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B.C.G. SINGH1 SANDRA COURT58 GARDEN STREETROSETTENVILLE2190bernadinevdm@putco.co.za0786334266/ (010) 003 7280

Dear Recruitment Manager

I hereby apply for the position of as advertised. I have enclosed a complete comprehensive CV for your perusal.

The opportunity presented in this ad is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include:  

1. I am a disciplined, responsible and a goal oriented individual with team leadership techniques.2. I provide framework, apply my skills and knowledge and I also multitask3. I communicate well both written and verbally and I am multilingual.4. I am Computer Literate; Embrace Program, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power point,

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Database and Internet Explorer5. I have developed excellent interpersonal communication skills through my studies, work and

other extra-mural activities6. I have personal qualities of commitment and initiative 7. I am always open to learn new things and developing new skills8. I am a self-motivated individual with excellent administrative skills and effective problem

solving abilities9. I believe that my strong technical experience, skills and education will make me a competitive

candidate for this position.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours FaithfullyB.C.G. Singh

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CURRICULUM VITAE

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BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILSSurname : SinghFirst Names : Bernadine Claudette Greshame Gender : FemaleNationality : South AfricanIdentity Number : 8512200086086Residential address : 58 Garden Street Flat no 1 Sandra Court Rosettenville, 2190Contact Numbers : (Cell) 078 633 4266 OR (010) 003 7280/ (011) 435 2174E-mail Address : bvdmerwe24@gmail.com/bernadinevdm@putco.co.zaMarital status : MarriedDependents : 2Driver License : Code 08Own transport : NoHealth : ExcellentRace : ColouredHome Language : Afrikaans and EnglishComputer Literate : Embrace System, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft word,

Microsoft outlook, Power point, Internet Explorer and Persol (Payroll system)(FMS)

Hobbies : Reading, dancing, listening to musicNotice period : Negotiable SECONDARY EDUCATION Highest Standard Passed : Grade 12Year Passed : 2003Name of School : Grens High SchoolSubjects Passed : Afrikaans first language HG : English Second language HG : Mathematics HG : Accounting HG : Home Economics HG : Biology SG : Computer typing SG : Computer practice N3

TERTIARY EDUCATIONName of Institution : Ekurhuleni West College Qualification : Dept of Defence Youth Foundation Training ProgrammeYear : 2004Subjects Passed : Mathematics HG : Accounting HG : Statistics : Economics and Legal Environment N2 : Internal Auditing : Communication Skills : Life Skills

: Awarded best Accounting student 2004Name of Institution : UNISAQualification : Bcom in Management AccountingYear : 2005- currentSubjects Passed : Accounting 1A and B : Introduction to economic and management environment 1A and B

: Commercial law 1A and B

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: Introduction to quantitative management 1: Introduction to business management 1A

Extra coursesPersonal Service school (Dept of Defense)Introduction to Finance (Treasury Regulations and Public Finance Management Act)Staff Work Level 1 Staff Work Level 2 Financial Management System & CodesSupplier PaymentsDebtor’s managementCorporate Payments and Telkom sub-systemsMedical PaymentsPower PointConsolidated Control SystemsIntroduction to Budget ManagementIntroduction to Human Resource Management Larimar Training – Eye To Eye Public Relations Situational Leadership

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Company Name : Putco Limited (Larimar Group)Position : Assistant AccountantDuration : 20 June 2011- to dateSystem : Embrace Program, Excel and Microsoft WordSalary : R240000 per annum plus benefitsReference :Mr. Y. Moodley 0789300873 (Assistant Management Accountant – Engineering Division of Larimar)

Key Performance Areas:Salary Accounting

Reconcile , calculate, maintain and prepare payments on all salary accounts, PAYE, UIF, Skills Development, Accident Fund, Insured benefits, Medical aid & Funeral Fund, Garnishee,

Statuary Returns Do the quarterly and annual stats reports for Stats SA and the Reserve bank Balance Sheet Recons Liaise with Creditors department and Buying (Logistics) department with regards to Forex

purchases and paymentsDebtors Management

Allocation of payments, issuing of invoices and receipts, and reconciliation statements, Debt Collection

Assist with the audit process at the end of quarter and financial year.Admin Management

Oversee and ensure accuracy of administration and transaction entries on System Intercompany Reconciliation Manage Admin Clerks & salary clerks at Branches within group

Creditor’s management Check if all invoices are loaded on the system Check payment documentation Do payment recons Liaise with all Creditors for monthly statements.

Adhoc duties

Executive payroll journals Accident provision journals

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Engineering intercompany recons, payments and account adjustment

Company Name : Dept of Defence – Directorate Personnel PaymentsPosition : Final Payments – Senior Accounting ClerkDuration : 01 Oct 2010 – 14 June 2011 (Resigned)System : Persol System, Excel and Microsoft WordSalary : R160000 plus benefits per annumReason for leaving : ResignedReference : Mr. T.I. Khutledi (012) 392 – 2150 (Chief Accounting Clerk DOD DPP Final Pay)Key Performance Areas:

Ensure effective execution of prescribed processes related to salary payments and other financial benefits such as leave gratuities, service bonuses and severance packages.

Finalize salary payments and benefits related to contract expiry, resignation and departmental transfers.

Make salary adjustments and allowances when necessary and required. Ensure that calculations of overpaid amounts are successfully recovered and that salaries and

other allowances are reversed from members who’re not entitled to them in accordance to standard charts of accounts (SCOA).

Clear suspense accounts and reconcile accounts of outstanding balances. Do journals on finalized accounts and generate payments in cases where accounts have credit

balances. Ensure that study debts are confirmed and are largely considered when finalizing files. Apply for tax directives via SARS e-filing to determine members’ tax debts and/or IT88 if any,

before paying out any amount of money due to them. Ensure efficiency in recording, maintaining and archiving finalized files and other source

documents for future enquiries, audit purposes and for safe custody. Attend internal and external enquiries.

Company Name : Dept of Defence–Directorate Financial Control ServicesPosition : Loss Administration – Senior Accounting ClerkDuration : 17 January 2005 – 31 September 2010 (Internal transfer)System : Persol System, Excel and Microsoft WordSalary : R160000 plus benefits per annumReason for leaving : Internal transferReference : Ms. F Mkosi (012) 392 – 2095/ 079 150 4588 (Senior State Accountant DOD Loss Admin)Key Performance Areas:

Provide administrative and general office management support to the section and respective SANDF units

The collection and collation of all reported losses and damages for time-outs reporting to the Auditor General

The maintenance of a proper database on all reported losses and damages

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The answering of all routine correspondence related to such losses and damages The execution of all registries related tasks, including the receipt of all incoming post, opening of

a case file, file register page and the recording thereof on the electronic database The receipt and distribution of all correspondence to the relevant Section Managers The compiling of statistics on loss related matters The transfer of files to the Debtors Section The receipt of stock verification reports from Log The archiving of files The rendering of routine administrative assistance in the compilation of the Appropriation

Statements and reports The execution and monitoring of all general office tasks Assisting with queries regarding State Funds Ensure effective communication channels between Loss Admin Office and SANDF unit, by

conducting regular unit visits.Core abilities and skills

Good telephone etiquette, inter-personal relations/human relations skills and organizational skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to take Initiative and work independently. Ability to identify and handle confidential matters. Experience and knowledge in taking minutes. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Knowledge of Microsoft Office package coupled with sound typing skills (45wpm). Filing skills and ability to keep record of flow of documents. Am dedicated, hardworking, solution and service oriented, Confident, accurate, efficient and well disciplined. The ability to work under pressure, take on challenging responsibilities, work irregular hours,

maintain confidentiality and provide services and products of professional quality. Is action orientated and have the ability to organize an office environment. Possess the ability to communicate freely and easily with other employees, the general public

and various other clients. Have the ability to supervise and to delegate to sub-ordinates.