Research and Business Development Consultant at Damilight Investment Group (2023-12 – 2025-12)
- Liaison with clients to ensure that their needs are met.
- Planning and supporting marketing initiatives.
- Identifying and following up on business opportunities.
- Developing and preparing proposals for new clients.
- Proactively track deals with business potentials.
- Working with consultants to ensure that deliverables are met and adhered to.
- Participating in business growth strategies.
- Conducting research and gathering information for strategic decision making for clients and company.
- Collecting, gathering, and analysing data that informed decision making.
- Analysing financial and other data for company and clients for the purpose of identifying bottlenecks and areas for continuous improvement.
- Providing analysis of trends and forecasts and recommending actions for optimisation and improvements.
- Provided end-to-end support for funding applications, coordinating document compilation, submission, and post-submission follow-up with funding bodies.
Research and Business Development Consultant at Damilight Investment Group (2023-12 – 2025-12)
- Carried out a research, business plan and financial projection for the manufacture of roof tiles, ridges and hip starter for a company in Limpopo.
- Conducted a feasibility study, macro-economic analysis and financial projection for a brick making company using ferro chrome slag in North-West.
- Conducted market research, business plan and financial projection for the production and assembly of fire-fighting vehicles and equipment.
- Conducted financial projection for the establishment of private hospital in Limpopo.
- Carried out feasibility study, business plan and financial projection for the provision of internet services in Buffalo City Municipality, Eastern Cape and Gauteng.
- Research and financial projection for a logistics company in Gauteng, to evaluate the company profitability.
- Feasibility study, due diligent, business plan and financial projection for a property and investment holding company in Gauteng.
- Conducted a research, macro-economic analysis, business plan and financial projection for the production of cannabis and erogrostic in Gauteng.
- Conducted research, market analysis and financial projection on the production, supply and profitability of different types of peanuts.
- Provided analysis, strategy and implementation for companies.
- Developed and prepared business proposals that got the company's long-term contracts.
- Conducted business plan, financial projection and strategy for an existing night club in Gauteng.
- Managed project teams and work engagements from inception to closure that got the company 100% satisfactory reference letters from clients on projects handled.
- Conducted a forensic investigation and prepared a report for a Rustenburg resort center. This report was used to analyse suspicious transactions that occurred within the company.
- Conducted market research, business plan and financial projection for the manufacturing of ambulance and water tanker truck in Gauteng.
Accounting and Finance Officer at Damilight Investment Group (2021-12 – 2023-11)
- Tracking accounts due and receivable, updating the general ledger, and posting journals are all part of keeping accurate and current accounting records.
- Managing bank reconciliations, balancing accounts, and creating monthly and annual financial statements.
- Managing employees payroll and making sure that internal financial policies, mandatory returns (PAYE, UIF), and tax laws are all followed.
- Supporting budget preparation, monitoring expenditure, and performing financial analysis to identify key trends.
- Providing support for internal and external audits by preparing the required records and reconciliations.
- Managing financial flow, tracking payments, and handling petty cash
- Creating invoices, other paperwork, and financial reports including balance sheets and income statements.
- Compile financial information, reconciliation reports, and financial data by analysing, examining, and interpreting account records
- Reconciling payroll accounts and deductions and respond to inquiries from employees and management.
Accounting and Finance Intern at Damilight Investment Group (2021-01 – 2021-11)
- Helping with data entry, organizing documents, and maintaining accurate and full financial records.
- Creating invoices, other paperwork, and financial reports including balance sheets and income statements.
- Assisted in the optimization of tax planning processes and procedures.
- To process journal entries and make accounting corrections.
- Compile financial information, reconciliation reports, and financial data by analysing, examining, and interpreting account records
- Processing of payroll transactions, calculation and reviewing payroll information and maintaining payroll records.
- Reconciling payroll accounts and deductions and respond to inquiries from employees and management.
Research and Business Development Executive at Abiok Publicity Limited (2014-07 – 2018-12)
- Finding prospects for new business development by pursuing leads and researching potential customers
- Planning and supporting marketing initiatives.
- Identifying and following up on business opportunities.
- Generate new business opportunities by meeting potential clients to understand their needs and providing relevant solutions.
- Proactively track deals with business potentials.
- Participating in business growth strategies.
- Conducting research and gathering information for strategic decision making for clients and company.
- Managing the sales process to close new business opportunities.
- Building strong relationships with the existing portfolio of clients
- Meeting and exceeding weekly and monthly activity and revenue targets
- Network planning and configuration using profibus and/or profinet in control systems.
- Understanding and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
Economics, Commerce and Accounting Teacher at Sango Ota High School (2013-07 – 2014-06)
National Youth Service Corps.
- Economics, accounting and commerce teacher to grade 11 and grade 12.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Maintaining learning growth goals while fostering a positive and enjoyable classroom culture
