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Dennis Van Rooyen

Bookkeeper/Finance Manager
Rehoboth, Hardap Region
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Dennis Van Rooyen

Summary

I am a skilled Finance Manager/Bookkeeper, bringing 30+ years of experience working with private and state-owned organizations. Proven leadership skills and successful in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.

Overview

45
years of professional experience

Work History

Effective Debt Collectors cc
Windhoek, Namibia

Manager (Group Financial Controller)
02.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Review to automate Debt Collecting processes.
  • Procure, implement and rolled-out Swordfish software cloud-based system with 8 Users/Collection Agents.
  • Mapping workflow to business process and cascade to Job Descriptions.
  • Manage and Supervise Agents/Staff who collects student debts.
  • The active book seize is about 1800 students/client that owe money, due for collection.
  • Streamline the direct administrative processes and procedures, including departmental finances, records, and human resources administration.
  • Procure, implement and rolled-out VIP Payroll for 360 employees for 8 Companies.
  • Responsible for the overall supervision of the office.

NAMIBIA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (NQA)

Head of Department, Finance, HR & Procurement
09.2006 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Executive member for Finance, Human Resources and Procurement (Head Of Department).
  • Assist, guide and advise CEO and Deputy regarding policies, legislation and regulations as part of the Executive Team.
  • Make medium-term decisions, provides input into departmental business processes.
  • Does annual pal development and monitors departmental executions and performance.
  • Plan 2-3 years ahead.
  • Manage departmental activities.
  • Submit FinCom and HR Com reports to NQA Council/ Board and its sub-committees through the Office of the CEO and Deputy CEO.
  • Participate in annual Risk assessments of the NQA.
  • Provide guidance and input into the departmental business and annual and strategic plan and budget.
  • Aid the achievement NQA’s overall business plan and strategic plan.
  • Research and recommend relevant corporate services policies and procedures to optimise outcomes in line with good practice.
  • Perform regular performance reviews within the department to analyse and monitor execution and to put timely corrective action in place where and when so required.
  • Manage the day-to-day operations in the department in line with company policies and procedures.
  • Authorize expenses within limits of delegated authority and report variances in order to manage and control expenses within budget.
  • Manage compliance and corrective action where necessary to ensure work execution within stipulated rules.
  • Participate in assigned projects in support of NQA objectives and projects.
  • Prepare documentation to request government funds for the CEO’s approval and submission.

De-De Financial Services (Own Business)

Bookkeeper (Owner)
11.1999 - 08.2006

Job overview

  • Draft Business Proposals for clients at Gibeon to start a Funeral Business. This was approved by Standard Bank.
  • General Bookkeeping and advice for Dolphin Fish & Chips, VAT audits and preparation of annual financial statements. We also assisted with the establishment of a Mini Distribution Centre for Coke & Coke Products successfully.
  • A business plan was also prepared, submitted and funding was approved to purchase the business and property through Standard Bank.
  • Sign-On cc was assisted with general bookkeeping, advise, vat submissions and Income Statement.
  • We have set-up from scratch for Advance Travel & Tours cc a software accounting system on Pastel.
  • Eagles Express cc an Express Courier business was assisted with Bookkeeping and financial advice services sucessfully.

AIR NAMIBIA (Pty) Ltd.

Senior Revenue Accountant
08.1990 - 10.1999

Job overview

* Revenue proration done within the freight/cargo

department

  • Interline accounting and evaluation of inward billings from foreign airlines claims processes.
  • Did the monthly Clearing House Billings and revenue claims from foreign Airlines/Carriers.
  • Calculate, check and verify currency conversions daily.
  • Assess Sales returns from own Stations and Foreign Agents, mainly from Europe.
  • Supervise the revenue department; assist with compilation of procedures and reporting regarding sales and revenue.

Rössing Uranium Mine

Panel Operator
12.1979 - 02.1981

Job overview

  • Enhanced panel operations efficiency by implementing advanced monitoring techniques and tools.
  • Reduced downtime by conducting routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting issues promptly.
  • Optimized production processes through effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and coordination of activities.
  • Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to industry guidelines, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Improved operational consistency with diligent monitoring, data recording, and timely response to anomalies.

Education

Technikon South Africa/Unisa
UNISA

B-Tech Degree from Public Management
01.2000

Polytechnic of Namibia (NUST)
Windhoek, Namibia

National Diploma from Public Administration
01.1993

Dr. Lemmer High School – Rehoboth
Rehoboth, Namibia

Matric (Grade 12) from Grade 12 (Matric)
01.1979

University Overview

Subjects: Afrikaans, English, Biology, History, Accountancy, Business Economics

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Debt Collection supervision
  • General and monthly reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Goal setting
  • Operations management

Accomplishments

  • Leading Team member hosting the 2010 INQAAHE Conference in Windhoek, hosting 180 countries.
  • Prepare the financial report and present to INQAAHE in Abu Dhabi 2 years later.
  • Obtained unqualified external audits for the NQA from 2006 until 2021.
  • Team leader (Financial Advisor) for the construction of the NQA House (Offices) from start to finish at a cost of N$ 24 million.
  • Supervised team of 12 staff members in the department.
  • Achieved faster turnover of recruitment by introducing Skillsmap software and VIP for the Human Resources department. tasks.

Ict Knowledge Experience

  • PASTEL ACCOUNTING (EVOLUTION)
  • MS WORD & EXCEL
  • DASH REVENUE ACCOUNTING (AIRLINE REVENUE)
  • INTERNET & E-MAIL
  • VIP SOFTLINE (PAYROLL) PREMIER
  • SWORDFISH

Short Courses

  • Diploma – Airline Finance & Accounting
  • Assertiveness
  • IATA/FIATA Diploma–Cargo
  • Commercial Law-1
  • IATA Proration Course-Passengers & Cargo
  • Principles of Supervision
  • Supervisory Skills–Putting People First
  • Soft line VIP Payroll
  • Introduction to Industrial Relations
  • Pastel Evolution (Accounting)

References

1. Mr. Franz Gertze,                    CEO of NQA,                                          +26461384102

2. Ms. Asnath Kaperu,                Deputy CEO of NQA,                            +26461384100

3. Mr. Ronald Beukes,                Partner, Grand Namibia Auditors,       +26461255263

4. Dr. Alfred van Kent,               Executive Director, Ministry of Higher Education,  e-mail: Alfred.VanKent@mheti.gov.na


Languages

Afrikaans
Native language
English
Advanced
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Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
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Software

Pastel Accounting

VIP Payroll

Microsoft Word & Excel

Swordfish Debt Collecting

Interests

Angling

Reading

Watching sport on TV

Acapella singing

Timeline

Manager (Group Financial Controller)

Effective Debt Collectors cc
02.2022 - Current

Head of Department, Finance, HR & Procurement

NAMIBIA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (NQA)
09.2006 - 07.2021

Bookkeeper (Owner)

De-De Financial Services (Own Business)
11.1999 - 08.2006

Senior Revenue Accountant

AIR NAMIBIA (Pty) Ltd.
08.1990 - 10.1999

Panel Operator

Rössing Uranium Mine
12.1979 - 02.1981

Technikon South Africa/Unisa

B-Tech Degree from Public Management

Polytechnic of Namibia (NUST)

National Diploma from Public Administration

Dr. Lemmer High School – Rehoboth

Matric (Grade 12) from Grade 12 (Matric)
Dennis Van RooyenBookkeeper/Finance Manager