John Jules George ConwayJJGConway@gmail.com – Cell: +447956367824

I am a hard working B.Com. Financial Accounting graduate. I have a passion for learning, good food, people and life!

I was a prefect at school and served on the house committee of my residence while at university. I participated in a national university rugby tournament, reaching the final. My interests are wide ranging: Investments, new technologies, entrepreneurship all the way to cooking.

I have started building work experience though an internship with a tech start up business and part time sports coaching. I have traded on the stock market for 5 years and I have been following the JSE since I was 13.

Education2013: B.Com. Financial Accounting Stellenbosch University – Financial Accounting 3, Management Accounting 3, Tax 3, Audit 3 – CIMA and ACCA accredited courses. ACCA - completed 9 of 15 exemptions, CIMA - C01 to C05, F1 and P1.2009: National senior certificate (IEB), St John’s College for boys, Johannesburg2004: Completed primary schooling at The Ridge School, Johannesburg

CitizenshipI hold dual British and South African citizenship.

Achievements The Duke of Edinburgh Award (Gold) The Golden Eagle Award (Awarded by St. Johns College) Finalist of the Steinhoff Koshuis Varsity Rugby Cup

Previous Work Experience

2014 – Research analyst/Business Development Intern at SovTech. Immersed myself in the tech and start up world At SovTech. I was tasked with setting up the business development department for channel partners and the identification of channel partners. I completed a research report on channel partnerships.

2014 - Coach and Intern at The Ridge School Johannesburg. Successfully managed the expectations of those involved.

2012 - House committee member of Simonsberg Residence . This included event planning, management of student bodies and committees, management of finances, formation of a rugby committee to protect player and university residence interests.

Skills Financial analysis: My studies have built a good foundation. I manage my own share portfolio which has shown

annual returns of 23.89%, and a five year growth on total investment of 120% Business and Accounting: I have a strong foundation in accounting and general business principles Leadership and Teamwork: I take pride in my interpersonal skills and I am able to establish relationships quickly. Formal Document Writing: While quants are my natural strength, I have developed my formal writing skills through

job experience. Computers: Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, capable in Pastel and Microsoft Excel (up to and

including Pivot Tables), Product Uploads (wordpress), CRM software. Public Speaking: Member of a Toastmasters club while at school – above average. Languages: English, basic Afrikaans. Both written and verbal proficiency in English Sports: Committed team player and physically fit from rugby and an active lifestyle Culinary skills: Competent in the kitchen and passionate about it. Trustworthy: My connections with people are rooted in trust.

Previous employers and referrals

Mr. Gerald Neves – CEO of SovTech Dr. Leslie Van Rooi – Head of Simonsberg Residence, Deputy head Director at Stellenbosch University, Head of the

Frederick Van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Student leadership. Mr. Paul Channon – Headmaster at The Ridge School