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Work Background
BLENDDirector
Apr. 2020Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
BEERHOUSE by Beer RevolutionGroup Finance Manager
May. 2016 - Feb. 2020Cape Town Area, South Africa
EYAssistant Manager
Jan. 2012 - Apr. 2016Cape Town Area, South AfricaThe role of an Assistant Manager is to
· Play the in-charge role on the audit engagements
· Draw initial conclusions on client queries, being alert to both commercial concerns
and technical accuracy and referring upwards if necessary
· Perform fieldwork on assigned clients, assisting with the setting of budgets and
pricing, scheduling audits, selecting staff and assigning workloads, developing the
audit strategy and using technology tools
· Identify issues for reporting in the management letter and other communications with
management and drafts the final documents for review by manager and partner
· Budget time allocation to assignments and explain variances from budget and
collects cash on time
· Lead and manage the audit team in the field on large assignments
· Supply or attend briefings which are clearly understood on all assignments
· Ensure completion of audits/projects within agreed timescales and budgets Key Clients:
· Aramex Post Net (Courier Industry)
· Burger King - GPI (Food and Beverage Industry)
· Expro Group (Oil and Gas Industry)
· Kannaland Municipality (Municipality – National Government)
· Mac Brothers – GPI (Retail Food Manufacturing)
· Pesca Nova Group (Shipping Industry)
· Tellumat Group (Telecommunications Industry)
· TRW (Motor Manufacturing Industry)
· University of Western Cape (Tertiary Education)
Ernst & YoungArticles Clerk
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 201435 Lower Long Street, Cape TownThe role of an Article Clerk is to
· Complete work inside of budgeted hours assigned to you
· Adhere to ground rules set for the engagement
· Ensure team members are properly set-up, closely supervised and visibly supported
so that quality of work is of a high standard
· If in doubt discuss issues/concerns and suggest solutions with management when
they arise
· Project manage the engagement by on a daily basis, de-briefing with the team on
how far everyone is and what is left to do and who is going to do it and when does it
need to be done by
· Manage the quality of the entire file
· Develop an understanding of the key issues, challenges and opportunities facing the
client and the industry in which the client operates
· Proactively manage the relationships within the audit team, resolve conflict on a
timeous basis
· Encourage and maintain open and honest lines of communication with team
members as well as managers & partners Key Clients:
· Aramex Post Net (Courier Industry)
· De Aar Municipality (Municipality – National Government)
· Gestamp Solar (Renewable Energy Industry)
· Jotun Paints (Paint Manufacturing Industry)
· Mark Shuttleworth (Financial Investment Industry)
· Panavision (Film Industry)
· Pesca Nova Group (Shipping Industry)
· Takata Petri (Motor Manufacturing Industry)
· Tellumat Group (Telecommunications Industry)
E Malan & AssociatesSenior Accountant
Mar. 2008 - Dec. 2011Cape Town Area, South AfricaThe role of Senior Accountant is to
· Supervise junior accountants
· Complete client monthly payrolls as well as submissions to SARS for EMP201’s and
annual IRP5’s
· Complete drafting of Annual Financial Statements using Caseware and Microsoft
Excel
· Provide Pastel, Pastel payroll, Spectrum payroll and Quickbooks support
· Complete recons, cashbooks, year-end processing
· Complete tax returns (Trusts, Pty, Sole Traders, Individuals, Close Corporations)
Jun. 2006 - Feb. 2008Durban Area, South AfricaThe role of an Accountant / Office Manager is to
· Manage the office and provide support to the employees
· Administer payroll on Pastel VIP
· Complete all accounting functions using Pastel including job costing, creditors,
debtors, invoicing and inventory
· Generate reporting for Monthly Management Meetings
· Generate reporting for Annual Financial Statements
· Compile Audit file for annual audits