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Merlyn Alexander

COMPANY SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATOR
1 Bamboes Street Constantia Kloof

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Company Secretarial Administrator

STEIN REGISTERED AUDITORS
11.2023 - 08.2024

New company registrations / formations (shelf companies)
• ALL RELEVANT CHANGES TO COMPANY:
• Change of name / Change of main business
• Change of financial year end
• Appointment / Resignation of directors
• Appointment / Resignation of auditor
• Appointment / Resignation of Secretary
• Change of registered office address
• Changes in authorised share Capital
• Allotment of shares
• Transfer of shares
• Special Resolutions/Amendments of Memorandum of
Incorporation (MOI)
• Writing up & maintaining of minute books & company registers
• Annual Returns for Companies & CC’s
• Amendments to Founding Statement (CK2; transfer of members interest; Change of name; Change of principal business; Change of year end)
• Change of Accounting Officer & Registered Address
• Conversions from CC to Company
• ELECTRONIC LODGEMENTS ON CIPC – Name reservations; COR Forms & hybrid Lodgements
• Take-on clients on Secware

Company Secretarial Administrator

Watermark Auditors Incorporated
08.2011 - 10.2023
  • New company registrations / formations (shelf companies)
  • ALL RELEVANT CHANGES TO COMPANY:
  • Change of name / Change of main business
  • Change of financial year end
  • Appointment / Resignation of directors
  • Appointment / Resignation of auditor
  • Appointment / Resignation of Secretary
  • Change of registered office address
  • Changes in authorised share Capital
  • Allotment of shares
  • Transfer of shares
  • Special Resolutions/Amendments of Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)
  • Writing up & maintaining of minute books & company registers
  • Annual Returns for Companies & CC's
  • Amendments to Founding Statement (CK2; transfer of members interest; Change of name; Change of principal business; Change of year end)
  • Change of Accounting Officer & Registered Address
  • Conversions from CC to Company
  • ELECTRONIC LODGEMENTS ON CIPC - Name Reservations; COR Forms & hybrid Lodgements
  • Take-on clients on Greatsoft
  • Electronic Bank Confirmation Certificates for audit
  • Assist with resolutions for Mergers

Company Secretarial Administrator

OCTAGON CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
09.2009 - 08.2011
  • New company registrations / formations (shelf companies)
  • ALL RELEVANT CHANGES TO COMPANY:
  • Change of name / Change of main business
  • Change of financial year end
  • Appointment / Resignation of directors
  • Appointment / Resignation of auditor
  • Change of registered address
  • Appointment of secretary
  • Changes in authorised share Capital
  • Allotment of shares
  • Transfer of shares
  • Special Resolutions/Amendments of Memorandum of Association & Articles of Association
  • Writing up & maintaining of minute books & company registers
  • Annual Returns for Companies & CC's
  • New CC formations
  • Amendments to Founding Statement (CK2; transfer of members interest; Change of name; Change of principal business; Change of year end)
  • Change of Accounting Officer & Registered Address
  • Conversions from Company to CC & CC to Company
  • ELECTRONIC LODGEMENTS ON CIPRO - Name Reservations; CM Forms & hybrid Lodgements
  • Take-on clients on secware

Company Secretarial Administrator

KPA-Latuca Chartered Accountants
05.2009 - 09.2009
  • New company registrations / formations (shelf companies)
  • ALL RELEVANT CHANGES TO COMPANY:
  • Change of name / Change of main business
  • Change of financial year end
  • Appointment / Resignation of directors
  • Appointment / Resignation of auditor
  • Change of registered address
  • Appointment of secretary
  • Changes in authorised share Capital
  • Allotment of shares
  • Transfer of shares
  • Special Resolutions/Amendments of Memorandum of Association & Articles of Association
  • Writing up & maintaining of minute books & company registers
  • Annual Returns for Companies & CC's
  • New CC formations
  • Amendments to Founding Statement (CK2; transfer of members interest; Change of name; Change of principal business; Change of year end)
  • Change of Accounting Officer & Registered Address
  • Conversions from Company to CC & CC to Company
  • ELECTRONIC LODGEMENTS ON CIPRO - Name Reservations; CM Forms & hybrid Lodgements

Assistant to Tax Manager & Company Secretary

Lutrin Abrams Chartered Accountants
04.2006 - 04.2009
  • Assisting tax consultant with telephonic queries with SARS
  • Doing all applications for registrations, i.e
  • VAT, INCOME TAX, PAYE, SDL & UIF
  • Assisting audit clerks with typing of schedules, writing bank confirmation letters & filing
  • Capturing timesheets weekly and compiling monthly reports
  • Completing and faxing Stats for Statistics SA
  • Send Statements month-end via e-mail
  • Doing Annual Returns & Electronic Lodgments on CIPRO
  • 2007 - Registering tax client on SARS e-filing & completing and submission of tax returns online
  • Take on new clients on database
  • 2008 - PROMOTED TO COMPANY SECRETARIAL OFFICER
  • Duties include: Statutory Registers
  • Maintaining the following statutory registers: members, company changes, directors and secretary, directors' interests in shares and debentures, interests in voting shares, Debenture holders (if applicable)
  • Statutory Returns
  • Filing information with the Registrar of Companies to report certain changes regarding the company or to comply with requirements for periodic filing
  • Of particular importance in this regard are: annual returns, report & accounts, amended Memorandum & Articles of Association, returns of allotments, notices of appointment, removal & resignation of directors and the secretary, notices of removal or resignation of the auditors, change of registered office, Resolutions in accordance with The Companies Act
  • Share Registration maintaining the company's register of members; dealing with transfers and other matters affecting share-holdings; dealing with queries and requests from shareholders
  • Shareholder Monitoring Monitoring movements on the register of members to identify any apparent 'stakebuilding' in the company's shares by potential takeover bidders; making appropriate inquiries of members as to beneficial ownership of holdings
  • Share and Capital Issues and Restructuring Implementing properly authorised changes in the structure of the company's share and loan capital; devising, implementing and administering directors' and employees' share participation schemes
  • Registered Office Establishing and administering the registered office; attending to the receipt, coordination and distribution of official correspondence received by the company, sent to its registered office; ensuring the provision of facilities for the public inspection of company documents
  • Memorandum & Articles of Association Ensuring that the company complies with its Memorandum and Articles of Association and, drafting and incorporating amendments in accordance with correct procedures

OFFICE MANAGER

MIXOLOGY COMMUNICATION CONSULTANTS
09.2005 - 03.2006
  • Organization and supervision of all administrative activities that facilitate the smooth running of the office
  • Maintain calendar and ascertain which events require boss's attention
  • Handle administrative detail on all projects
  • As required, recruit, train and supervise part-time/casual workers
  • Dealing with complex queries and complaints on the telephone, by email and in person
  • Petty Cash Control
  • Ordering and maintenance of office stationery and sundries

Switchboard Operator / Receptionist

ALEXANDER FORBES FINANCIAL SERVICES
04.2003 - 09.2005
  • Place, receive and route high volumes of calls through an electric switchboard
  • Supply information to callers and relay messages
  • Handle special administrative projects as well as overflow work from the department

Receptionist

J S & B INCORPORATED - ATTORNEYS
12.2000 - 12.2001
  • Answering telephones
  • Supply information to callers and relay messages
  • Performing general administrative duties

Education

CIS - CGISA - Chartered Secretary

CHARTERED GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA
REMOTE
01.2021 - Current

Matric -

Fred Norman Secondary School
Johannesburg, South Africa

Skills

the ability to communicate and work well with people at all levels;

attention to detail and a well-organized approach to work;

the ability to work with numerical information;

IT skills: Experience on Accfin Professional Series, Greatsoft, Secware & Windeed & MS OFFICE

a tactful and diplomatic approach and the confidence to liaise with high profile company staff and board members;

Discretion in handling confidential information

Personal Information

Notice Period: Available Immediately


ID Number: 8201060014087

Dependants: 5 Children

Non-smoker

Code 10 Drivers License - Own Car


Timeline

Company Secretarial Administrator

STEIN REGISTERED AUDITORS
11.2023 - 08.2024

CIS - CGISA - Chartered Secretary

CHARTERED GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2021 - Current

Company Secretarial Administrator

Watermark Auditors Incorporated
08.2011 - 10.2023

Company Secretarial Administrator

OCTAGON CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
09.2009 - 08.2011

Company Secretarial Administrator

KPA-Latuca Chartered Accountants
05.2009 - 09.2009

Assistant to Tax Manager & Company Secretary

Lutrin Abrams Chartered Accountants
04.2006 - 04.2009

OFFICE MANAGER

MIXOLOGY COMMUNICATION CONSULTANTS
09.2005 - 03.2006

Switchboard Operator / Receptionist

ALEXANDER FORBES FINANCIAL SERVICES
04.2003 - 09.2005

Receptionist

J S & B INCORPORATED - ATTORNEYS
12.2000 - 12.2001

Matric -

Fred Norman Secondary School
Merlyn AlexanderCOMPANY SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATOR