OBJECTIVE:
The downturn in the economy has had a negative effect on my accounting business which I am in the process of closing. I want the peace of mind of having a steady income every month. My immediate goal is to have work satisfaction and be rewarded for my capabilities. My ultimate goal is to write a book one day.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

ITR Addictions Magazine (Present)
• Writer / Blogger
• 2 articles monthly - unlimited words
• Wordpress

Sapphire Coast Accounting and Financial Services CC (Present)
• Sole Member
• Member of the South African Institute of Business Accountants
• Qualified Tax Practitioner with the SA Revenue Services
• Website : http://scafs.weebly.com/
• Pastel, Quickbooks, Word and Excel

South Coast Accounting Services (2008 - 2009)
• Sole Proprietor - same as above

Warnadoone Lifesaving Club (2010 - 2011)
• Honorary member
• Monthly management accounts on behalf of the treasurer
• Yearend financials and schedules for the auditor
• Quickbooks, Word and Excel

SKILLS:
• Books to Balance Sheet and Preparation of Financial Statements
• All Income tax returns and enquiries
• Registration of Close Corporations and amendments
• Accounting packages: Pastel and Quickbooks
• Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Other computer skills: Email, Internet, Skype, Wordpress

OTHER JOB HISTORY:
Senior Bookkeeper, Paul Fouche Accounting, Durban, (2005 - 2007)
Qualified Estate Agent, Coastline Properties, Warner Beach, (2004)
Assistant Accountant, Ithala Dev Finance Corp, Umlazi, (1997 - 2003)

EDUCATION:
Roedean School, Johannesburg (1967 - 1976)
Matric higher grade
Secretarial course - bookkeeping, shorthand and typing
University of Natal, Durban (1978)
B. Science - Mathematic 1 and Statistics 1
University of South Africa (B.Comm degree 2000)
Majors - Accounts, Economics and Business Management