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Odette Van Zyl

Odette Van Zyl

Dealer Principal / Financial Manager
Klerksdorp

Summary

Ambitious Financial Manager with over 20 years experience, determined to continually exceed expectations. Willing to take on added responsibilities to achieve desired results.

Experienced automotive leader with focus on dealership operations, sales management, and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to drive revenue, enhance team collaboration, and adapt to changing market conditions. Known for strong negotiation skills, strategic planning, and fostering results-driven environment. Reliable and flexible, ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Dealer Principal

NTT MOTOR GROUP
10.2024 - Current
  • Developing and implementing business plans, strategies, and tactics to achieve sales targets and profitability objectives.
  • Overseeing all operational aspects of the dealership, including sales, service, parts, and finance.
  • Hiring, training, managing, and motivating dealership staff, including sales, service, and parts personnel.
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction and building strong relationships with customers
  • Monitoring and controlling dealership finances, including budget management, cash flow, and profitability
  • Driving sales and marketing efforts to increase market share and customer acquisition.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and franchise standards.
  • Identifying, assessing, and managing potential risks to the dealership's business
  • Trustee for NTT Group Provident Fund
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining an impeccable record for audits and inspections.

Dealer Principal

NTT MOTOR GROUP
06.2020 - 10.2024
  • Developing and implementing business plans, strategies, and tactics to achieve sales targets and profitability objectives.
  • Overseeing all operational aspects of the dealership, including sales, service, parts, and finance.
  • Hiring, training, managing, and motivating dealership staff, including sales, service, and parts personnel.
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction and building strong relationships with customers
  • Monitoring and controlling dealership finances, including budget management, cash flow, and profitability
  • Driving sales and marketing efforts to increase market share and customer acquisition.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and franchise standards.
  • Identifying, assessing, and managing potential risks to the dealership's business
  • Trustee for NTT Group Provident Fund
  • Reviewed monthly commission sheets, productivity reports, monthly forecasts and profit performance.

SNR FINANCIAL MANAGER EASTERN CAPE

NTT MOTOR GROUP
07.2009 - 06.2020
  • Developing financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, analyzing financial data, and identifying areas for improvement
  • Managing the flow of internal and external funds, ensuring sufficient liquidity, and forecasting future cash needs
  • Preparing and reviewing financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and liaising with auditors
  • Implementing cost-reduction measures, identifying and mitigating financial risks, and ensuring the overall financial stability of the organization
  • Collaborating with other departments, presenting financial reports to stakeholders, and communicating with external parties like auditors and bankers.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations, leading to improved decision-making capabilities.
  • Analyzed budgets, financial reports, and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
  • Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
  • Oversaw administrative staffing by recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new personnel.
  • Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by consistently following up on overdue payments and negotiating payment plans with clients.
  • Full HR Function including Payroll
  • Trustee of NTT Group Provident Fund

Financial Manager & Finance and Insurance Manager

NTT MOTOR GROUP
11.2005 - 06.2009
  • Developing financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, analyzing financial data, and identifying areas for improvement
  • Managing the flow of internal and external funds, ensuring sufficient liquidity, and forecasting future cash needs
  • Preparing and reviewing financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and liaising with auditors
  • Implementing cost-reduction measures, identifying and mitigating financial risks, and ensuring the overall financial stability of the organization
  • Collaborating with other departments, presenting financial reports to stakeholders, and communicating with external parties like auditors and bankers.
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Full HR Role including Payroll
  • Reconciliation of all General Ledger accounts and Balance Sheet
  • Assist Dealer Principal in all his duties when not available
  • Yearly Audit Preperation
  • Optimized cash flow management strategies, ensuring sufficient funds were available for daily operations while maximizing returns on idle cash balances.
  • Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.
  • Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budget processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Financial Manager

NTT MOTOR GROUP
06.1998 - 10.2005
  • Developing financial plans, budgets, and forecasts, analyzing financial data, and identifying areas for improvement
  • Managing the flow of internal and external funds, ensuring sufficient liquidity, and forecasting future cash needs
  • Preparing and reviewing financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and liaising with auditors
  • Implementing cost-reduction measures, identifying and mitigating financial risks, and ensuring the overall financial stability of the organization
  • Collaborating with other departments, presenting financial reports to stakeholders, and communicating with external parties like auditors and bankers.
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Full HR Role including Payroll
  • Reconciliation of all General Ledger accounts and Balance Sheet
  • Assist Dealer Principal in all his duties when not available
  • Yearly Audit Preperation
  • Optimized cash flow management strategies, ensuring sufficient funds were available for daily operations while maximizing returns on idle cash balances.
  • Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.
  • Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budget processes and implementing cost-saving measures.

Education

Finance And Insurance - Finance

Moonstone
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Financial Management

Unisa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Operations management

Recruitment strategies

Customer relations

Time management

Teamwork

Cash flow management

Highly detail-oriented

Human resources

Goal oriented

Current Job Title

Dealer Princiapl - NTT Motor Group Klerksdorp

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 7501290001080
  • License: Code 08
  • Dependents: 3
  • Marital Status: Widow

Timeline

Dealer Principal

NTT MOTOR GROUP
10.2024 - Current

Dealer Principal

NTT MOTOR GROUP
06.2020 - 10.2024

SNR FINANCIAL MANAGER EASTERN CAPE

NTT MOTOR GROUP
07.2009 - 06.2020

Financial Manager & Finance and Insurance Manager

NTT MOTOR GROUP
11.2005 - 06.2009

Finance And Insurance - Finance

Moonstone
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Financial Management

Unisa
04.2001 -

Financial Manager

NTT MOTOR GROUP
06.1998 - 10.2005

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