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LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES
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Martha Petrus CA (Nam)

Windhoek,Namibia

Summary

I am a Chartered Accountant by profession with extensive experience in financial reporting, External an Internal Auditing , Financial Analysis and Credit Management throughout my 11 years careeer.I can demonstrate leadership and management skills, effectively managing and resolving conflicts while fostering teamwork. I possess excellent communication and interpretative skills, with a keen attention to detail. I am committed to achieving career goals through independent work and collaborative efforts, consistently delivering results in dynamic environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Credit manager

Nedbank
Windhoek, Namibia
2025.07 - Current

Day-to-day management and monitoring of credit portfolios and credit administration functions in line with the Standard Operating Procedure and Credit Policy

Understanding of the sales environment and customer segment to provide support in terms of the Business Unit strategy Validate and assess client information to determine serviceability of facilities applied for

Keeping abreast with changes in the micro and macro-economic, political, legislative, and social environment in order to provide proper lending advice.

Recommend funding solutions based on the credit policies and guidelines in conjunction with relevant Nedbank strategy and the analysis based on the information provided.

Financial Analyst

Nedbank
Windhoek, Namibia
2022.07 - 2025.06

Analysis of financial information in preparation of credit applications to make a recommendation based on the findings.

Review and confirm collateral position of the client in preparation of credit applications.

Keeping abreast with changes in the micro and macro-economic, political, legislative and social environment in order to provide proper lending advice.

Providing correct and accurate reports to Credit Manager & Senior Management.

Audit Supervisor

Saunderson & Co
Namibia, Windhoek
2019.01 - 2022.06

Development of the audit strategy and audit plan.

Preparation of audited consolidated financial statements for parent and subsidiaries.

Review of management accounts for non-assurance clients.

Performing risk assessment procedures.

Supervising and managing audit teams.

Conduct training for junior staff and assisting with their studies.

Preparing review notes for audit juniors.

Trainee Accountant

Saunderson & Co
Windhoek, Namibia
2015.02 - 2018.12

External audit annual financial statement for small to medium companies

Preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS.

Attending training on IFRS offered by Public Accountants and Auditors Board.

Respect deadlines and manage time and organize tasks logically

Works effectively with colleagues and clients from different backgrounds and cultures

Collaborates with colleagues and work effectively as a team member

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences -CTA - Accounting

University of South Africa
South Africa
2019.01 - 2019.12

Advance Diploma in the Theory of Accounting - Accounting

Namibia University of Science and Technology
Windhoek, Khomas
2016.01 - 2016.12

Bachelor of Technology in Accounting and Finance - Accounting

Polyetchnic of Namibia
Windhoek, Khomas
2010.01 - 2013.12

Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate -

Kuisebmund Secondary School
Walvis Bay
2005.01 - 2009.12

Skills

    Excellent Knowledge and analysis of financial statements

    Interpersonal skills and teamplayer

    Leadership and management skills

    Ability to work independently and with a group

    Strong analytical skills and Attention to detail

    Good interpretative skills and communication skills

    Managing and resolving conflict

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES

English: Speak - Excellent, Read - Excellent, Write - Excellent
Fluent
Afrikaans: Speak - Good, Read - Good, Write - Good
Fluent
Oshiwambo: Speak - Good, Read - Good, Write - Good
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Horse Riding and nature
  • Reading

Accomplishments

    I have received a badge in my current role for being a team player and commitement to competence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Credit manager

Nedbank
2025.07 - Current

Financial Analyst

Nedbank
2022.07 - 2025.06

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences -CTA - Accounting

University of South Africa
2019.01 - 2019.12

Audit Supervisor

Saunderson & Co
2019.01 - 2022.06

Advance Diploma in the Theory of Accounting - Accounting

Namibia University of Science and Technology
2016.01 - 2016.12

Trainee Accountant

Saunderson & Co
2015.02 - 2018.12

Bachelor of Technology in Accounting and Finance - Accounting

Polyetchnic of Namibia
2010.01 - 2013.12

Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate -

Kuisebmund Secondary School
2005.01 - 2009.12
Martha Petrus CA (Nam)