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Jan Michiel  Odendaal

Jan Michiel Odendaal

Zurich ,Switzerland

Summary

A seasoned professional with extensive management experience, adept at leading teams and ensuring the achievement of organisational goals. Proficient in a range of software applications including Excel, Word, Pastel, XERO, Re-Leased, CANVA, and AUTOCAD. Demonstrates strong human resource capabilities through effective advertising, hiring processes, and employee pipeline development. Recognised for outstanding dedication to educational achievement and leadership with a Certificate of Merit from the Global Young Leaders Conference. Committed to fostering client and customer relations across diverse business sectors while maintaining exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines efficiently.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Managing Director

Silvermere AG
Zurich , Switzerland
2021.04 - Current

Investment analyst

Abacus Property Services
Stellenbosch , South Africa
2018.02 - 2018.12

My contract was a part time work contract.

Supported cash flow monitoring and budgeting for projects.

Facilitated bank finance applications and analysed investments.

Participated in onsite meetings with developers.

Research assistant

Le Boulier Immobilien AG
Zurich , Switzerland
2016.07 - 2016.11

Facilitated project and design meetings alongside project manager to drive project goals.
Contributed to research and development initiatives, enhancing project outcomes.
Assumed research responsibility for effective team collaboration and information sharing.

Intership

Dara Capital AG
Zurich , Switzerland
2016.06 - 2016.07

Assisted in understanding operation of investment business.

Participated in investment portfolio meetings with clients and potential investors.

Supported discussions around investment strategies and opportunities.

Assistant Investment Analyst

Abacus Asset Management
Stellenbosch , South Africa
2016.01 - 2016.06

Facilitated communication between chairman and CEO to enhance operational effectiveness.
Oversaw financial analysis and forecasting of project returns and costs to guide strategic decisions.
Organised client meetings and project discussions in alignment with chairman’s directives.
Streamlined document management processes to ensure timely handling of materials.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Management Accounting

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
2013.02 - 2015.12

Language Certificate - German

Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
2018.02 - 2018.12

Master of Science (MSc) - Financial Management

UIBS
Zurich
2019.01 - 2020.12

Language Certificate - German

Goethe Institut
Zurich
2025.04 - 2026.04

Skills

    Transferrable skills

    Reading or writing: I am to comprehend and relate what I have read into a written form English most proficient

    Computers: My degree has tested me on programs and have become skilled with Excel, Word and Pastel (accounting program) I have used the accounting program XERO, familiar with property management programs such as Re-Leased Marketing programs such as CANVA Able to use Architecture programs such as AUTOCAD

    Management experience: Team work was emphasised in my studies and work appointments, in instances where leadership lacked I would steps in to ensure goals were met As managing director of Silvermere, establishing and leading functioning workforces in different cantonal regions were part of my duties

    Human resource experience: Advertising, hiring, establishing a potential employee pipe-line and terminations

    Time management and deadlines: I am motivated to work with and without pressures of deadlines or time constraints Planning and implementation is a significant part of any task I take on

    Client and Customer relations: Establishing relationships across business sectors ei Service Suppliers, Tenants, Financiers and Construction Contractors

    Certificate of Merit: Presented by Global Young Leaders Conference for outstanding dedication to educational achievement, strength of character and leadership

Languages

English
Native
Dutch
Elementary
Afrikaans
Intermediate
German
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Gymnasium
  • Skiing
  • Traveling

Timeline

Language Certificate - German

Goethe Institut
2025.04 - 2026.04

Managing Director

Silvermere AG
2021.04 - Current

Master of Science (MSc) - Financial Management

UIBS
2019.01 - 2020.12

Investment analyst

Abacus Property Services
2018.02 - 2018.12

Language Certificate - German

Stellenbosch University
2018.02 - 2018.12

Research assistant

Le Boulier Immobilien AG
2016.07 - 2016.11

Intership

Dara Capital AG
2016.06 - 2016.07

Assistant Investment Analyst

Abacus Asset Management
2016.01 - 2016.06

Bachelor of Commerce - Management Accounting

Stellenbosch University
2013.02 - 2015.12
Jan Michiel Odendaal