To Whom It May Concern

My name is Clifford Masoatengenji. I am 52 years of age; I hold a degree for

Bachelor of Arts in Management obtained from Heriot- Watt University –UK. I also
hold a Post Graduate Degree from the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and
Administrators (CIS) ICSA-UK.

In a nutshell below is a brief profile of my last work experience:

My final work place was Ethanol Company Limited where I was Head of
Administration and Company Secretary. My reporting was direct to the Chairman of
the Board of Directors in executing matters relating to company secretary to the
Board. Administratively I was responsible to the Chief Executive on matters of both
Human Resources and Administration Management. In this job I was responsible for
all Human Capital and Administrative affairs as well as Compliance with Corporate
Governance issues Through this Job I have gathered sufficient knowledge and
experience for Corporate Secretaryship, Human Capital and Administration
Management.

Within the sphere of my job additional key elements among other things included:
Overseeing the preparation and implementation of Budget through cost effective
resource searching, and participating in the Company Strategy formulation as a
member of Executive Committee. It is against this background that I feel I have the
skills mix and expertise necessary to competently and effectively carryout any
leadership portfolio and add value to its activities.

A full Curriculum Vitae is attached to this outline.

With Kind Regards,

CLIFFORD B MASOATENGENJI
(+265 888 82 65 46)
 CURRICULUM VITAE
1. BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

First Name : Clifford

Surname : Masoatengenji
Contact Address : Ethanol Company Limited
P O Box 50
DWANGWA
NKHOTAKOTA
E-mail : cliffordmaso1@gmail.com
Phone numbers : +265(0)8888 26546
+265 (0) 996 878 739

1.0 CORE COMPETENCES

1.1 EXPERIENCE

My last place of employment was of Ethanol Company Limited

as Head of Administration and Company Secretary. In a nut
shell my job involved provision of leadership of all the Human
Resources and Administration functions by ensuring proper
Planning and Execution of all Human Capital interventions and
effective administration of the corporate affairs. I was
responsible for overseeing the preparation and implementation
of departmental Budget through cost effective resource
searching, and participating in the Company’s Strategy
formulation as a member of Executive Committee

On the other hand, I was entrusted with the responsibility of

overseeing all Company Secretarial Matters including the
preparation and coordination of Board Papers and Board
Meetings and Managing all issues related to Compliance with
Corporate Governance as well as Co-coordinating the Legal
issues with the Company Lawyers

Prior to my Current job i worked in Press Corporation Limited for

a period of more than Ten years. My last Job as an
Administration Officer involved ensuring adherence to
Financial and Management Policies in the day-to-day operations
through efficient procurement policies and procedures,
preparations of annual departmental budgets as well as co-
ordinating the departmental functions to ensure concerted
delivery of service by employees. Other functions include Fleet
Management, Insurance, Stores Management, Human
Resource Management, Company Secretarial work and any
other Administrative functions.
1.2 TEAM WORK

I am an approachable person who believes in combined and

coordinated efforts and appreciate contributions from fellow
employees. I treat others with the respect that they deserve,
regardless of age and position, while giving due consideration to
their pressures of work. Being the link between Executive
Management and the Board, I try to keep up the spirit of those I
supervise and insist on datelines to those I relate to by praising
the former of their achievements, encouraging them when there
are setbacks, informing them of any changes that affect their
work and by sharing collective responsibility when things go
wrong and taking mistakes as a learning experience

1.3 DELIVERING AND IMPROVING

I do believe in the working philosophy of Managing by

Objectives (MBO). This necessitates delivery of work with
minimum supervision and working towards accomplishment of
objectives within the agreed time frame and parameters. As
much as possible I structure my work according to priorities,
seldom allowing back logs to build up. Much as I encourage my
initiative, I recognize when to involve others with experience
and/or authority. I take responsibility for the quality of my work
and acknowledge my errors while learning from the mistakes
made. Above all I strive to exceed expected standards.

1.4 ANALYTICAL THINKING AND JUDGMENT

My current job requires good analytical thinking and judgment

analyzing and interpreting information accurately both for every
day problems and where appropriate to more strategic issues. I
take decisions based on sound judgment while recognizing the
limitations of data and methods and taking into consideration the
professional expectations of the Board and guidelines while
knowing when to refer upwards. In adopting to radical, logical
and rational approach, I am made to boldly make unpopular, or
controversial decisions where necessary. In the long run
though, I consider the short- and long-term implications of the
decisions, taking into account the sensitivities and risks of
misinterpretations.

1.5 MANAGING KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION

Being an Administrator/ Company Secretary who has to work

within the confines of laid down procedures, rules and
guidelines, I uphold the company policies and all procedures,
recognizing the need for transparent communications and
 knowledge sharing in the interest of effective team working while
ensuring appropriate security in information handling. At all
times, I make an effort to identify and meet the information and
learning needs when planning my work and that of the team.
Usually, I maintain and feed the information through networks
both within and outside the organization.

1.6 ORGANISATION AND FINANCIAL AWARENESS

I understand the aims and objectives of the administration and

Company Secretarial elements of the organization and have the
capability to execute the tasks of the job. Similarly, I understand
the aims and objectives of my own sphere of work and
understand how to contribute to the overall objectives of the
organization. I am aware of the importance of financial control
and encourage the same attitude in others. I comply with
applicable laws and regulations and ensure that financial
procedures are followed. In my sphere of work, I ensure that I
operate within the limits of my delegated authority, and that the
budgets for which I am responsible are properly managed. In
our endeavours, I lean towards the most economical and
efficient use of resources.

2.0 PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

MEMBERSHIP

Associate Member : Institute of Chartered Secretaries and

Administrators (ICSA) – UK: August 2005
Graduate Member : Heriot- Watt University- UK: August 2005
Associate Member : Association of Business Executives (ABE) – UK;
December 2003
Associate Member : Institute of People Management – Malawi

2.1 INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES AND

ADMINISTRATORS (ICSA) – UK

Qualification Obtained : Chartered Secretary (ACIS)

Professional Stage 2

Subjects
Corporate Secretaryship
Corporate Governance
Corporate Administration
Corporate Financial Management
 Professional Stage 1- Subjects

Professional Administration
Management Accounting
Corporate Law
Financial Accounting

Pre-Professional Programme - Subjects

Business Law
Introduction to Accounting
Management Principles
Managing Information Systems

Foundation Programme - Subjects

Organization and Human Resources Management

Information Systems
Business Economics
Introduction to English and EU Law
Quantitative Techniques

2.2 HERIOT-WATT-UNIVERSITY –UK: Bachelor of Arts In

Management

Subjects
STAGE 3
Operations Management
Strategic Management
Securities Markets
Business Law

STAGE 2

Intermediate Accounting
Finance Theory and Markets
Human Resource Management
Quantitative Methods
Marketing

STAGE 1
Management
Accounting
Economics
Finance

2.3 ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS EXECUTIVES (ABE) – UK

 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration- June 2003

Subjects

Corporate Strategy
Corporate Finance
International Business (Case Study)
Strategic Marketing
Management Organisations

Diploma in Business Administration – 2002

Subjects

Human Resource Management

Quantitative Methods
Principles of Business Law
Marketing
Managerial Accounting
Certificate in Business Administration – 1997

Subjects

Accounting
Business Communication
Statistics
Management

2.3 MALAWI SCHOOL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (Mitundu

Secondary School); 1991-1994

Subject Grade

English 6
Biology 3
Mathematics 5
Geography 5
Chichewa 4
Bible Knowledge 6
Physical Science 7

3.0 COURSES ATTENDED

PCL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: Conducted by Red

Point Consulting from RSA
Nine Months of intensive Modular and Practical Programme from April –
November 2013

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP INTERACTION PROGRAMME

Organised by BRITISH COUNCIL: (One week in London Hub and another

week in RSA Hub in the year 2009).

COMPANY SECRETARY SYMPOSIUM: INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL

RESEARCH – SANDTON CROWN PLAZA – JOHANNESBURG, RSA –
2005

Course Content

Corporate Governance
Duties and Responsibilities of Company Secretary
Voluntary Compliance versus Legislative Compliance
Corporate Legal Compliance and Company Secretary
Directors Insurance Cover
Risk Management
Directors Duties & Responsibilities

PROGRAMME FOR MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT (PMD): UNIVERSITY

OF CAPE TOWN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – AUGUST TO
SPTEMBER 2011

Course Content

Psychology in Management
Systematic Thinking
Financial Management
Management of Change
Marketing
Innovation
The Economic Environment

NEW MANAGERS PROGRAMME: UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS – 2003

Course Content

Operations Management
Finance and Budgeting
Time Management
Team Management
Communication Management
Self Development
Labour Relations and Industrial Relations: ECAM
 Performance Management: Africa Project Development Facility

SUPERVISORY SKILLS – MPEMBA STAFF DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE;

1997

Course Content

Meaning, Nature and Scope of Supervision

Effective Delegation
Performance Management
Discipline and Grievance Management
Human Relations in Work Units
Approach to Effective Supervision
Industrial Relations Management
Leadership
Motivating the Work Force
Report Writing and Presentation

CERTIFICATE IN RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND ARCHIVES

ADMINISTRATION (National Archives of Malawi); 1996

Course Content

Records Management
Life Cycle of Records
Registry Organisation and Function
Filing Systems and their Applications
Library Science
Library Catalogue
Paper Conservation
Archives Administration Records Repositories

4.0 WORK EXPERIENCE

Head of Administration/ Company Secretary: Ethanol Company Limited

Administration Officer: Press Corporation Limited April 2000-February 2014

Assistant Administrative Officer: Press Corporation Limited; April 1996-March

2000

5.0 HOBBIES

Watching football and reading Magazines

6.0 REFEREES
 Mr. T Chavura
Chief Finance Officer Ethanol
Company Limited
P O Box 50
0888208168

Mr B Ndau
Group Administration Executive/ Genera Counsel
Press Corporation Limited
P O Box 1227
Blantyre
Tel :0888997007

J Biziwick
C/ O Malawi Revenue Authority
Private Bag 247
BLANTYRE
Tel :0888 919700