3 star Best Western Hotel ( The Smallest hotel on their books and one of only two in RSA) We also increased the turnover with 60% in just one year.

EDUCATION:

Education and Qualifications

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High School Attended : High School – Die Adelaar, Roodepoort

Highest Standard passed : Matric – Grade 12 - with exemption

Subject : AfrikaansEnglishMathematicsScienceAccountingEconomics

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Technical Electronics

Further Studies Certificate in Hotel Management (1994) N 5 – Roodepoort Colleges Course in QuickBooks Pro 2005 (2005) – Best Western Goedemoed Country Inn – Paarl Course in Hotel Finance (2006) – The Hub at Forever resort (training Centre for Staff and youths looking for

employment) 100% in final exam ACCPAC training (2006) – Forever Resorts Pay Day Training (2006) – Forever Resorts VIP Training (2008) – Dieu Donne Restaurant

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SAWIS Training ( 2008) - SARS SA Accounting Academy (2009/2010) – Micro GAAP, SME’s and other new accounting skills. SA Accounting Academy – 2011 Financial Management, Intro to human resources management. Pastel Payroll & Pastel Partner training - 2012/2013

Computer Experience

Windows, XP, Vista, Ms Word 2013 & Excel 2013 Adobe Reader, Internet, e-mail,

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QuickBooks Pro 2005 & 2008, Guest House Manager, Fidelio/ Opera, Micros, Gaap Pastel express 2006/7 Pastel Partner 2007/9 & 2011, Pastel payroll, ACCPAC, Payday Softline VIP

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PERSONAL INTERESTS:

Outside of work I love cooking, reading and spending time outdoors. Cycling and camping is some of the things I love doing when I have time available. I am passionate about what I do in life and love to spend time with my family and friend.

REFERENCES:

1. Drakenstein Hospice:

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Maria von Backstrom – 2nd in charge of DHP – 072 360 3009 – Can be contacted

2. Wild Peacock farm:Leon Coetzee – HR resource – 082 893 2300

3. Stellenbosch Lodge:Derona Kotze - Owner – 021 888 0100

4. Dieu Donne Restaurant: Jo van Staden – Manager - 021 876 2493

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5. Best Western Goedemoed Frank Versyck – owner - +32 50 34 44 11