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Summary
I am a hard-working South African who recently relocated to the United States. I bring nearly four years of SAICA article experience and a BCom in Accounting degree.
4
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SAICA Trainee Accountant
3 Years 7 Months
A2A Kopano Incorporated | Nelspruit, South Africa | 01.2023 - 08.2026
Maintained accounts payable and accounts receivable records, and prepared journal entries for daily financial transactions with accurate account allocations.
Performed bank reconciliations against ledger entries and supporting records, and maintained the general ledger.
Reconciled intercompany transactions monthly to ensure balances were correctly recorded between entities within the company structure.
Maintained fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules, and conducted inventory counts and reconciliations to maintain accurate stock levels.
Filed financial records and maintained organized account files.
Supported month-end by preparing adjusting and closing journal entries while reviewing journals and account allocations for accuracy and compliance to ensure timely financial reporting.
Prepared financial statements and management reports, including balance sheets, income statements, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements, to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
Drafted financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
Prepared compilation and independent review files.
Prepared South African VAT and income tax calculations and submitted returns for individuals, companies and trusts.
Supported tax filing preparation by gathering the required financial documentation
Managed client communications.
Supervised and managed junior staff, and provided training and support.
Proficient in Pastel Partner, Pastel Express, Sage Business Cloud and Draftworx.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Milpark University | South Africa | 01.2023 - 06.2026
Skills
General ledger
Tax preparation
Financial statement preparation
Month-end documentation
Data processing
Task management
Client relations
Problem-solving aptitude
Detail orientation
Accomplishments
2024 Employee of the Year (Accounting & Audit Department)