1. NICOLAS MERTENS
TEL: 0811625708
EMAIL: mertensn.nm@gmail.com
PO BOX 560
OTJIWARONGO
PERSONAL INFORMATION
• Marital Status : Single with 1 dependent
• Nationality : Namibian
• Gender : Male
• Date of Birth : 20 August 1984
• Health : Excellent
• Religion : Christian ( Roman Catholic)
• Home Language : Afrikaans
• Residential Address : Erf 3943, Sazburg street, Windhoek
LANGUISTIC PRFICIENCY
English Afrikaans Damara/Nama
Speak Good Good Good
Read Good Good Poor
Write Good Good Poor
EDUCATION
Secondary : Ella Du Plessis High School (2003), completed grade 12
Subjects Symbols
• Accounting C
• Economics C
• Business Studies C
• Mathematics E
• Afrikaans D
• English C
Tertiary : Polytechnic of Namibia
Completed a 3 year National Diploma in Accounting and Finance
(2008). Three subjects remaining for the completion of the B-Tech in
Accounting and Finance.
COMPUTER LITERACY
• Computer literate (MS office)
• QuickBooks
• Sage Pastel

2. • SAP R/4 FI Modules Knowledge
• SAP R/4 MM Modules Knowledge
WORK EXPERIENCE
Company: Cenored (Pty) Ltd
Period: 01 July 2015 to date
Position: Warehouse Officer
Duties: Receive, store and distribute goods materials, equipment and
records in a store room
Maintain records of items sent, delivered and received
Maintain perpetual inventory records to monitor and control
inventory stock levels.
Order materials
Prepare purchase requisitions to procure goods, materials,
equipment and supplies.
Liaise with vendors or other interested parties to resolve
problems relevant to damaged goods, incomplete orders,
incorrect delivery.
Verify that order received conform to purchase requisitions.
Research product information and cost date through catalogues
Maintain records of physical inventory and perform physical
inventory updates.
Assist in planning layout of storage areas for the safety of
employees.
Company: Cenored (Pty) Ltd
Period: 03 March 2014 to 30 June 2015
Position: Debtors Clerk
Duties: Managing customer contracts on Itron 3E
Telephonic as well as post telecommunication with customers
Controls petty cash
Verification of charges on customer accounts
Customer payment collections and processing customer
payments
Verify daily bank deposits of pre-paid sales with daily cash up
reports.
Attending to customer queries and account reconciliations
Prepares cut-off list for defaulters on a monthly basis
Prepares and issues work orders for new connections /
disconnections.
Prepares final notices / reminders for defaulters monthly
Supervise and co-ordinates the duties of the cashier and
attending to work related issues.
Company: Naltech (Pty) Ltd
Period: 18 November 2013 to 28 February 2014

3. Position: Data Capturing Clerk
Duties: Capturing data of job seekers on the Ministry of Labour
database in the Hardap region (Rehoboth). This would provide
an approximate figure of the unemployment rate in the region.
Company: De Beers Marine Namibia (Pty) Ltd
Period: 03 May 2010 to 15 November 2013
Position: Senior Finance Clerk (Debtors, Bank & Treasury)
Duties: Controls petty cash and Treasury Administration
Accounts Receivables, Payables and reconciliation thereof
Maintains General Ledger Accounts reconciliations
Process inter-company transactions
Assisting with the preparation of taxes (VAT, PYE, Import &
Withholding tax)
Daily Banking and Bank Uploads and Payments on EFT and
handling queries
Reconciling Bank and Customer Accounts
Daily download of bank statement into SAP and identify
deposits and payments.
Monthly Journal entries and clearing of the General Ledger
Monthly payroll reconciliations
Company Mahindra Motors Windhoek cc
Period: 16 February 2009 to 30 April 2010
Position Bookkeeper
Duties: Accounts Receivables and Payables
Vehicles and parts ordering and stock control thereof
Reconciling Bank and Control Accounts
Processing up to Trail Balance
Maintaining asset register
Prepare and submit Normal VAT and Import Vat as well as
handling queries thereof
Company Sindano Management Consultancy cc
Period: July 2008 to November 2008
Position Bookkeeper
Duties: Accounts Receivables and Payables
Reconciling Bank and Control Accounts
Processing up to Financial Statements
Prepare and submit Normal VAT and Import Vat as well as
handling queries thereof.
Company Stern Link Financial Services (Pty) Ltd
Period: November 2006 to May 2007
Position Bookkeeper
Duties: Accounts Receivables and Payables
Reconciling Bank and Control Accounts

4. Processing up to Trail Balance
Preparation and submission of various Tax returns
INTERESTS
• Team Work
• Sharing Knowledge
• Learning New Skills
HOBBIES
• Listening to music
• Playing Football
• Reading
REASON FOR APPLICATION
I am a dedicated person who is very hard working and perform comfortably under
pressure. I am eager to develop myself and would like to learn new skills in this
challenging world. I learned the importance of having a good analytical approach, job
allocation, accuracy, co-operation and responsibility to ensure a successful outcome. I
also learned the importance of good communication. I believe I posse the required
personal characteristics to make me an asset within your finance team.
REFERENCES
1. Mr F Namupala
CENORED
Tel: 067-304700
2. Mrs G Sinvula
De Beers Marine Namibia
Tel: 061-2978414
Cell: 0812440681
3. Mrs M Ludick
Mahindra Motors Windhoek
Tel: 061-251567
Cell: 0812381766