Liza Visser is seeking an administrative or financial position. She has 9 years of experience in administrative, HR, and financial roles, including as the Financial Manager for a mining supply company. In that role, she handled accounting, payroll, and HR functions like managing employee contracts. She is proficient in Microsoft Office and Pastel accounting software. Visser has several legal qualifications as well, having worked as a solicitor previously, but now wants to expand her skills in an administrative or financial capacity.
A result-driven professional with aspiring progressive career in project management and law, with over 8 years of experience having worked with different organizations. With extensive knowledge of the managerial and Legal procedures in a legal environment. Extensive experience and understanding of laws, legal codes, court procedures, legislative and policy & legislative drafting, human rights law, children rights and Business law. I am a strong team player with excellent client facing and configuration skills. Having an ability to communicate complex sensitive information in an understandable form to clients. I desire to work in a highly competitive and dynamic organization specializing in providing quality standard to enable me gain exposure in shaping me to face current needs.
With strong legal background in Legal Drafting and Notary Work, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Instructing work, Company law and secretarial practice with other Commercial Laws, Procedural Laws (Civil, Criminal & Evidence), Industrial Laws, Law of Obligation and Contracts, Consumer Protection Law and Case Strategy, Currently practice as (1) an Attorney-at-Law in Civil and Criminal Litigation, (2) a Notary Public and (3) a Registered Company Secretary
I am writing to enquire if you have any vacancies in your law firm. I enclose my CV for your information.
As you can see, I have had vacation work experience in Law firms and companies environments in corporate law , labor law ,contracts that’s giving me varied skills and the ability to work with many different types of people. I believe I could fit easily into your team.
I am a conscientious person who works hard and pays attention to detail. I'm flexible, quick to pick up new skills and eager to learn from others. I also have lots of ideas and enthusiasm. I'm keen to work for a law firm with a great reputation
I have excellent references and would be delighted to discuss any possible vacancy with you at your convenience. In case you do not have any suitable openings at the moment, I would be grateful if you would keep my CV on file for any future possibilities.
Yours sincerely
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘law’? Do you conjure up those movie scenes showing intense courtroom battles, judges wearing robes and wigs, lawyers in black dresses arguing with other lawyers or defending their victims, or white-haired counsels writing wills?
1. LIZA VISSER
Auckland, New Zealand
lizavisser304@hotmail.com
021 201 1312
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I have 9 years Administrative, Human Resources and Financial experience using Microsoft Word and
Excel and Pastel Accounting System. My biggest strengths are working well under pressure, problem
solving and organisational skills.
As the Financial Manager for a Mining Supply Company I was responsible for Creditors and Debtors,
End of Financial Year Statements up until Trial Balance, Payroll and general bookkeeping duties. I
further had to deal with all issues relating to the employees i.e. Contracts of Employment,
Disciplinary Procedures and liaising with Unions and Bargaining Councils. I also had to deal with all
the travel arrangements for the Directors and the arrangement of all the meetings with our
Customers, Union or Bargaining Council.
I am seeking an exciting and challenging opportunity to expand my skills in any administrative or
financial capacity. I enjoy working in a team as well as independently. I am eager to use the skills
which I already have and enthusiastic to learn new skills.
EDUCATION
LLB Bachelor of Law January 1992 – March 2001
University of the North West (PU for CHE)
Studies focused on the general legal practices of South Africa in Civil and Criminal Litigation, Labour,
Contracts, Human Rights, Fundamental Rights, Property Law, etc.
Certificate Student Mobility Program August 1999 - December 1999
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Studies focused on Comparative Legal Culture, Comparative Criminology, Public International Law,
International Dispute Settlement and International Social Law.
Certificate School of Law for University of Pretoria July 2001 - December 2001
University of Pretoria
Studies focused on Criminal Court Practice, Legal Accountancy, High and Magistrates Court
Litigation, Wills & Estates, Motor Vehicle Accidents and General Legal Practice.
Certificate Programme in Advanced Labour Law January 2002 - June 2002
University of Pretoria
Studies focused on Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Resolutions between Employers and
Employees, Unions and Bargaining Councils.
2. Certificate Conveyancing Practice February 2004 - April 2004
Law Society of South Africa
Studies focused on Property Law, Transfer of Immovable Property and general Conveyancing
Practices.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Financial, Human Resources and Administrative Manager June 2005 - July 2014
V & S Mining Technologies
My work involved handling all of the accounts both Creditors and Debtors, End of Financial Year
statements up until trial balance, Payroll, and all other general bookkeeping and administrative
duties. I dealt with all issues relating to the employees concerning Contracts of Employment,
Disputes, grievances, etc.
Responsibilities also include the following:
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll
• Labour Relations
• Customer and Supplier complaints
• General PA work for Directors
• Procurement of Office and Staffs Kitchen Supplies
• Events Planning
Solicitor November 2003 - May 2005
Norton Lambrianos Attorneys
My work involved Law of Property with regards to the Transfer of Properties to new owners and
Mortgage Bonds.
Responsibilities also include the following:
• Bond Cancellations
• Consultations with Transfer and Bond clients
• Meetings with Financial Institutions
• Assistant to one of the Partners of the Firm
• Client complaints
• Events Planning
Solicitor July 2002 - October 2003
Newtons Attorneys
My work involved Civil Litigation with regards to Debt Collecting, Matrimonial Law and Maintenance
3. Law.
Responsibilities also include the following:
• Magistrates Court Attendance
• High Court Attendance
• Serving and Filing of court documents in High and Magistrates Court
• Serving and Filing of court documents in Companies and Masters Office
• Assistant to one of the Partners of the Firm
Article Clerk July 2001 - June 2002
Lategan Viljoen Pretorius Attorneys
My work involved the Lodging, Preparation and Registration of Mortgage Bonds and Title Deeds and
general legal practice in all fields of Law.
Responsibilities also include the following:
• Magistrates Court Attendance
• High Court Attendance
• Deeds Office Attendance
• Serving and Filing of court documents in High and Magistrates Court
• Serving and Filing of court documents in Companies and Masters Office
• Filing and Administration in the Company