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Experienced in Business\nAdministration, accounting up to Trial Balance and Income Statements, training on accounting\nprogrammes, and Microsoft Office, Pastel, Pastel Evolution, SAP, IQ Retail and ERP systems.", "location": "Windhoek" }, "work": [ { "company": "NAMBOB Funeral Solutions", "position": "Sales Manager", "location": "Windhoek", "startDate": "2023-11", "current": true, "highlights": [ "Led daily branch operations, ensuring quality standards and strong client service", "Managed staff performance, training and mentorship to strengthen team capability and productivity", "Facilitated recruitment, candidate selection and employee onboarding", "Monitored attendance, leave, overtime and performance", "Oversaw fleet operations, safety compliance and company procedures", "Developed maintenance schedules, contributing to a 35% reduction in vehicle downtime", "Analysed fleet utilisation to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities", "Conducted monthly compliance checks", "Oversaw inventory records and timely reordering", "Coordinated with senior management on branch objectives, strategic planning, growth and expansion", "Mentored junior staff and promoted professional development", "Managed branch petty cash usage and submissions", "Improved client satisfaction by 20% through improved service quality and branch operations" ] }, { "company": "Namib Prefab Buildings", "position": "Sales & Financial Administrator", "location": "Swakopmund", "startDate": "2020-12", "endDate": "2023-10", "highlights": [ "Handled quotations, sales, rentals", "Administered accounting finance and investments of entire operation (3x companies)", "Reviewed financial and tax related processes. 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