Werner Botha is applying for a position in the financial industry. He has over 16 years of experience working in financial roles, with expertise in negotiating contracts, handling risk, and executing strategic plans. Currently a general manager, he provides leadership, conducts research, oversees budgets and audits, and ensures regulatory compliance. He is seeking a new opportunity where he can continue adding value through his financial skills and management experience.

1. Cover Letter
Werner Botha
28 Peet van der Merwe St, Langenhovenpark, Bloemfontein
082 450 7612
1werner.botha@gmail.com
Dear Mr. / Ms.
Consider my letter for the position of …………… in your company ……………………….. I learned
about the job post from
I have been working in the financial industry for over 16 years. I am capable of negotiating contracts and
can handle risk situations in the company quite well. I have carried out strategic roles and executed them
in certain business environment. This has enabled the company to rely on me to formulate and execute
process and procedure in our field of trade. A greater detail of this is given on my resume. I have always
assured the company's profit and implemented many set of actions to overcome any set of risk situations.
I am detailed in my actions and have learned the importance of process and demand management.
Thank you for your valuable time.
Sincerely,
Werner Botha
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2. Werner Botha
28 Peet van der Merwe st, Langenhovenpark, Bloemfontein
Telephone: 051 – 446 4337 (Home); 082 450 7612 (Mobile)
Email: 1werner.botha@gmail.com
Professional Profile
A dedicated and results-driven senior manager with the ability to determine success and failure of
commercial enterprises. With the ability to provide practical and legal guidelines. Highly skilled in
analysing complex data and financial modelling and the ability to develop innovative strategies to
develop business prospect. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
and the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships. Enjoys
being part of, as well as managing, motivating and training, a successful and productive team, and
thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments. Flexible and willing to travel
according to requirement. Motivated and eager to add value to the bottom line.
Career Summary
2010 till current BLUE CHIP FINANCE
General Manager
• Provide leadership and vision to the organization with the development of short and long range plans and
the evaluation and reporting of progress on plans.
• Research and write discussion papers, analysis documents and proposals as needed to assist the company in
determining and meeting its short and long term goals.
• Determine company policy in risk assessment and granting of debt.
• Provide policies regarding investments and cash strategies.
• Oversee preparation of annual budget, regular variance statements and annual audit.
• Develop and perform internal audits.
• Provide vision regarding overall financial health of the company.
• Provide vision and leadership in long range fiscal planning to ensure the continuity and solvency of the
company.
• Direct and oversee branch production activities and personnel.
• Liaising with financial institutions over the company’s accounts.
• Oversee and ensure that each branch comply with NCA regulations.
• Development of forms and tools to increase company efficiency and risk management.
• Maintain general oversight and insure accuracy of records.
• Policy development and documentation.
• Employee relations.
• Performance management and improvement systems.
• Employee development and training.
• Recruitment and contracting of staff.
• Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting.
• Keeping up to date with change industry.
• Networking.
• Provide marketing strategies and company vision.
• Oversee content, production and distribution of all marketing and publicity materials (posters, flyers, mail
outs, brochures, radio ads, waiting room monitor ads, etc.)
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3. • Managing and Negotiating of business premises lease agreements.
• Determine best location for business premises.
Career Summary cont.
1999-2010 BLUE CHIP FINANCE
2006-2010 Internal Auditor & Regional Manager
• Conducting the further development of internal auditing program.
• Co-ordinate and present workshops on new Credit Act of 2007.
• Insure accurate documentation of production and quality control of data and records.
• Direct and oversee production activities.
• Responsible for regions marketing.
• Maintain and oversee administration control of branches.
• Compiling reports and feedback to head office on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Compiling all financial information for the financial department.
• Conducting internal audits.
• Direct and oversee all personnel – branch and regional level.
• Recruitment and contracting of staff.
• Employee development and training.
• Employee relations.
• Performance management and improvement of systems.
• Liaising with financial institutions for the availability of funds.
• Provide recommendations regarding cash strategies.
• Presentation to Board of Directors on annual reports of the region.
• Research and compiling analysis documents on production.
2004-2006 Operational Manager(Gauteng Region)
• Direct and oversee operational activities.
• Responsible for regions marketing.
• Maintain and oversee administration control of branches.
• Compiling reports and feedback to head office on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Compiling all financial information for the financial department.
• Conducting internal financial and process audits.
• Direct and oversee all personnel – branch and regional level.
• Recruitment and contracting of staff.
• Employee development and training.
• Employee relations.
• Performance management and improvement of systems.
• Liaising with financial institutions for the availability of funds.
• Provide recommendations regarding cash strategies.
• Presentation to Board of Directors on annual reports of the region.
• Research and compiling analysis documents on production.
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4. 1999-2004 Article clerk(Financial Department)
• Day to day capturing of financial transactions – both debtors and creditors.
• Effective and immediate query resolution.
• Working daily on Microsoft Excel and Word and Pastel Accounting program.
• Conducting internal audits.
• Part of external auditing teams.
• Contributing to monthly and yearly financial statements.
• Part of day to day office management.
Education and Qualifications
Matriculated at Postmasburg High School, Northern Cape
National Diploma Cost and Management Accounting at Central University of Technology, Free State
Practicing member of SAIPA in good standing (Member no. 13093)
IT Skills
• Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet and Email
• Pastel
Personal Details
Driving Licence Code 8
Date of Birth 26/02/1976
Employment Status Full time
Relationship Status Married
Health Excellent; non-smoker
Interests Golf, Mountain-biking, Reading (current affairs), other sports
References Are Available On Request
Proof Of Qualifications Available On Request
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