Marlida Jacobs
Windhoek
Summary
Multi-talented individual adept at operating in diverse capacities to achieve business goals. Proficient in a wide range of areas, including financial administration and strategic planning. Hardworking and proactive leader with a disciplined execution.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Head: Treasury & Executive Investment Committee Support
Trustco Group Holdings
10.2016 - Current
- Facilitated cash flow management and forecasting for multiple companies across diverse industries.
Oversaw annual budget processes for operational, cash flow, and capital expenditure planning.
Managed bank accounts and signatory responsibilities to ensure financial oversight.
Administered online access controls for capturing transactions efficiently.
Head: Support Services Namibia Operation
Trustco Group Holdings
08.2012 - 10.2016
- Oversee support services of the group, including Human Resources, Marketing, and Fleet Administration. Oversee the annual budget process, and monitor monthly financial performance against the budget. Manage and authorize capital expenditure. Oversee the review of operational processes, and prepare policies and procedures. Manage staff and the effective performance of departments' service delivery.
Acting COO: Group Finance
Trustco Group Holdings
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Manage the day-to-day processing of financial entries. Preparing the monthly reconciliation of accounts, and preparing and submitting financial reports. Oversee a team of finance personnel. Implementation of new accounting software for a group of 40 companies, with setup, take-on balances, training, and rollout.
Acting Manager: Finance
Trustco Group Holdings
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Day-to-day processing of financial entries, on accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank accounts, and general ledger. Manage fixed asset registers. Monthly reconciliation of accounts, and preparation of financial reports. Liaise with external and internal auditors for annual audits.
Financial Accountant
Trustco Group Holdings
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Day-to-day processing of financial entries on accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank accounts, and general ledger. Manage fixed asset registers. Monthly reconciliation of accounts. Oversee team of personnel.
Assistant Accountant
Trustco Group Holdings
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Day-to-day processing of financial entries on accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank accounts, and general ledger. Manage fixed asset registers. Monthly reconciliation of accounts.
Creditors Clerk
Trustco Group Holdings
03.2006 - 01.2007
- Capturing supplier invoices, reconciling records to supplier statements, and preparing payments.
Bookkeeper and General Assistant to the Marketing Manager
Canyon Nature Park
08.2004 - 10.2005
- Managed accounts payable and receivable for Canyon Nature Park's operations.
- Processed payroll for staff, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain accurate financial records.
- Arranging weekly purchases for the lodge, and attending to check-in and check-out of visitors.
- Maintained organized filing systems for invoices and receipts in compliance with policies.
Debtors Clerk
Namibia Sales and Marketing
04.2004 - 08.2004
- Attend to customer invoicing and accounts receivable collections.
- Resolve queries with customers about accounts.
Junior Accounts Clerk
Rennies Travel
12.2000 - 01.2002
- Ensuring that supporting documents for traveling expenses are attached to accounts receivable invoices, and that duplicate records are submitted for payment. Filing of all invoices and supporting documentation.
Education
Grade 12 - Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education, English, Afrikaans, Accounting, Economics, Business Management
Damelin Distant Learning
Windhoek11-2002
B. Comm - Financial Accounting 1 & 2A, Commercial Law, Business Communication, Economics, Information Technology, Statistics
Damelin Business School of Management
WindhoekSkills
- Cash flow management
- Budget planning
- Financial reporting
- Accounting software
- Transactional oversight
- Human resources management
- Operational efficiency
- Problem solving
- Operations Start-up
- Interpersonal skills
- Business correspondence writing
Health Status
Excellent
Contact Details
+264 81 142 4541, marlidjacobs@yahoo.com
Driver License Code
Code 8
Languages Proficiency
Good, Good, Good, Good, Good, Good
References
Floors Abrahams, +264 61 275 4512
Courses attended
2011, Corporate Governance and Board Effectiveness, Institute of Directors Southern Africa, 2012, How to initiate and chair disciplinary hearings, Labour Solutions Corporation, 2012, The New A-Z of Namibia Labour Relations, Labour Solutions Corporation, 2012, Shared Services and Outsourcing Africa, 2015, Directors’ Duties and Board Effectiveness, Ithemba Governance and Statutory Solutions2018, Analysing Company Accounts, Hemsley Fraser Group,
Personal Information
- ID Number: 84012210742
- Citizenship: Namibian
- Date of Birth: 01/22/84
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Head: Treasury & Executive Investment Committee Support
Trustco Group Holdings
10.2016 - Current
Head: Support Services Namibia Operation
Trustco Group Holdings
08.2012 - 10.2016
Acting COO: Group Finance
Trustco Group Holdings
05.2012 - 08.2012
Acting Manager: Finance
Trustco Group Holdings
05.2010 - 05.2012
Financial Accountant
Trustco Group Holdings
03.2008 - 04.2010
Assistant Accountant
Trustco Group Holdings
01.2007 - 03.2008
Creditors Clerk
Trustco Group Holdings
03.2006 - 01.2007
Bookkeeper and General Assistant to the Marketing Manager
Canyon Nature Park
08.2004 - 10.2005
Debtors Clerk
Namibia Sales and Marketing
04.2004 - 08.2004
Junior Accounts Clerk
Rennies Travel
12.2000 - 01.2002
Grade 12 - Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education, English, Afrikaans, Accounting, Economics, Business Management
Damelin Distant Learning
B. Comm - Financial Accounting 1 & 2A, Commercial Law, Business Communication, Economics, Information Technology, Statistics
Damelin Business School of Management
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