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Margaret Wright
Dear Sir
Dear Madam
It is with great interest that I’m exploring employment within your company. I am
confident that my experience and skill sets would be an asset to your company’s
development.
I hope to motivate the staff to do their best and to extend their own personal limits. By
expanding upon previous knowledge and exploring new, uncharted territory, we all
increase our level of performance that challenges us to reach our full potential. My
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Margaret Wright
expectations for myself and staff alike are high, but when a goal is reached the
realization that you can achieve any goal set before you is worth the effort.
My working style is best described as eclectic. While I’m always organized and focus,
I believe in empowering staff so that their potential as individuals can grow, making
them the best in the individuals fields, thus making a stronger team. By
understanding human behaviour and acknowledging the many different learning
styles of co- workers, I easily establish and maintain an excellent rapport with my co-
workers. As a result, there is a strong level of trust that develops which allows me to
provide direction in working towards realizing shared goals and objectives.
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Margaret Wright
When faced with a challenge, I succeed in utilizing a variety of strategies to motivate
and encourage positive interaction.
I am eager to grow in my profession and would welcome the opportunity to discuss
how my expertise would best meet the needs of your company. I invite you to contact
me, at your convenience, at any of the above number.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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Margaret Wright
Western Cape, South Africa
Postal Address: Po Box 3554, Paarl 7620
Nationality: South African
Sex: Female
Marital Status: Married
Dependants: 3
Driver Licence: Code 08
Languages: English – Home languages, other – Afrikaans, Flemish
Tel: +27(0)21 903 1070 - Home
Cell: +27(0)71 461 5614
Email: margaretwright@mweb.co.za
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
Financial Manager
Dynamic, resourceful, professional with a genuine interest in guest and staff alike, actively involved in
all areas of hotel, from doing reception to cleaning room and running the finances. Combining my
strong passion for figures with my love for people, allows me to create a fun and challenging
environment for my co – workers. A self driven leader with excellent communication and
interpersonal skills who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members and fosters quality
relationships with clients.
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF CORE SKILLS
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Margaret Wright
• All forms of Accounting up to Balance sheet.
• Handling of full financial
• All HR related matters
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Margaret Wright
Paarl, 7646
South Africa
Starting Date : 1 Jan 2012 to present
Position employed : Financial Manager
Responsibilities and Duties and Achievements:
All forms of Accounting up to Balance sheet.
Handling of full financial
All HR related matters
Leave allocations
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Margaret Wright
Staff Count – plus minus 65 staff
Staff Job descriptions, contracts and intro interviews
Staff salaries & Payroll concerns
Staff disciplinary action Labour law
CCMA cases and handling of staff disputes
Sort out medical aid and Pension for all staff
All forms of insurance for business
Management Reports for head office on a monthly basis
Management Report to the Board of Directors
Daily/ monthly banking recons,
Daily revenue reports,
Month end accruals,
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Month end reports and journals,
General ledger,
Management accounts,
Financial reports,
Compiling & balancing of yearly Budget,
Credit control,
Debtors Control;
Payment of creditors,
Operating equipment stock sheets etc
Intermediate Company loan accounts
PAYE, SDL, UIF & Statutory Tax, Provisional Tax
Yearly Audit compiling
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Funding proposals and business plans
Claims to Department of Health, HPCA and other Funders
Dealing with National and international funders
Member of board meetings and planning sessions
Partnership deals and Financial management training for other NGO”S
BBEE and 18 A tax certificates
Treasurer of DHWF and Kiononia Youth Program
Board Report, Board presentations
Strategic planning
Business plans preparation
Working directly with department of Health and Education
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Margaret Wright
Doing work for the community is very rewarding and being able to do what you love and helping other is an added
bonus. I have been elected as Treasurer to the Drakenstein Health and Wellness Forum as well as the Koinonia youth
program.
I also one of the Directors of Butterfly house and attended regular board meeting in my capacity as financial manager
and as board member. As a board member it is my responsibility to ensure good governance.
2. Previous Employer
Company Name : Wild Peacock (pty) LTD - food suppliers and Guest house
Address : Knorhoek Rd,
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Margaret Wright
Stellenbosch
South Africa
Starting Date : 01 March 2009 to 31 December 2011
Position employed : Financial Manger
Responsibilities and Duties and Achievements:
All forms of Accounting up to Balance sheet.
Handling of full financial & HR for Wholesale and Deli, Restaurant and Guesthouse on a daily basis
Staff Count – plus minus 20 staff
Staff Recruiting
New staff training
Staff Job descriptions, contracts and intro interviews
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Staff salaries & Payroll concerns
Staff disciplinary action
Labour law
CCMA cases and handling of staff disputes
Sort out medical aid and Pension for all staff
All forms of insurance for business as well as personal
Management Reports for head office on a monthly basis
Daily/ monthly banking recons,
Daily revenue reports,
Month end accruals,
Month end reports and journals,
General ledger,
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Management accounts,
Financial reports,
Compiling & balancing of yearly Budget,
Credit control,
Debtors Control;
Payment of creditors,
Operating equipment stock sheets etc
Intermediate Company loan accounts
PAYE, SDL, UIF & Statutory Tax, Provisional Tax
Yearly Audit compiling
Stock Control, Stock taking
Personal Finance and tax for all the Directors
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Planning and opening of new food emporium.
This is one of the best know food supplier to the restaurant industry with their own restaurant and guesthouse on
the side, the work is stressed and I learned how to work under pressure. This has been my best experience by far in
a financial set up. Here staff is allowed to grow and you are encouraged to learn and work to achieve your own
goals.
3. Three Cities Group – Dieu Donne Restaurant
Address : Uitkyk Street
Franschhoek
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Margaret Wright
South Africa
Starting Date : April 2007 to March 2009
Position held : Financial Manager
Responsibilities and Duties and Achievements:
All forms of Accounting up to Balance sheet.
Management Reports for head office on a monthly basis
Daily/ monthly banking recons,
Daily revenue reports,
Month end accruals,
Month end reports and journals,
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Margaret Wright
Daily Hotel cash flow reports,
General ledger,
Management accounts,
Financial reports,
Compiling & balancing of yearly Budget,
Credit control,
Debtors Control;
Payment of creditors,
Operating equipment stock sheets etc
PAYE, SDL, UIF & Statutory Tax
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Margaret Wright
Helping the General Manager with all forms of Marking including, meetings with advertisers, setting up of
Advertising deals, working closely with a Graphics designer in order to compile brochures, website, company
branding and Imaging.
At Dieu Donne Restaurant I learned a great deal about how to best market your business. Learning how vital the
right marketing can be for your business and how to make sure how to get the maximum exposure for a business.
4. Stellenbosch Lodges & Conference Centre
Address : 25 Canterbury Lane,
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Blaauwklippen Village,
Stellenbosch 7600,
South Africa
Starting Date : April 2007 to March 2008
Position held : Financial Manager
Financial Manager & Assistant General Manager
• Full financial and HR functions to Trial Balance
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Margaret Wright
At Stellenbosch lodges I had the opportunity to learn more about the corporate market within
this industry and also how to properly work and conduct yourself as a manager.
In conjunction with this I also worked for:
Boschenmeer Hotel & Lodges
Boschenmeer Golf Course Paarl, South Africa
Operations and General Management – Contract position
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Margaret Wright
• At Boschenmeer Hotel & Lodges I helped the developer to open the hotel as a new
venture. This included, Marketing, getting suppliers sorted. Employing staff and getting
contract workers sorted. I was also involved with the final stages of the development.
• Setting up of accounts system.
• Setting up of booking system.
• Setting up of conference systems and working with the golf course to set up packages for
guest.
• Set up menu’s, food and Beverages systems at the hotel and lodges.
• Sorted our timeshare of lodges and help owners of lodges with problem management.
• Interacting with local and foreign guest.
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Margaret Wright
In my time at Boschenmeer hotel & lodges I was were fortunate to organise and help with the
Paarl tourism Fifa – 2010 pitch. I also organised and saw through a formal luncheon for 100
FIFA delegates.
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5. Forever Resorts – Mount Sheba
Address : Mount Sheba Resort
Pilgrim Rest
Starting Date : March 2006 – March 2007
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Margaret Wright
Position : Financial Controller/ HR Manager
Responsibilities and Duties and Achievements
All forms of accounting up to Trial Balance
Management Reports for head office on a monthly basis
Daily/ monthly banking recons,
Daily revenue reports,
Month end accruals,
Month end reports and journals,
Daily Hotel cash flow reports,
General ledger,
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Management accounts,
Financial reports,
Compiling & balancing of yearly Budget,
Credit control,
Debtors Control;
Payment of creditors,
Operating equipment stock sheets etc
Statutory Tax – SARS e-filling
Operating Reports to RCI regarding Timeshare Units
Monthly Salary’s – PAYE, SDL, UIF, and Provident Fund & Medical aid payment
All forms of HR
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Margaret Wright
At Mount Sheba I was able to expand my passion for figures beyond my wildest dreams. I also had the opportunity
as a HR manager to get a clear understanding of labour law and disciplinary procedures.
6. Best Western Group – Goedemoed Country Inn.
Address : Cecilia Street
Paarl, South Africa
Starting date : November 2000 – Februarys 2006
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Margaret Wright
Position : Assistant Manager & Financial controller
Responsibilities and Duties and Achievements
Interact with Local & Foreign Guest daily.
All Catering for Guest, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Picnic Baskets)
Hotel reception duties, including checking in and out of guest
Planning trips and Holidays for guests
Doing all the accounting up to trial Balance - Assist with yearly Audit
Conducting Market research, so to expanding services to guest.
Coordinating events and Conferences
Disciplinary hearings and any other staff related matters.
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In my time with Goedemoed Country Inn, I have had a hand in changing Goedemoed Country Inn from a small
country Bed & Breakfast to a 3 star Best Western Hotel ( The Smallest hotel on their books and one of only two in
RSA) We also increased the turnover with 60% in just one year.
EDUCATION:
Education and Qualifications
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High School Attended : High School – Die Adelaar, Roodepoort
Highest Standard passed : Matric – Grade 12 - with exemption
Subject : Afrikaans
English
Mathematics
Science
Accounting
Economics
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Technical Electronics
Further Studies
• Certificate in Hotel Management (1994) N 5 – Roodepoort Colleges
• Course in QuickBooks Pro 2005 (2005) – Best Western Goedemoed Country Inn – Paarl
• Course in Hotel Finance (2006) – The Hub at Forever resort (training Centre for Staff and youths looking for
employment) 100% in final exam
• ACCPAC training (2006) – Forever Resorts
• Pay Day Training (2006) – Forever Resorts
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• VIP Training (2008) – Dieu Donne Restaurant
• SAWIS Training ( 2008) - SARS
• SA Accounting Academy (2009/2010) – Micro GAAP, SME’s and other new accounting skills.
• SA Accounting Academy – 2011 Financial Management, Intro to human resources management.
• Pastel Payroll & Pastel Partner training - 2012/2013
Computer Experience
• Windows, XP, Vista,
• Ms Word 2013 & Excel 2013
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PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Outside of work I love cooking, reading and spending time outdoors. Cycling and camping is
some of the things I love doing when I have time available. I am passionate about what I do
in life and love to spend time with my family and friend.
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REFERENCES:
1. Drakenstein Hospice:
Maria von Backstrom – 2nd
in charge of DHP – 072 360 3009 – Can be contacted
2. Wild Peacock farm:
Leon Coetzee – HR resource – 082 893 2300
3. Stellenbosch Lodge:
Derona Kotze - Owner – 021 888 0100
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4. Dieu Donne Restaurant:
Jo van Staden – Manager - 021 876 2493
5. Best Western Goedemoed
Frank Versyck – owner - +32 50 34 44 11
