Ilze De Kock

• Manage finances of English Language School
• Provide financial services to Korean, Brazilian, Angolan, Japanese, Russian and Americans nationalities
• Ensure effective general management of the School

Ensure effective delivery of academic leadership and strategic vision and quality of student experience

• Developing a strategic quarterly plan in consultation with the training director
• Engage school staff in implementation of quarterly plans
• Overseeing all financial matters including Financial Planning and sustainability of Resource allocation, Monitoring of expenditure to ensure that it is within budget allocations Ensure the linking of resource allocation to strategic and operational planning
• Comply with organizational approved financial policies
• Make sure that all staff and students within school are aware of the existence and extent of organization's financial policies
• Managing and monitoring of implementation of resource allocation processes within the school
• Support executive management team by offering insights and advice that will allow them to make the best operational decisions for the school/ organization
• Collecting, interpreting and reviewing financial information
• Reporting expenditures to management on a weekly basis and compile monthly expenditure report
• Verify that all information on schedules and duty rosters are accurate, signed and correct before any payments are made
• Producing financial reports related to budgets, accounts payables, account receivables, expenses etc
• Reviewing, monitoring and managing budgets.
• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
• Fostered people-centric culture within team by consistently reinforcing the importance of empathy, understanding, and patience in all interactions with clients.
• Participated in cross-functional initiatives aimed at enhancing overall business operations and customer satisfaction levels.
• Improved communication between departments by facilitating interdepartmental meetings focused on problem-solving strategies for common issues affecting customers'' experiences.
• Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into operational team.
• Managed team of 12 finance and operations professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for contracting, order processing, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis
• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
• Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas
• Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations

• Identification and Facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders
• Project Management, Implementation of Sustainable Economic Development Initiatives Support communities and preform administration support
• Community Profiling, Manage Funding Budgets and Allocation of HIV/ AIDS Projects, Disaster Management and Social Relief, Implement Holistic programs for Child Headed Households and Orphans, Run effective food Sustainable Program
• Liaise and co-ordinate with relevant role players, internal and external stakeholders
• Provide financial oversight of Funded Sustainable Livelihood Programs and HIV/AIDS Programs
• Coordinate and facilitate Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) programs for Funded Non-Profit Organizations, faith base and Civil society organizations.
• Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
• Mentored junior staff members in development best practices for ongoing professional growth within the team.
• Evaluated program effectiveness using data analysis, enabling adjustments for improved impact in previous disadvantage community.
• Championed inclusivity throughout all community development initiatives, fostering a sense of belonging among diverse populations.
• Coordinated volunteer efforts during special events and initiatives, maximizing their positive impact on the community.
• Contributed to strategic planning processes to support long-term goals for sustainable community development.
• Assessed potential risks associated with projects or initiatives, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Developed successful community programs by conducting needs assessments and engaging stakeholders.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design comprehensive solutions addressing multidimensional challenges faced by communities.
• Provided technical assistance to partner organizations, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
• Managed grant applications, resulting in increased funding for vital community projects.
• Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
• Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
• Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making