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Passionate Committed Driven Manager [EQUUS139223]  

POSITION SUMMARY

JOB CATEGORY: Sport, Performance horse and equestrian jobs, Breeding and stud jobs, Administration, Farming and agriculture

Breeding & Stud: Sales preparation/Horse Sales, Broodmare care or management

Administration: Sales, Management, Accounting / Book keeping, Executive position, Marketing

Horse Sport & Equestrian: Work rider / Exercise rider, Livery, Stable Staff, Barn Manager or Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time, Contract

SALARY: Negotiable

EARLIEST START: September

LOCATION: Not Specified

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I have discovered an absolute passion for horses through my daughter when she (Olivia) began riding two and a half years ago. Olivia is now seven. My son Samuel (ten) and I now also ride. I wish to reinvent myself and work with these magnificent creatures. I am confident that I will be able to perform the work with complete competence and excellence. My fundamental skills incorporate financial management as well as excellent marketing skills. My highest qualification includes a tertiary qualification, a Chartered Accountant. I currently run a highly successful financial consulting business. This stands as evidence of my determination to make my choices work and the high calibre of person.

I am not afraid to change and do any basic work to ensure the smooth running of the stables.


OBJECTIVE

To change my career in order to work with my new found passion - horses. To apply my extensive experience and thorough training as a Financial Professional to the immaculate and efficient running of a stable yard. To improve my knowledge in areas of horse care through experience, listening, and relevant courses. To formulate my own impressions and ideas based on sound and natural horsemanship in an attempt to improve while not reinventing the wheel
Height
1.65m
Weight
52kg
Spoken Languages
English
Written Languages
English
Live in Position
Yes
Prefered Countries
  • Australia
Riding Preference
Negotiable
Notice Required
6 weeks
Qualifications
I have had a successful financial career and I am looking for a change involving working with my passion, horses. My highest qualification includes a tertiary qualification, a Chartered Accountant. I currently run a highly successful financial consulting business. This stands as evidence of my determination to make my choices work and the high calibre of person I am. MAIN QUALIFICATIONS Chartered Accountant (SA) (1993)
Professional Training
Professional memberships • South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Licences & Accreditations
Professional memberships • South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Equine Work Experience
Riding experience I have been taken one private and group riding lesson weekly over the last ten months at Sun Valley Riding School. I have also commenced a course on riding with your seat in March 2012, with the South African Lipizzaners. The South African Lipizzaners is the only recognised school of performing Lipizzaner stallions in the world to be approved by the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. I have also commenced excising a private owner’s horse. In this particular instance, the horse was injured and is now coming back into work. My responsibility was initially to trot him for a certain length of time. After a certain period, the work changed to trotting and cantering. We are now at the stage where we will start jumping with him. He is also required to walk on a sand arena in order to desensitise his feet. This owner also has another pony which has been injured. I will commence riding her in the next two months. The work will initially involve walking, gradually building up her strength. At the heart of my training is the inherent belief that a quiet and gentle focused domination of the horse or pony is what is required. Over the last ten months, I have ridden over 30 horses or ponies. Horse Care I have completed a Stable Yard Management Course with the Beaulieu Equestrian Academy in Johannesburg at the beginning of 2012. This course focussed on the following: • Basic Instincts and Behaviour of the Horse, • Physiology, Psychology and the Horse’s Foot, • Tack, Blankets and Boots, • Grooming and Basic Care, • Stable Yard Management. I also read extensively on training techniques and well as good horse care. Competitive Experience I have assisted my daughter in competing in numerous events. This has involved preparation in terms of the following: • Tack preparation ensuring that the correct tack is being used for the various disciplines as well as that the tack is appropriately safety checked and cleaned. • Washing and plaiting the pony accordingly. I have also performed community service in the role of a jump judge. This involved being appropriately positioned at a jump on a cross country course and marking the riders for clear jumps, refusals and elimination if appropriate.
Key Skills
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES • Strong ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships both internally and externally. • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people from all walks of life in a convincing and coherent manner. • Ability to work independently and methodically as well as in a team environment. • Ability to be resourceful when confronted with challenging situations. • Strong problem analysis skills with the ability to rectify issues quickly and efficiently. • Excellent people management skills with the ability to assess and solve conflict situations in an efficient and effective manner.
Work History
At a glance, I may not be the person with many years of horse experience, but I have had a successful financial career and I am looking for a change involving working with my passion, horses. I am seeking suitable employment to provide for myself and my two children as we migrate to Australia. We have all the necessary visas in place, namely skilled persons visa. My husband has a business in South Africa which he will be attending to over the short to medium term until such time as he can join us in Australia. The below details my work experience in the financial which can be applied to the running of a stable and/or farm. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Over 20 years’ experience in a Financial and Management Accounting, Auditing, Forecasting, Financial Analysis and Report Writing. • Exceptional Project Management skills. • Full financial and management accounting function for Ethembeni Property Developers (Proprietary) Limited as well as Impepho Investment Holdings (Proprietary) Limited incorporating the following: • Setting up financial systems and controls. • Setting and controlling company budgets, monthly financial accounts, payments, reconciliations. • Ensuring audit and tax work is performed correctly and timeously. • All general administration. • Liaising with financiers. • Attending and reporting at management meetings. • Involved in marketing and sales. More detail on these skills is found in the employment record and is also evidenced through time spent in Namibia. • Excellent Corporate Finance skills attained while working at Absa Capital and Exchange Sponsors: • Researching various industries and preparing and presenting financial models to assist clients making acquisitions, or investments. • Excellent financial modeling and cash flow projections. • Excellent report writing and presentation skills. More detail is available on request. EMPLOYMENT RECORD Financial Consulting (April 2008 – current) Type of business and post held - Financial consulting Experience gained • Overseeing completion of accounting records including liaison with the auditors with respect to a group of eight operating companies and approximately 60 of their subsidiaries. Ongoing. • Project management, including full financial management function for a new business involved in developing 900 affordable housing units in Southern Johannesburg. Setting up financial systems and controls. Liaising with financiers. Actively involved in marketing and sales. Ongoing. • Researching various industries and preparing and presenting financial models to assist clients making acquisitions, or investments. Ongoing. • General financial overview and drafting of financial statements of various businesses’ (construction, dairy, management companies, attorneys). • Valuation of Information Technology Company. Strategic advice provided on sale of business, and black economic empowerment. • Co-ordination and project management of all aspects of the sale of a sheet music business, including valuation and negotiation with the buyers. • Performing due diligence investigations with respect to client making an acquisition including overview of business, and preparation of a financial model to aid with forecasting and decision making.
Education & Certificates
MAIN QUALIFICATIONS Chartered Accountant (SA) (1993) Professional memberships • South African Institute of Chartered Accountants EDUCATION AND TRAINING Rhodes University • Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting Major • Accounting 1, 2, 3, Economics 1, 2, 3, Commercial Law 1, 2, Auditing 1, Business Administration 1, 2, Business Information Systems 2, Business Mathematics and Statistics 1, Management Accounting 1, Legal Theory 1, Latin 1B • Higher Diploma in Accountancy • Accounting 4, Auditing 2, Taxation, Estates • Passed Board Exam on first attempt (1992) SECONDARY EDUCATION • Clarendon High School for Girls (East London, South Africa) • Year 8 - 12 • English, Afrikaans, History, Science, Biology, Mathematics


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