PROFILE

MALCOM FORGET

Accountant

I am a self-driven, hard-working individual

who is committed to producing superior

results. Dedicated to providing exemplary

work within stringent timelines. I am

committed to exceeding in the tasks

assigned to me with excellence; embrace

challenges with poise and uphold a strong

work ethic governed by integrity. I work

efficiently and effectively with other team

members. Over the last 8 years, I have

gained a diverse set of skills through my

exposure within the auditing and

accounting industry that deliberately

contributed to accelerating my

performance and growth, maximizing my

skills and honing my strengths.

DATE OF BIRTH

5 September 1994

DRIVERS LICENCE Yes

PERMANENT RESIDENT

Id No.940**********

CONTACT

PHONE:

+27-62-696-****

LINKEDIN:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tafadzw

aforget/

EMAIL:

adix0t@r.postjobfree.com

ADDRESS:

14 4th street

Marlands

Germiston

1401

HOBBIES

Photography

Videography

Soccer

EDUCATION

Tertiary: University of South Africa

2020

Bachelor’s degree in accounting science

Secondary: Queens Secondary School

2012

Qualification: Grade 12 Matriculation – Bachelor’s Pass Subjects: Physical Science, Life Science, Geography, Mathematics, English, Life Orientation

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Audit article clerk at Nwanda Incorporated

January 2013 – December 2017

As an article clerk, I had to establish clear audit guidelines, define the scope of the audit and report to the partner in charge of the audit. Other duties involved working in the Financial services department on tax and accounting task.

Audit Responsibilities included:

The Reviewing of Annual Financial Statements.

Ability to understand various business processes and identify risks within said processes.

Supported management through risk identification, control testing and process improvement procedures.

Ensured compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices and documents.

Drafted audit reports, highlighting the relevant control weaknesses, risks, management comments and supplied comprehensive recommendations to mitigate the associated risks.

Communicated audit results to upper management through written reports and verbal presentation

Verified accuracy and completeness of client figures, assets and liabilities recorded in the ledger accounts by tracing to original documentation.

Gathered data for the audit through interviews, business/financial research.

Preparing of Vat reconciliations.

Ensured all income tax returns and IT14SD's were correctly submitted and recorded.

Meeting deadlines and budgets.

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Interpersonal Skills

Personal Management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Pastel

Quick Books

Caseware

Xero

Work under pressure

Multi-task

Highly organised

Skills

Updating fixed asset registers and restating FECs to spot rates at year- end.

Preparing of personal and corporate income tax.

Verified accounts payable and receivable to ensure accuracy in billing and items being coded to correct general ledger accounts and corrected errors.

Preparing VAT reconciliations.

Preparation of year end schedules to support the preparation of Annual Financial Statement and year-end audits.

Compilation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for comparison with client (AFS).

Administrative intern at Game changers catering services July 2018 – August 2019

As an administrative assistance, my primary focus was to provide office administration support for secretarial & financial work. Responsibilities included:

Reporting on event surplus/deficits to the director.

Involvement in the organization of stock takes.

Communication with caterers for orders and delivered supplies.

Drawing up cost schedules for catering events.

Communicating with supplier for a timely delivery process.

Verifying delivered items against delivery notes and purchase orders.

Bookkeeping services for the entity.

Filing and maintaining the filing systems.

Capturing the cash book and weekly payments.

Updating fixed asset registers.

Facilitating review meetings and reported back to management.

Preparation of year end schedules to support the preparation of Annual Financial Statements and year-end audit.

Providing general administrative support.

Junior accountant at Amelomart Pty Ltd (Part time) August 2019 – February 2020

As a part time junior accountant my role was to work closely and report to management on the company accounting as well as the quest for investors and investees.

Responsibilities included:

Comprehensive industry/company analysis on 10 new ventures

Performing the inventory function of purchasing inventory/selling inventory and accounting for stock counts of associates.

Analyzed company financials, identified key operating metrics, determined potential exogenous risks and cost drivers.

Drafting and reviewing business proposals and pitch decks and reported to management on findings.

Performing due diligence on potential investments and presented findings to the investment management.

Performing for audits and internal checks to ensure compliance to all processes and procedures to maintain instruction manuals.

Interviewed and negotiated with startup and portfolio companies’ management teams.

Successfully pitching an investment recommendation to the fund's board of directors for a startup technology company.

Assisting with payroll.

Consolidated business strategy, budgeting, and cost analysis

Attending management meetings on business marketing strategy meetings.

Maintain filing systems.

Capture cash book and weekly payments.

Updating fixed asset registers.

Bookkeeping services for the entity.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, HOBBIES & INTERESTS Junior administrative assistant at Noblesse Fashion

Team co-captain of local soccer club.

Voluntary photography and videography for various groupings.

Reading and research for article writing.

REFERENCES

Proffessor Mafela (Director) from Nwanda Incorporated Details on request

Alec Ngwenyama (Director) from Game Changers Catering Services Details on request

Rukudzo Chikonye (CFO) from Amelomart Pty Ltd

Details on request

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