CURRICULUM VITAE:DIVAN BURGER

10 AugustaAbel Erasmus Avenue

Honeydew Ridge084 815 4876

TITLE: Mr.

FULL NAMES: Divan Burger

DATE OF BIRTH: 18-03-1987

IDENTITIY NUMBER: 8703185337087

AREA OF RESIDENCE: Roodepoort, Johannesburg

E-MAIL ADDRESS: burgerdivan@gmail.com

TELEPHONE NUMBERS: 084 815 4876 (C)

NATIONALITY: South African

RACE: White

GENDER: Male

SMOKER: No

LANGUAGES: Afrikaans/English

CRIMINAL OFFENCES: None

DRIVERS LICENCE: Code 8 (Own transport)

AVAILABILITY: Immediately

PERSONAL DETAILS

SECONDARY EDUCATION

Institution: Hoërskool Florida

Highest grade achieved: Grade 12

Year completed: 2005

Subjects: Afrikaans First language (HG) – D, English Second language (HG) D, Mathematics (HG) D ,Accounting (HG) D, Computer Study (SG) D, Economics (HG) E, Pass Grade 12 with exemption (M=950-1199+)

Leadership roles: Served on the Student representative council of High School Monument as well as the hostel for the period 2003-2004. I also captioned the under 16 Golden Lions Rugby team in 2003 as well as Hoërskool Florida First team in 2005(first games).

Awards obtained: School: Honor colors for Athletics

SA colors in Athletics

Honor colors for Rugby

SA Schools (Green Squad (SA Colors))

*Grade 12 certificate attached

TERTIARY EDUCATION

Institution: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (Unisa)

Qualification: Bachelor of Financial Management

Year completed: Currently Studying

Subjects Passed: ACCOUNTING CONCEPT, PRINC & PROCED, ACCOUNTING REPORTING, ECONOMICS 1A, COMMERCIAL LAW 1A, COMMERCIAL LAW 1B, INTRO TO ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT ENVIRMENT 1A, ECONOMICS 1B, INTRO TO ECONOMIC & MANAGEMENT ENVIRMENT 1B, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1A, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1B, GENERAL MANAGEMENT, PRINCAPILS OF TAXATION, PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Short CoursesInstitution: SANTAM SHORT TERM INSURANCE

Qualification: Short term insurance

Year completed: 2014

Subjects Passed: SPP (Personal lines insurance), INPRI (Introduction to the principles of Insurance), SMK 1, 2 & 3 (Commercial insurance)

Institution: PURPLE HIPPO TRAINING

Qualification: Excel Training

Year completed: 2014

Subjects Passed: Excel Level 2 – Intermediate, Excel Level 3 – Advanced.

*Confirmation of completion attached

Institution: Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)

Qualification: National Diploma: Financial Accounting (NQF6)

Year completed: In progress

Subjects Passed: Bookkeeping to Trial Balance;

Registered subjects: Computerised Bookkeeping; Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns Income Tax Returns

Projected completion: I will complete this qualification before year ending 2016

Course Level Of Proficiency

1 – Basic 2 – Intermediate 3 - Advanced

Microsoft® Excel x

Microsoft® Word x

Microsoft® Outlook x

Microsoft® PowerPoint

x

Microsoft® Access x

Pastel Partner x

Pastel Payroll x

Oracle x

SAP x

Accpac x

WORK EXPERIENCE

1) Company: Southern Cross Logistix

Position: Accountant

Period: April 2015 - current

Task and key responsibilities:

Managing the company's financial accounting reporting systems Monthly/daily cash flow projection and budgeting Management accounts Month end financial reporting Processing (Bank, Debtors invoicing & capturing creditor invoice) Interpreting financial information Suppliers reconciliation and payments Customer relations

WORK EXPERIENCE

COMPUTER/SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance Reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities VAT 201 submission EMP 201 submission

Southern Cross Logistix is part of a Group of transport companies that have over 400 vehicle and transport goods across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. I was appointed as the accountant of Southern Cross Logistix when the financial responsibility became too large for the head offices in Cape Town to bear. All accounting, budgeting, cash flow projection and payroll responsibilities were handed over to me. Southern Cross Logistix management soon after placed me second in control of the depot. This additional responsibility placed 3 managers with each managing +-15 staff members to report to me.Reason for leaving: Following my own venture

Reference Maarten du Preez: 011 908 6364

2) Company: Verifone Africa (Pty) Ltd – New Business Development Ticibox

Position: Financial Administrator

Period: August 2014 - Current

Task and key responsibilities:

Managing the company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems Monthly management accounts Providing and interpreting financial information Creating, implementation and monitoring cash acceptance system Merchant relations (Commission and Cash statements) Suppliers reconciliation and payments Customer relations (Refunds and sales administration) Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk Reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities

Ticibox is a new business development department in a already large company called Verifone Africa (Pty) Ltd. Verifone Africa has an 80% market share in the South African market and extend to over 130 countries across globe, giving Verifone the largest market share globally to its competitors. I was appointed at Verifone Africa as the new business development financial administrator. It was my responsible to create an accounting system allowing for effortless processing and upkeep of thousands of financial transaction on a monthly basis. The accounting system included interpreting financial information, determining growth and analyzing changes.Reason for leaving: Business module was sold to sister-company.

Reference Gabriel Swanepoel: 011 521 900

3) Company: Westside Brokers

Position: Financial Manager

Period: March 2012 – August 2014

Task and key responsibilities:

The processing of bank statements, customer accounts and supplier accounts (Accounting services on Pastel partner)

The compilation of monthly management accounts Company structuring and compliance management Human resources (HR) Staff payroll (Processed on Pastel Payroll) VAT/PAYE submission Practice management

Westside brokers is an asset management and insurance broker company assisting companies and people of the public with financial planning, estate planning, insurance, investment planning and retirement annuities. Up to R 45 million in investments managed monthly.Reason for leaving: Better financial growth opportunity, more stable work opportunity for long term.

4) Company: Cemblocks

Position: Financial Manager

Period: August 2011 – March 2012

Task and key responsibilities:

The processing and balancing of bank accounts, customer accounts and supplier accounts (Accounting services on Pastel partner)

The compilation for management accounts The safeguarding and responsibility of all money received on premises Stock control systems Staff payroll VAT/PAYE calculation and transfers Reconciliation of business transactions

Cemblock is one of the leading brick manufacturers in South Africa, distributing over 2million brick a month from the North West Province in Rustenburg. Managing five plants daily with over 200 employees. Group companies include, Woodstock Sandwerke and Hedgehogs Nest, companies that were also under my financial reporting duties.

Woodstock Sandwerke is a farm with license to mine river sand used for resale.Hedgehogs Nest is one of Rustenburg’s most well known guesthouses and wedding/conference centres.Reason for leaving: Better financial growth opportunity, as well moving back to family

5) Company: Russell James & Co.

Position: Audit Cleck

Period: February 2009 – 30 September 2011

Task and key responsibilities:

Accounting services for clients. (Processed on Pastel Partner) Audit small and medium business with the compiling of financial statements Annual stock count at varies companies Managed small business corporation audit/financial compilations.

Russell James & Company is a large audit firm located in Mulbarton in the south of Johannesburg. With 30+ audit clerks, 4 audit partners and a network of financial consulting businesses that follows, Russell James & co. is a large audit firm with clients to soot there profile. Clients including, Bolt Engineering, Transman Labour Brokers, Alvin Cables.Reason for leaving: Better financial growth opportunity

6) Company: D5 Charted Accountants

Position: Audit clerk

Period: January 2008- January 2009

Task and key responsibilities:

The processing and balancing of companies books Audit small and medium business with the compiling of financial statements Annual stock count at varies companies Managed large companies audit Training junior staff Assist in payroll and statutory services

Reason for leaving: Better training opportunity

7) Company: Russell Bedford Inc.

Position: Audit clerk

Period: During 2007

Task and key responsibilities:

The processing and balancing of companies books Audit small and medium business with the compiling of financial statements Annual stock count at varies companies Assist as junior audit clerk on large audits

Reason for leaving: Better work and training opportunity

8) Company: Tin Can Marketing & Event Management

Position: Event assistant

Period: January 2001- December 2001

Task and key responsibilities:

To assist in the assembling and creation of top event held by Tin Can Marketing (Part time work while at school)

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

PERSONAL ATHIEVMENTS

In the period after finishing school (2006) I was invited to play at Tuks Rugby Academic and was sighted to play lock for the Blue Bull under 19 team.

When starting work I kept on playing Rugby for the Valke under 21 and senior team part time.

I continue playing rugby today at Roodepoort Rugby Club

OTHER- Punctual Highly motivated and committed to work excellence Responsible and reliable Consistent but flexible to working times (I have a valid license and my own car) Honest, reliable and fair Positive and optimistic, adapt easily to setting Can work under great amount of pressure

EXTRA CURRICULUM (HOBBYS)- Squash DIY Projects Touch rugby/7’s rugby

SKILLS, COMPETECIES & EXTRA CURRICULUM