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Accountant
JSE AccountingAccountant
Apr. 2019Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaManage full accounting functions for a diverse SME client portfolio across multiple industries. Prepare monthly management accounts, cash flow reports, and variance analyses. Draft trial balances and Annual Financial Statements. Perform VAT calculations and submissions, PAYE reconciliations, and EMP201/EMP501 filings. Assist with company, trust, and individual tax returns, with limited exposure to SARS objections. Maintain fixed asset registers and year-end journals. Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Facilitated full system migrations from Pastel and Sage to Xero and Dext, including: Client onboarding and data migration Process redesign aligned with accounting standards Staff and client training on new systems Ongoing support and quality control Played a key role in improving compliance and reporting accuracy for major clients, including Insulated Door Systems CC. Mentor junior staff and provide ongoing training on accounting principles and best practices. Systems used: Pastel, Sage, Xero, Dext, QuickBooks, CaseWare, Excel, SARS eFiling
Audit Clerk | SAICA Trainee Accountant
SDK Chartered Accountants (SA)Audit Clerk | SAICA Trainee Accountant
Jan. 2018 - Mar. 2019Durbanville, Western Cape, South AfricaParticipated in statutory and voluntary audits for large and complex clients. Performed audit planning, risk assessments, and sampling. Audited financial statements, VAT, and taxation components. Drafted Annual Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs. Conducted independent reviews and agreed-upon procedures. Prepared compilation files using CaseWare. Assisted with company, trust, and individual tax returns. Notably selected to work on some of the firm’s largest audit clients, demonstrating technical competence and adaptability in high-pressure audit environments.
Accounting Assistant
JSE AccountingAccounting Assistant
May. 2017 - Dec. 2017Cape Town Area, South AfricaPerformed accounting processing using Pastel and Excel. Prepared bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors reconciliations. Assisted with trial balances and audit preparation. Supported tax submissions and month-end reporting.
Administrator
Cape AnaesthetistsAdministrator
May. 2014 - May. 2017Cape Gate MediclinicManaged Pastel data capturing and month-end financial processing. Prepared and processed monthly expense payments. Handled patient billing, medical aid claims, and reconciliations. Liaised with patients, medical professionals, and medical aids. Supported financial administration in a high-volume medical practice.
Researcher
TNS Global LtdResearcher
Mar. 2013 - Apr. 2014City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaSAB Data Tracking Study SPSS syntax runs | data control checks | data validity
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