12th Street, Sunninghill,
Johannesburg, 4001
30 July 2011
To: The Training Officer Or Mr. / Ms E. Fouche
Co: PWC
PO Box 4890
Randburg
Johannesburg
4000
Tel: 011-267 8000
Dear Sir / Madam or Dear Mr. or Ms Fouche
RE: Application for CA Training contract commencing 01 January 2012, [Include Advert Reference if you have one]
With regard to the above position, please find attached my detailed curriculum vitae for your consideration.
Should you require any further details, I may be contacted on the following:
Tel: 011 – 873 6746 or
Cel: 072 567 8531 or
Email:
I thank you for considering my application.
Yours faithfully
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John Smith
B-Com Hons Student: NMMU
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Notes on cover letter:
1. Your physical or postal address appears in the middle of the page over two lines.
2. Address your letter ideally to a person that you know will be screening all the applications:
2.1 Use Mr. – if you know the person reviewing your CV is a gentleman
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3.1 To: The Training Officer or
3.2 To: The Audit Partner or
3.3 To: The CA Training Programme Manager or
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Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
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Title : Mr
Name : Simon Black
Age : 43 Years
Residential Address : 65 Strand Street, Hyde Park, Johannesburg.
Contact Numbers : 072 543 7612 (Cell)
: 011 – 789 6543 (Work)
Date of Birth : 07 October 1977
Identity Number : 680216 0274 085
Drivers License : Code 08 (Own Vehicle)
Marital Status : Married
Citizenship : South African
Criminal Record : None
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA)
B-Com Honours (Accounting)
B-Com (Accounting)
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
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Current Studies
Currently completing studies towards an MBA qualification with the Gordon Institute of Business, Johannesburg.
University
Year Degree University
1992 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) University of Cape Town
1989 – 1991 Bachelor of Commerce University of Cape Town
School
1988 Matriculated from Cape Town Boys High School
(Certificates can be provided on request)
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SUMMARY OF EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
XYZ Limited (Jan 2000 to Current)
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§ July 2008 to current : Financial Manager (Johannesburg)
§ July 2004 to June 2008 : Management Accountant (Durban)
§ June 2001 to June 2004 : Financial Accountant (Johannesburg)
§ January 2000 to June 2001 : Management Trainee (Cape Town)
ABC Chartered Accountants Inc (Jan 1993 to Dec 1999)
§ January 1996 to December 1999: 4 Year Contract - Audit Manager (Durban)
§ January 1993 to December 1995: 3 Year Articles Contract - Trainee (Durban)
[For this summary – account for all the years since matric]
ACHIEVEMENTS & POSITIONS HELD
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Current Employment: with XYZ Limited:
§ Won the finance award for most innovative solutions in August 2009.
§ Initiated internal training for all 10 management accountants within the business in February 2007.
§ Set the benchmark for controls to be implemented for financial accounting during June 2003.
Employment: ABC Chartered Accountants Inc (Cape Town)
§ Set up the external audit and internal audit function at this company
§ Conducted annual training sessions to new trainee accountants
§ External Audit Manager, Team Leader
§ Chairperson of the company’s social club
University
§ Awarded the Golden Key award during my first year at University.
School
§ Obtained an “A” Aggregate in matric with distinctions in
o Higher Grade Mathematics
o Higher Grade Physics
o Higher Grade Accounting
[Include top 3 – 5 top achievements per category]
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WORK EXPERIENCE GAINED
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Current Employment: with ABC Limited:
Direct staff reports – Ten
§ Financial / Month End Close Process
o Implementation of internal controls within the region.
o In charge of preparation and review of month end files for audit purposes.
§ Capital Expenditure Management / Asset Management
o Ownership of an asset base of R800 mil.
o Management of an annual capital budget of R250 mil (Cash flow projections / review quotes / raise orders/ follow up on commitments)
o In charge of finalizing the five year capital budget plan for the region.
§ Taxation
o Monthly preparation and review of tax packs for the region.
o Monthly update of fringe benefit tax of employees – company cars.
§ Budgets / Forecasts
o Compile Annual budgets for Capex and Balance Sheet.
o Annual budget for leasing and running costs of vehicles
o Updated forecasts quarterly.
§ Employee Development
o Screening and interview of new staff.
o Monthly performance reviews held.
o On the job and in house training given to own staff, and financial accountants from other regions.
Employment: ABC Chartered Accountants Inc (Durban)
§ Direct staff reports – four
§ Audits
o Audit clientele ranged from property investment; manufacturing; retail; restaurants and fast food; panel beaters; professionals (doctors / attorneys) and private educational institutions.
o Internal audits / special audits / fraud investigations.
o Completed factual findings report to management.
§ Consulting
o Preparation of management accounts and reports.
o Accounting system setup: review, recommend and report to management.
o Business plan and cash flow projections.
§ Taxation
o Income tax structuring for directors and employees.
o Complete & submit personal and company returns; tax assessments; Objection and appeal / provisional tax administration.
o Handled Receiver Audit Queries on behalf of clients.
§ Accounting
o Monthly cash book processing.
o Completion of statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL).
o Compilation of financial statements for close corporations, trusts and partnerships.
§ Employee Development
o Screening and interview of new audit staff.
o Preparation and host of in house training for all audit staff.
o Monthly performance review of trainee accountants.
COMPUTER LITERACY
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Name of Package Details / Module Level of Experience
Hyperion Reporting Package Basic
SAP R3 Accounting Package Basic
Microsoft Publisher Graphics Basic
SEM Balance Sheet Forecasting Intermediate
Microsoft Outlook Email Intermediate
Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Intermediate
Pastel Accounting Version 10 Accounting Package Intermediate
Corporate Taxation Taxation Package Advanced
SAP PS/IM Capin Project Management Advanced
Microsoft Word Document Advanced
[The above is ranked in order of level of experience]
PERSONAL INTERESTS
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o Reading, spinning, creative artwork (mosaic art, interior decorating, beading) and learning how to play musical instruments. [Personal Interest]
o Playing a mentorship role to young adults entering the workforce; assisting in their development and providing guidance on their studies and career path. [Career Interest]
o Continuously learning and expanding my understanding on the universal laws that govern our lives and how I can use these to empower my own life and those people around me. [Life Interest]
PERSONAL MOTIVATION
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o My personal enjoyment is in knowing that in the work I complete, I have set benchmarks from which future performance can be based on.
o I have a greater sense of fulfillment knowing that I have assisted in the development of the individuals of those I have lead or worked with.
o I know that my intellect, emotional / spiritual intelligence combined with my energy for life, make me an invaluable contribution to any employer.
REFERENCES
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[Include the top 3 references from senior managers at respect workplace]
Mr Able Smith
Managing Director: XYZ Limited
Tel: 011 887 5432
Cel: 082 139 5201
Email:
Mrs Rawajee Hafejee
Financial Director: ABC Limited
Tel: 031 887 5432
Cel: 098 876 5678
Email:
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