Genine Fourie
Financial Manager
Queenstown
Summary
I'm a full-time believer in hard work and always up for a challenge. I am eager to obtain a position offering the potential for career expansion and professional development. My object is to fully utilize and develop upon my extensive skills and experience, within an innovative and successful organization.
I provide strong closing abilities, loyal and always have a trustworthy approach to my duties. As a friendly and confident employee, I have a positive outlook on life, and I am a proven solution Finder. I am effective in handling difficult situations when dealing with customers, and I am able to respect and submit the leadership of my superiors. I am focused on customers' satisfaction, I am performance driven, and I have a great sense of responsibility.
I offer a keen understanding on how to motivate staff in order to enhance performance whilst making use of best practices, people skills and resources available to me. With the belief that challenges and obstacles in life present the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, I set myself high standards to which I govern my ethical and professional life.
Through excellent communication and interpersonal skills, I am able to interact professionally with other team members and across all levels of management. I am a hands-on employee, who is able to use experience and initiative to achieve company and job objectives. I trust that you will give my application your serious consideration, and look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours Faithfully
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager and Operational Manager
Etienne Fourie and Co Attorneys
03.2023 - Current
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Implemented risk management strategies to protect company assets and minimize losses.
Administrative Executive
Queenstown Engineering
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Collected data, input records, and protected electronic files.
- Scheduled appointments and meetings, organized materials and prepared rooms.
- Implemented document management system that streamlined filing processes and facilitated easy retrieval of information.
- Reduced operational costs with thorough budget analysis and expense tracking, optimizing resource allocation.
- Handled confidential information with utmost discretion, ensuring sensitive data was protected from unauthorized access.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Streamlined office procedures by implementing efficient systems and tools, resulting in improved workflow.
Senior Sales Executive
Nashua Vaal
08.2017 - 11.2020
- Mentored junior sales executives, providing guidance on best practices and strategies for achieving success in the field.
- Facilitated relationships with target accounts through implementation of proven networking methods.
- Created prospect rapport by approaching leads and cultivating strong business relationships through sales.
- Leveraged strong negotiation skills to maximize profit margins while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
- Managed complex sales cycles, navigating various decision-makers within organizations to secure successful deals.
Receptionist Administrator
Thompson & Nienaber Rekenmeesters
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Boosted company image by providing friendly, professional, and timely assistance to all visitors, clients, and vendors.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing incoming calls and directing them to appropriate departments.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area with updated reading materials for visitors while monitoring security by verifying visitor credentials and issuing visitor badges.
- Expedited daily office tasks such as mail distribution, document scanning, photocopying, and data entry to ensure smooth workflow.
- Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
- Took delivery of packages and documents, applying appropriate internal policies relating to chain of possession.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through excellent interpersonal skills and genuine care for colleagues'' needs or concerns.
- Improved data management practices, safeguarding confidential information more effectively.
- Assisted in organizing company events, contributing to team morale and cohesion.
Skills
Financial Management
Timeline
Finance Manager and Operational Manager
Etienne Fourie and Co Attorneys
03.2023 - Current
Administrative Executive
Queenstown Engineering
07.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Sales Executive
Nashua Vaal
08.2017 - 11.2020
Receptionist Administrator
Thompson & Nienaber Rekenmeesters
01.2015 - 12.2017
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