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Elke Thompson

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in business management and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

On-Call BOA

Edward Jones
06.2021 - Current

On Call BOA

  • Performed BOA duties for various FA's

Accounts Controller

FOMO Comm Holdings & Glo Spa
09.2018 - 05.2021

Accounts Controller with extensive duties, including but not limited to:

  • Accounts and Supplier Payments, Salaries, Insurance Claims, Petty Cash
  • Office Management
  • Recording keeping (systems and documentation)
  • Preparation of Financial Statements
  • Liaison with Auditors
  • System maintenance for CRM
  • Salaries
  • Travel arrangements

Office Manager and PA

Professional Skin Care Lab
11.2016 - 08.2018

Office Manager and PA with extensive duties, including but not limited to:

  • Accounts and Supplier Payments, Salaries, Insurance Claims, Petty Cash
  • Staff Management, HR and Office Management
  • Front Desk Coordinator and Client Liaison
  • Office Manager for additional branch - Skin and Nail Lounge (Bryan Park Shopping Centre, Johannesburg)
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of products and office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent shortages

Office Manager

Bex Asset Management
10.2005 - 11.2011

Office Manager for financial services company:

  • Reception
  • Back and Middle Office functions
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Staff Management
  • HR

Education

Certificate - CSC 1 & 2

CSI
Ottawa, Canada
06-2025

Certificate - South African Financial Markets

Financial Markets Institute
Johannesburg, South Africa
01-1999

Certificate - The Bond Market

South African Institute of Financial Markets
Johannesburg, South Africa
01-1998

Certificate - Introduction To The Financial Markets

South African Institute of Financial Markets
Johannesburg, South Africa
01-1998

Certificate - The Regulation & Ethics of The SA Financial Market

South African Institute of Financial Markets
Johannesburg, South Africa
01-1998

High School - General Studies

Queens High School
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.1994

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills

Interests

  • Running (Completed two marathons)
  • Certified Spinning Instructor
  • Reading
  • Nutrition and Wellness

Timeline

On-Call BOA

Edward Jones
06.2021 - Current

Accounts Controller

FOMO Comm Holdings & Glo Spa
09.2018 - 05.2021

Office Manager and PA

Professional Skin Care Lab
11.2016 - 08.2018

Office Manager

Bex Asset Management
10.2005 - 11.2011

Certificate - CSC 1 & 2

CSI

Certificate - South African Financial Markets

Financial Markets Institute

Certificate - The Bond Market

South African Institute of Financial Markets

Certificate - Introduction To The Financial Markets

South African Institute of Financial Markets

Certificate - The Regulation & Ethics of The SA Financial Market

South African Institute of Financial Markets

High School - General Studies

Queens High School
Elke Thompson