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Shanel Lindeque

@shanellindeque

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I run financial and operational infrastructure for international recruitment businesses.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead or support business operations where I can improve financial processes, systems, recruitment operations and commercial delivery while providing reliable support to senior leadership.

At Van Kaizen, I manage the operational and financial infrastructure of an international recruitment business, from bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll administration to consultant onboarding, ATS administration and executive support.

I brought quarterly financial reporting in-house, creating an annualised saving of approximately £8,000, and grew Van Kaizen’s LinkedIn audience by more than 31,000 followers through predominantly organic activity.

Across 18 years in recruitment, business operations, marketing and facilities, I’ve built practical processes, supported international talent acquisition, and kept systems, suppliers, clients and leadership teams moving.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Operations & Financial Controller

Current

Van Kaizen Ltd

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting for an international recruitment business. Oversee operations, executive support, consultant onboarding, ATS administration, marketing, and process improvement.

Bookkeeping Invoicing Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting SharePoint Microsoft 365 ATS Deel LinkedIn marketing Social Media Management Process Improvement

Talent Acquisition Partner

Van Kaizen Ltd

May 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Orchestrated full-lifecycle recruitment across international sectors including iGaming, Engineering, IT, Finance, and HR. Targeted prospective clients, initiated pitch processes, and secured new service level agreements.

360 Degree Recruitment Business Development Head Hunting Candidate Screening ATS LinkedIn Sourcing

Senior Recruitment Consultant / Account Executive

Ultimate Recruitment Solutions

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Maintained strategic B2B client management relationships and executed dedicated response handling and full-cycle candidate placement delivery.

Client Management Recruitment Candidate Placement B2B Sales

New Business Developer

Dante Personnel Recruitment

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Drove market mapping and outbound cold outreach strategies to expand the agency's corporate client base and project acquisition footprint.

Market Mapping Cold Outreach Business Development Client Acquisition

Senior Manager: Recruitment, Graphic Design, Editing & Facilities

Ultimate Recruitment Solutions

Dec 2008 - Apr 2019 (10 years 4 months)

Directed design layout and copywriting for recruitment, notice, and tender advertisements using Adobe Creative Suite. Managed office operations, vendor contracts, and a physical office relocation with zero downtime.

Graphic Design Adobe Creative Suite InDesign Photoshop Copywriting Facilities Management Vendor Management Office Relocation Data Capture Screening and Verification

Education

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University of South Africa

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing & Business Management

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Business Management. Completed coursework includes Basic Accounting, Commercial Law, and Business Management.