Nicky Rosin

Work History

Organising Committee member

Constantia Literary Festival

Cape Town

01.2026 - Current

Collaborated with committee members to create strategic plans for festival growth and improvement.
Secured festival sponsors to enhance programme activities.
Recruited and organised volunteers to support festival operations.
Recruited authors for festival panel discussions, talks, and readings.
Organised food and craft market stalls across the festival.
Promoted market through targeted advertising and outreach efforts.
Created and ran the Quicket ticketing system for ticket sales.
Created and ran a kids literature quiz on festival day.
Attended and joined weekly strategy meetings for planning decisions.
Contributed to the setup of market space and organisation of stall layouts the market space and stall layouts.
Built good working relationships to work inclusively and flexibly within the team and with stakeholders to deliver high-quality services.
Utilised MS office application knowledge to input, retrieve and check documents on databases.

Market Manager

Constantia Waldorf Community Market

Cape Town

01.2025 - Current

Managed all aspects of market operations to facilitate seamless event execution. on event day.
Established market from inception and expanded operations over the year.
Built the weekly market end-to-end, then transitioned to bi-monthly operations.
Created a funding proposal for a permanent market structure.
Recruited vendors and approved quality standards for every supplier.
Obtained all school approvals to launch market operations.
Engaged with vendors regularly to discuss ongoing needs and expectations. to align timelines and practical requirements.
Coordinated with school marketing committee for recurring internal marketing updates.
Enhanced customer outreach through targeted marketing strategies, resulting in increased engagement.
Networked with customers to gather improvement ideas and feedback.
Met with school and parent bodies to assess shelter demands.
Maintained records and collected outstanding vendor fees.
Documented sales activities and analysed trends to identify underserved areas and drive improvements.
Held regular strategy meetings with the core team.
Worked with ground staff to set up weekly market infrastructure.
Handed over responsibilities to core team while staying on for continuity.

Small business manager and administrator

LittleLovewoods.co.za

Cape Town

01.2022 - 01.2024

Coordinated daily office operations, handling correspondence and managing incoming calls to ensure smooth workflow.
Managed client communications via phone and email to ensure clarity and satisfaction. across phone calls and email inboxes.
Resolved customer enquiries, addressed issues, and maintained satisfaction levels.
Developed social media content through daily collaborations with small businesses to enhance brand visibility.
Processed invoicing, managed orders, and coordinated delivery with workshop staff.
Completed daily billing, collections and reporting for ongoing financial visibility.
Processed invoices and prepared financial reports.
Processed payroll by calculating commissions and expenses, ensuring accurate and timely payments to staff.
Scheduled meetings, organised files, and completed daily administrative tasks for office efficiency.
Maintained records to keep information organised and quickly retrievable.
Created and updated product catalogues for accurate customer listings.
Built a new Shopstar website, writing all copy and content.
Monitored order status and updates to ensure timely processing and delivery, processed customer correspondence, and managed data communications.

Part time Shop keeper

Constantia Waldorf Craft Shop

Cape Town

01.2019 - 12.2021

Assisted customers in selecting and locating products to enhance shopping experience.
Provide personalised customer service using preferences and needs for recommendations.
Handle customer complaints by offering clear resolutions that maintain satisfaction.
Cultivated customer relationships to foster loyalty and encourage repeat purchases.
Process sales transactions quickly using POS system for accuracy.
Make daily sales and record transactions for audit-ready documentation.
Upheld cleanliness and organisation of store environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Performed cash-up process at end of shift to ensure accurate financial reporting. at close and lock up securely each shift.
Uphold cleanliness and organisation of store environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Open shop twice monthly from 9am to 1pm for trading.

Volunteer Circus Trainer

CWS Circus

Cape Town

01.2019 - 12.2019

Mentored learners to build confidence and practical competence through coaching.
Developed training courses based on thorough evaluation of student needs and learning outcomes.
Assessed student progress and identified additional support needs early.
Contributed to group decisions on logistics and finances, facilitating seamless event delivery.
Managed circus group administration, ensuring accurate attendance records, membership tracking, and compliance with indemnity requirements.

Bookkeeper

Bridge the Gap

CAPE TOWN, South Africa

04.2018 - 10.2018

Maintained general ledger with accurate, updated journal entries.
Reconciled bank and credit card accounts weekly, monthly and quarterly.
Reconciled bank statements against company books, identifying discrepancies and rectifying errors for precise financial reporting.
Monitored accounts receivable and payable, executing timely collections and payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
Prepared invoices, processed payments, and followed up on outstanding balances to optimise cash flow.
Received, processed and reconciled invoices in financial management system.
Charged expenses to appropriate accounts, evaluating transactions and recording entries.
Reviewed and analysed expense receipts and credit card statements.
Coordinated payroll processing, including calculation of wages and deductions.
Used Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets to track financial metrics and produce graphs.
Utilised accounting software to automate bookkeeping tasks, increasing productivity and reducing errors.
Addressed customer questions, problems and complaints in person and via phone to maintain positive relationships and support smooth communications.

Co-Founder

EventRoom Pty Ltd

Cape Town

08.2014 - 06.2016

Co-founded and built company from inception, actively participating in all aspects of its creation
Developed strategic business plans to guide company direction
Developed new business opportunities to expand market presence
Recruited and onboarded venues to enhance platform offerings
Led recruitment efforts to hire skilled staff for various roles
Management and training of staff members
Preparing budgets for investment proposals
Creating briefs and liaising with website developers and designers
User experience testing
Social media marketing
Conducted quality control inspections to ensure product standards
Maintained accurate records to support business operations
Completed company registration processes to establish legal presence
Processed tax registration to ensure legal compliance
Eventroom.co.za, Cape Town
I left just before the birth of my second child as I wanted to dedicate myself fully to my children during their early years.

AUDIT CLERK: SUPERVISOR

Ernst and Young

Cape Town

10.2012 - 07.2014

Reviewed junior team members' work to ensure compliance with audit standards and accuracy.
Reported audit findings to management at all levels, facilitating informed decision-making.
Reporting to the relevant Finance Committees and Audit Committees.
Interpretation of annual financial statements, cash flows, and budgets.
Preparation of current and deferred tax computations.
Perform Reasonability Calculations on VAT, Capital Gains Tax, Deferred Tax and Income Tax.
Drafting of correcting accounting journal entries.
Training and coaching of junior team members.
Managed team dynamics to foster collaboration and effective communication.
Operated from Cape Town, supporting various client projects.
Clients: Grand Parade Investments (Leisure and entertainment), Engen (Oil and Gas), Sonnedix (Solar Energy Producer), Drake & Scull (Facilities management company).
Recognition for exceptional work, enthusiasm and willingness to learn on the Grand Parade Investments Year End Audit.
Recognition for flexibility and adaptability to change on the interim review engagement of Grand Parade Investments.
Reason for leaving: Completion of articles contract

AUDIT CLERK: SENIOR

Ernst and Young

Cape Town

10.2011 - 10.2012

Created, developed, and adapted audit programs to align with specific client needs and regulatory standards.
Evaluated internal control environments, providing actionable recommendations for enhancements.
Assessed business and audit risks at assertion and financial statement levels to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Assessment of the reliability and validity of assumptions in client forecasts and budgets.
Performing Tests of Controls.
Application of Standards on a practical basis.
Conducted business operations in Cape Town
Clients: Grand Parade Investments (Leisure and entertainment), Engen (Oil and Gas), Sonnedix (Solar Energy Producer), Tellumat (Electronics industry), Cape Retirement Fund for Local Government, Gold of Africa Museum, Sonke Gender Justice Network NPC (Audit in terms of USAID guidelines).

AUDIT CLERK: ASSISTANT

Ernst and Young

Cape Town

01.2011 - 10.2011

Conducted substantive testing to evaluate financial statement accuracy.
Compiled working papers to substantiate audit objectives.
Reconciled general ledger accounts with sub-ledgers to ensure accuracy.
Compared client accounting policies against required standards to ensure compliance.
Executed and completed tasks within deadlines to ensure workflow efficiency.
Cape Town
Clients: Grand Parade Investments (Leisure and entertainment), Engen (Oil and Gas), Allan Gray Ltd (Financial services), Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, Clover SA Pension Funds (Insurance and financial services), Totalgaz Southern Africa (Oil and Gas), Metropolitan (Insurance and financial services).

CONTRACTOR

Contract Laboratory Services (CLS)

Cape Town

01.2006 - 07.2006

Coordinated results among clinics, hospitals, and laboratories for clinical trials to ensure data accuracy
Planned, organized, and produced documentation for specimens, facilitating efficient tracking and handling
Assisted in operations in Cape Town, supporting local initiatives and enhancing service delivery

Volunteer

Shasta Wildlife Rescue Centre

, California

08.2005 - 08.2005

Provided care for orphaned and injured birds, facilitating their recovery for eventual release into the wild
Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
California

Intern Biologist

University of Washington

, California

04.2005 - 07.2005

Observed and recorded Northern Spotted Owl behaviour under various control and test conditions to assess environmental impacts
Collaborated with team to identify locations of Northern Spotted Owls and their nesting sites in Shasta Trinity mountain ranges
Mapped nesting locations using GPS technology to aid in conservation efforts
The study took place in the Shasta Trinity mountain ranges of California and investigated the effects of off road vehicles on the breeding success and behaviour of the Northern Spotted Owl.
Collecting scat for hormone analysis
California

Logic Tutor

Rhodes University, Philosophy department

Grahamstown

01.2003 - 12.2003

Facilitated tutorial groups, guiding students through tutorial questions
Assessed student tutorials and tests to ensure understanding
Grahamstown

Intern

Ideas to Industry and Acorn Technologies

12.2002 - 12.2002

Researched relevant topics to align with project objectives.
Designed and organised database for improved data management.
Captured and recorded data to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Organising Committee member

Market Manager

Small business manager and administrator

Part time Shop keeper

Volunteer Circus Trainer

Bookkeeper

Co-Founder

AUDIT CLERK: SUPERVISOR

AUDIT CLERK: SENIOR

AUDIT CLERK: ASSISTANT

CONTRACTOR

Volunteer

Intern Biologist

Logic Tutor

Intern

Education

Part II Board Exam - Accounting

Audit Practitioner Training Course - Accounting

Part I Board Exam - Accounting

Honours: Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Accounting (GDA)

Post Graduate Diploma - Management (Conversion Course)

B.Sc (Med) (Hons) - Infectious Diseases and Immunology

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Microbiology

Grade 12 (Matric) - High School diploma

Skills

Languages

Custom

Interests

Timeline

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