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Work History
Education
Skills
References
Interests
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Cleopatra Kazhila

Cleopatra Kazhila

Business Developer / Entrepreneur
87 Twin Palms, Pretorious Park, Pretoria.

Summary

Bringing more than 20 years of experience at different levels of business operational management as a Financial Manager, Administration, Directorship and Entrepreneurship under MSK Group holdings, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in management Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation at wits University, in addition to my B-Com (Honors) degree in Business Management, I am committed to continuous growth and learning. Aside from professional achievement, I have dedicated over 5 years to ministry and community work, serving as a Reverend and Co- Pastor at God’s Kingdom Fellowship. I am passionate about merging my skills in finance, administration, project management, community engagement and entrepreneurship to drive sustainable growth and empower individuals, particularly youth and women, to realise their full potential. As a collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership, I have a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that address challenges, foster business development, and make a positive impact on the community. I am eager to leverage my skills and experience in a role that aligns with my vision for future. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR/BUSINESS DEVELOPER

MSK GROUP HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD
1 2006 - Current
  • I assist in running of firm on strategic and management issues and general operating of business on day-to-day basis
  • Financial Management – I maintain the day-to-day operational functions pertaining to this business’s finances
  • Taxes and Bookkeeping – alongside other professional financial services as well as audit support
  • Budget Management – I am also in charge of our weekly, monthly spend and bank reconciliation
  • Relationship building with Government stakeholders – Project managers
  • Managing daily communication, meetings, and presentations on new opportunities.

OWNER

BE 21 HAIR & BEAUTY SALON
01.2008 - Current
  • General & Relationship Management
  • Strategy and Marketing of the business
  • Budget Management
  • Operational Management
  • Pricing and Promotions
  • Staff Management/Scheduling
  • Stock Replenishment
  • Customer Service
  • Managing monthly payroll.

BOOKKEEPER

DENZHE ENGINEERS (PTY) LTD
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Reported directly to the CEO/ Owner
  • Worked with external accountants as a support role
  • Implementing Pastel Accounting
  • Debtors’ & Creditors’ Reconciliation.

FINANCIAL PRACTIONER (CONTRACTOR)

AUDITOR GENERAL SOUTH AFRICA (AGSA)
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Worked in the Finance department, reporting to the Department’s Accountant
  • Reconciled Auditors Accounts
  • Debtors’ & Creditors’ Reconciliation
  • Directly dealing with Auditing (organizations) as well as recons
  • Creating purchase obligations and payment requests
  • Performing procurement procedures and duties
  • Data capturing and preparing management reports.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (CONTRACTOR)

SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Worked in the Communications department, General Manager
  • Implemented Supply Chain and Procurement processes in the department
  • Liaising with Suppliers and Departmental Heads regarding the budgets
  • Attending EXCO meetings with the General Manager
  • Managed cashflow inflow and outflow for the department
  • Directly dealing with General Manager of Communications Banking and managing petty cash
  • Controlling creditors and debtors
  • Creating purchase obligations and payment requests
  • Performing general office administration
  • Preparing management reports and data capturing
  • Training peers in Aids Management
  • Ad hoc Assisting PA to the General Manager.

MEDI KREDIT

01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Implemented Supply Chain and Procurement processes
  • Liaising with Suppliers and Departmental Heads regarding the budgets
  • Dealing with suppliers
  • Reconciling Medical Accounts
  • General ledger and cashbook
  • Managing Petty cash
  • Checking Rams and Script numbers of medical claims
  • Performing general admin / Data capturing.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

QUALIFIED ACCOUNTING SERVICES
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Dealing with Suppliers
  • Controlling the general ledger and cashbook
  • Managing petty cash
  • Performing general admin
  • Attending to clients’ accounts and auditing
  • Attending to incoming and outgoing calls
  • Data capturing.

Education

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & NEW VENTURE CREATION -

WITS UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONORS) IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)

CERTIFICATE IN PASTEL ACCOUNTING - undefined

VARSITY COLLEGE

DIPLOMA: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - undefined

DAMELIN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

DIPLOMA: BOOKKEEPING - undefined

DAMELIN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
GABORONE, BOTSWANA

HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (GRADE 12) - undefined

DELUK

Skills

Strategic Management

References

  • Manase Mwanza, Engineer, 072 836 5046, mannasem@yahoo.com
  • Ireen Singo, Chief Operating Officer, 082 416 52 86, rofhiwasingo@gmail.com
  • Gavin Howard, Accountant, 082 736 6900, gavinh@khcinc.co.za

Interests

Community & Social Work , Women Empowerment Research & studying

Timeline

OWNER

BE 21 HAIR & BEAUTY SALON
01.2008 - Current

BOOKKEEPER

DENZHE ENGINEERS (PTY) LTD
01.2004 - 01.2005

FINANCIAL PRACTIONER (CONTRACTOR)

AUDITOR GENERAL SOUTH AFRICA (AGSA)
01.2001 - 01.2002

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (CONTRACTOR)

SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES (SARS)
01.1998 - 01.2000

MEDI KREDIT

01.1995 - 01.1996

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

QUALIFIED ACCOUNTING SERVICES
01.1993 - 01.1994

DIRECTOR/BUSINESS DEVELOPER

MSK GROUP HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD
1 2006 - Current

MASTER OF MANAGEMENT IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP & NEW VENTURE CREATION -

WITS UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONORS) IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)

CERTIFICATE IN PASTEL ACCOUNTING - undefined

VARSITY COLLEGE

DIPLOMA: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - undefined

DAMELIN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

DIPLOMA: BOOKKEEPING - undefined

DAMELIN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (GRADE 12) - undefined

DELUK
Cleopatra KazhilaBusiness Developer / Entrepreneur