Viresh Sookhayi

am a vibrant, energetic individual and find myself to be apt for the advertised
position. My strong analytical skills have proven to be my most valuable assets. I
enjoy working with a team and believe that any organizations goals can be
attained through teamwork and dedication. I believe that my personality,
qualifications and previous experience will assist in giving me an edge above other
candidates. Integrity and honesty is one of the many values that I live up to
everyday. I have acquired this through a stable upbringing and strong influence
from my parent. Honesty and ethics is the way of life for me. I would like to
contribute towards your organization through hard work, maintaining good quality
and excellent customer service at all times. I am always willing to learn and wish
to join your organization and ensuring that it develops globally and remains
competitive and successful. I am looking forward to your response.

Senior Project Manager Sep 2024 - Present
Workforce Group Holdings
Project Management
Business Process Improvement
Software Project Management
Project Planning
Cost Management
Scope Management
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Communication Planning and Management
Schedule Management
Agile Project Management
Facilitate Agile ceremonies
Support team's autonomy
Provide coaching and mentoring
Identify and remove any blockers for the team that may hinder progress
Ensure open communication and collaboration within the team and stakeholders
Reinforce Agile values and principles
Management of multiple projects within cluster to ensure the strategic
objective for business is met and aligned.
Development of Program plans
Manage and Lead Program and Project Steerco
Maintain Project communication with key stakeholders by means of either
daily updates or weekly status reports
Manage and maintain Confluence documentation and Jira sprint boards for
development teams

Senior Project Manager Jun 2023 - Aug 2024
IsoMetrix
Project Management
Business Process Improvement
Software Project Management
Project Planning
Customer Retention
Cost Management
Scope Management
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Communication Planning and Management
Schedule Management
Agile Project Management
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless
execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs
using appropriate verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific
requirements of each project
Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths,
skill sets and experience levels
Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion
of short and long-term goals
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based
on financial analysis
Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as
other staff members
Use and continually develop leadership skills
Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
Perform other related duties as assigned
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Project Manager Jul 2017 - May 2023
Seidor Africa
Installation and Implementation of SAP B1
Troubleshoot and fix errors on SAP B1
Script fixes on SQL / SAP Hana
Data Fixes on SQL / SAP Hana
Business processes Requirement Workshops
Quality Control on Implementation
Project Blueprinting
Project Management
System Analysis
Business Process Improvement
Software Project Management
Project Planning
Customer Retention
Technical Account Management
Functional Requirements
SQL and SAP Hana Scripting
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless
execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant
stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs
using appropriate verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific
requirements of each project
Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths,
skill sets and experience levels
Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion
of short and long-term goals
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based
on financial analysis
Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as
other staff members
Use and continually develop leadership skills
Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
Perform other related duties as assigned
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Project Manager 
Q&A ERP Solutions Pty Ltd
Client Services
Business Process Gap Analysis
Installation and Implementation of Sage Evolution
Troubleshoot and fix errors on Evolution
Script fixes on SQL
Data Fixes on SQL
Configuration SQL
Setup Modules and Transaction Types for Evolution
Build Evolution Databases to client specs
Business processes Requirement Workshops
Implement various Modules for client ie: Evolution Core, Branch Accounting,
Retail POS, CRM, Procurement, Advanced Procurement, Bill of Materials &
Manufacturing, Fixed Assets
Quality Control on Implementation
Sage Evolution Training
Project Management (Using Basic Prince2 Methodology)
System Analysis
Business Process Improvement
Software Project Management
Project Planning
New Business Development
Functional Requirements
SQL Scripting
Troubleshoot Partner Queries
Pastel Partner Data Fixes
Assist Client Accounting Queries
Prepare Pre-Audit for Auditors
Audit Financial System

Project Manager Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
TNT Management Consultants
Client Services
System Analysis
Business Process Gap Analysis
Software Project Management
Project Planning
Project Methodology
Resource Planning
Time Management
Installation and Implementation of Sage Evolution
Troubleshoot and fix errors on Evolution
Script fixes on SQL
Data Fixes on SQL
Configuration SQL
Setup Modules and Transaction Types for Evolution
Build Evolution Databases to client specs
Business processes Requirement Workshops
Implement various Modules for client ie: Evolution Core, Branch Accounting,
Retail POS, CRM, Procurement, Advanced Procurement, Bill of Materials &
Manufacturing, Fixed Assets
Quality Control on Implementation
Sage Evolution Training
Project Management
System Analysis
Business Process Improvement
Software Project Management
Project Planning
New Business Development
Basic SQL Scripting
Troubleshoot Partner Queries
Pastel Partner Data Fixes
Assist Client Accounting Queries
Prepare Pre-Audit for Auditors
Audit Financial System

Technical Support Consultant Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
Softline Pastel
Troubleshooting Errors
Installation of Pastel
Resolving Accounting Based queries
Assisting Client in processing correctly in Pastel
Data fixing of client data
Fixing Technical errors
Client Assistance and Satisfaction
Fixing of Bank recon queries
Advising clients on how to utilize the pastel correctly
Solving general accounting queries

Accountant Feb 2011 - Feb 2012
Universal Bolt and Nut Pty Ltd
Daily Cashbook processing
Bank reconciliations
Daily loading of payments in EFT system
Maintaining the Fixed Asset register
Creditor reconciliations
Debtor reconciliations
General Ledger reconciliations
Payroll Journals
Monthly VAT201
Inventory costing/Bill of materials specifications
Month Processing
Monthly accruals
Installment Sales Agreements
Payroll journals
Fixed Asset
Manual general ledger journals
Stock-take adjustments
Preparation of management accounts
Accounting Function up to Trial Balance
Preparation of Audit Packs

Accountant Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Sentinel Logistics
Daily Cashbook processing
Bank reconciliations
Daily loading of payments in EFT system
Maintaining the Fixed Asset register
Creditor reconciliations
Debtors Reconciliations
General Ledger Reconciliations
Monthly VAT201
Costing and Budgeting
Month Processing
Monthly accruals
Fixed Asset
Instalment Sales Agreements
Payroll journals
Manual general ledger journals
Stock-take adjustments
Preparation of management accounts
Accounting Function up to Trial Balance
Preparation of Audit Packs

Bookkeeper
Ritzy IT
Daily Cashbook processing
Bank reconciliations
Daily loading of payments in EFT system
Maintaining the Fixed Asset register
Creditor reconciliations
Payroll, salaries and weekly wages
Monthly VAT201, EMP201 returns to SARS
Annual EMP501 returns to SARS & preparation of IRP5 certificates
Inventory costing/Bill of materials specifications
Month Processing
Monthly accruals
Fixed Asset
Instalment Sales Agreements
Payroll journals
Manual general ledger journals
Stock-take adjustments
Preparation of management accounts
Accounting Function up to Trial Balance
Preparation of Audit Packs

Matric Senior Certification 2001 - 2001
Subjects: English HG, Afrikaans HG, Mathematics HG, Biology HG, Physical
Science HG, Accounting HG
Achievements: Represented School in Tournaments: Soccer, Cricket,
Volleyball
National Diploma Financial Accounting
(Incomplete)
2002 - 2002
Durban Institute of Technology
Modules Passed: Financial Accounting 1, Computation, Quantitative
Techniques 1, Business Communicational Skills, Commercial Law, Auditing 1
Certification in Financial Accounting 2008 - 2008
Varsity College

CAPM (Certified Associate Project
Management)
Complete