Johané Engels Du Plessis
Windhoek
Summary
I am a dedicated and passionate individual with a lifelong immersion in the world of motocross. Raised in a family deeply rooted in the sport, with a brother and father who have earned Namibian Colors and secured national championships. I possess a genuine love for motorcycles and all aspects associated with them. Eager to channel this lifelong passion into a meaningful and impactful role within the motorcycling community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer or Accountant
Gallina Motocross Committee, Namibia Enduro Club and Namibia Motorsport Federation
Windhoek, Namibia
03.2021 - Current
- Presented financial information at financial meetings and annual general meetings as needed.
- Designed and formatted financial reports for internal and external users.
- Managed accounting and financial reporting activities.
- Reconciled accounts with statements and invoices on a monthly basis, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to maintain records accuracy.
- Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate external auditing.
- Facilitated and completed annual financial statement audits and reviewed results.
- Reviewed accounts payable and receivable activities to ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and add new features.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity and reconciled balances.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting systems and processes.
Secretary
Gallina Motocross Committee
Windhoek, Namibia
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the committee.
- Anticipated leadership needs by preparing or gathering records, reports and correspondence.
- Composed meeting minutes.
- Proofread documents before submission; corrected any errors found in grammar or punctuation.
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
- Processed documents and materials for dissemination to appropriate parties.
- Sorted mail and distributed it to appropriate committee members.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of committee members to accomplish goals and address issues related to motocross.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
Clerk of the Course (Grade A) - Enduro
FIM Africa
09-2022
Sporting Steward (Grade A) - General Sporting Regulations
FIM Africa
09-2022
Environmental Steward -
FIM Africa
09-2022
Clerk of The Course / Steward (Grade A) - Motocross / Enduro
Namibia Motorsport Federation
04-2021
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation and Diplomacy
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Public Relations
- Community Engagement
- Financial Management
- Adaptability
- Advocacy
- Ethical Decision-Making
Affiliations
I am actively involved in officiating at various Enduro races and Motocross races. In May 2021, I began my officiating journey by contributing to the successful execution of races. In 2023, I served as the Clerk of the Course for a significant number of national championship events, overseeing 5 out of 8 Enduro races and 9 out of 10 Motocross races. Additionally, I contributed to the Motocross of African Nations by assisting the team in conducting practice sessions for official starts and finishes during two events in 2023.
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Treasurer or Accountant
Gallina Motocross Committee, Namibia Enduro Club and Namibia Motorsport Federation
03.2021 - Current
Secretary
Gallina Motocross Committee
03.2021 - 02.2023
Clerk of the Course (Grade A) - Enduro
FIM Africa
Sporting Steward (Grade A) - General Sporting Regulations
FIM Africa
Environmental Steward -
FIM Africa
Clerk of The Course / Steward (Grade A) - Motocross / Enduro
Namibia Motorsport Federation
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