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

2.2  Use Mrs. – if you know the person is a married lady

2.3  Use Ms. – If you know the person is a lady but you are unsure if she is married or not.

2.4  Get the spelling of the name and surname correct!! It is no use addressing a personal letter and spelling their name incorrectly

3.  Address your letter to a position if you are unable to find out the persons name that will be screening all the applications.: Example

3.1  To: The Training Officer or

3.2  To: The Audit Partner or

3.3  To: The CA Training Programme Manager or

3.4  To: The Human Resources Manager

4.  Next, type the Company to whom you are applying and their company postal address. If you are unable to obtain the postal address – substitute with a physical address.

5.  Include the telephone number of the company to whom you are applying.

6.  Salutation:

6.1  Use Dear Sir / Madam if you addressed the letter to a position (point 3 above)

6.2  Use Dear Mr or Ms or Mrs Smit if you addressed the letter to a person (point 2 above)

7.  Subject line

7.1  Apply to a specific position.

7.2  The more detailed you are the better.

7.3  If you are responding to an advert in a paper or website: include a reference number

8.  Your contact details – try to include at least alternative numbers.

9.  Use simple font like arial, size 11 for your cover letter.

10.  Always send a cover letter that has been updated with the current date and one that has your signature.

11.  Never send a cover letter without your personal sign off.

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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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