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RESUME OF PHEELLO MAHAMO

*** ****** ******* *****, ***** Society of South Africa, Tempe, Bloemfontein Cellphone: 051-***-**** / 068-***-****

Email: adnpqq@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

I have managed to attain a highly successful background in the achievement of profitable small business growth through the creation and execution of successful accounting systems, tax compliance and financial management strategies helping businesses minimise operational and financial risks to controllable dimensions. I am an eager senior-level accountant professional with 10+ years’ experience in tax, accounting, construction, finance and business operations for start-up companies and operating SME’s. I have relatively achieved expertise in assisting a clientele base of mostly organisations and Individuals on their tax affairs and designing internal accounting systems by effectively communicating with clients randomly to an extent of providing basic tax and financial management advise as some clients are resistant towards tax compliance and highlighted the importance of sound financial discipline which later benefited their business and improved their entrepreneurial skills; financial management obligation on itself is a very sensitive but ideal system which needs understanding and practical application. My persevering character helped me to grow as a trainee to mid-level supervisor in accounting business activities to an extent where I acted independently as a consultant and SEDA & Serviceseta Facilitator; I believe my comprehensive practical knowledge can be helpful to you. Attaining entities which comfortably preferred me and referred other accounting seeking organisations proves significantly that I know my work better was one of my greatest achievements. I prefer technology, it simplifies my work as practicing accountant thus I became a certified sage business advisor to training and resell to my clients. I am also furthering my professional knowledge through ACCA – Global Accountants professional body, I am a co-founder of komsultant Pty Ltd which operates in Bloemfontein

& Welkom and we are busy setting up Rustenburg branch, which will thrive very soon. We have been outsourced by entrepreneurship development agency like Seda and were awarded business skills development programmes by Serviceseta. We completed all projects on time with visible results, I mentored successful entrepreneurs and tenderpreneurs which I pride myself with. Core Competencies

Financial Management Budget Preparation Financial Audits Accounting Processing Tax Compliance Management Skills Business training & Support Accounting Systems Tax Compliance Skills Communication Skills Leadership Skills Problem-Solving Skills Career Summary

2008-2011 Mafube Investment Holdings Pty Ltd- Construction, Call center, Logistics and Financial services

Trainee Bookkeeper

• On daily basis I accurately processed monthly cash books, monthly bank reconciliations, tax invoices, quotations to foster a functional accounting system. Page 2

• I was task with collection of customer payments and process of suppliers’ payments regularly to maintain good levels of working capital and create good relationships with suppliers.

• Actively maintained the filing system to ensure reliability and accountability of transactions.

• As part of risk analysis, on weekly basis I inspected company using my own designed fleet inspection sheets.

• Frequently communicated with my senior regarding tax returns deadlines to avoid unnecessary penalties.

• Assisted accountants with reliable data and source documents to capture payments. 2011–2013 Mafube Investments Holdings-Construction, Call center, Logistics and Financial services Finance and Administration officer

• Supervision of accurate filling system and assisted with review of accounting and internal control system.

• Processing of receipts and payments on daily basis, posting of transactions into the computerized accounting system (Pastel Accounting) processing of payroll and collection on relevant payroll adjustment.

• Processing of invoice to clients and reconciliation of customer accounts.

• Preparation of debtors’ and creditors’ age analysis and statements, reconciliation of creditor’s accounts, investigation of items and their resolution every month ends.

• Processing of bank reconciliations on pastel system and verification with excel for reliability.

• Tasked to compute management reports with variance analysis on Pastel accounting.

• Assisted senior accountants with preparation and compilation of Annual financial Statements.

• Drafting of annual budgets and interim budgets and regular monitoring of actual vs. budget.

• Preparation and submission of VAT, PAYE and annual income tax returns.

• Reconciliation of tax accounts and enhancement of compliance with Tax Acts.

• Preparation of audit files for external audit to enhance smooth audit and made provision of relevant information for Audit to be carried out.

• Reconciliation of intercompany transactions and establishment of Asset Register.

• Assess company operations to determine economic gains or loss and administration related activities where such need arise.

2013–2014 Accounting and tax consulting-(Freelancing)

• Provided accounting consultations and tax services to multiple start-up companies and individual clients.

• Managed the company’s fixed assets schedules and posted adjusting entries.

• Closed books on a monthly basis and processed subsidiary books e.g. general journals.

• Maintained accounting records for various types of businesses.

• Tasked with preparing VAT tax Returns and processed payroll. Page 3

• Prepared clients’ financial statements and income tax returns for corporations.

• Pastel training to clients internal finance staff. 2014-2014 Remoho Advertising Agency-Marketing

Finance and Administration Manager

• Implemented accounting procedures to ensure compliance with IFRS for SMMEs

• Maintained revenues and expense schedules to maintain budget levels.

• Financial reports, developed budgets, prepared performance variance analysis with business plan for senior management and Board of Directors.

• Prepared business activity summaries and forecasts of revenues, expenses and capital expenditures on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Oversaw key financial deliverables and financial reports to company by managed annual budget preparation and monthly budget updates.

• Working in close conjunction with key client representatives to develop marketing strategies and point-of-sale materials on behalf of retail partners.

• Payroll and payments processing online banking with approval by MD.

• Developed viable procurement policies to enhance transparency and quality supplies. Career Summary Contd.

2014–2015 Tanosa Group cc- Accounting Practice Firm Senior Accountant

• Provided accounting and tax consulting services to multiple start-up companies and individual clients.

• Supervised junior bookkeepers with cash books on a monthly basis by overseeing accounting records for various types of businesses and process payroll of clients regularly.

• Prepared customer invoices and statements periodically and took necessary step to make collections.

• Preparation of annual financial Statements and approved adjustments to trial balance.

• Delegated tasks to junior staff regarding CIPC services to clients and supervision of record keeping system for clients.

• Facilitated and trained primary and secondary co-operatives on cooperatives’ governance and basic financial management skills.

• Drafting business plans for start-up and on-going small business corporation to attained funding.

• Facilitated and trained Motheo TVET financial management students on accounting internships programmes.

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• Reviewed financial statements before finalisation against files for external audit.

• Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly reports to management and compile business valuation reports for clients.

2015-2016 Bongaz suppliers and trading-Logistics

Senior Accountant

• Processing of receipts and Payment on daily basis, posting of transactions into the computerized accounting system (Pastel Accounting) processing of payroll and collection on relevant payroll adjustment.

• Processing of invoice to clients and reconciliation of customer accounts and preparation of debtors’ age analysis and statements, reconciliation of creditor’s accounts, investigation of items and their resolution every month ends.

• Preparation of management reports with variance analysis and compilation of annual financial Statements then signing off.

• Drafted annual budgets and interim budgets to counter excessive expenditure in line with company policies, preparation and submission of VAT & PAYE returns and annual income tax returns on SARS efiling.

• Established and maintained assets register and assessed company operations to determine economic gains or loss in line with company policies.

• Processing of all scheduled payments on online banking application and other administration related activities where such need arise.

• I efficiently compiled financial reports, developed budgets, prepared performance variance analysis to assist senior management and Board of Members to make sound decision on the financial position of the organization.

• Prepared business activity summaries and forecasts of revenues, expenses and capital expenditures on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to foster sound financial decision.

• Analyze and interpret financial and budgetary reports, tax advisory to the members and risk evaluation and reduction strategies.

2015- Present Komsultant Pty Ltd- Accounting and tax practicing Director/Senior Accountant

• Assisted to help komsultant Pty Ltd expands from a part time accounting and tax consultancy in 12 months through vast contract negotiations to become a full time practicing firm

• Team building, good leadership skills and training brought a culture of a team of accountants which increased clientele significantly through customer service as a sales strategy I developed.

• Resolved all customers’ SARS disputes and made recommendations to clients’ tax affairs.

• Implemented cheap and efficient accounting systems to maintain reliable and accessible of financial information.

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• Designed performance and status report to foster an active environment and subscribed with a continuing professional development programme to be up to date with latest legislature and statutory laws amendments.

• Advised clients on tax consequences of company tax by identifying and calculating tax on profit chargeable to income tax, comprehensive computation of company tax liability and the use of use of exemptions and reliefs in deferring and minimizing company tax liabilities.

• I assisted clients with writing up of the books and records of their business on regular basis.

• Prepared financial statements and management reports for clients and liaised with stakeholders to enhance compliance with statutory laws (CIPC services).

• Implementation of internal personnel management control; fortnight/Monthly performance reviews

• Championed Komsultant Pty Ltd to become a SEDA & SEFA accredited service provider in areas of management consultancy, tax and accounting services.

• Assisted clients with tax assessments and disputes resolutions by applying relevant tax administration act rulings.

• Better understating of public and private entities reporting framework PFMA, GRAP, IFRS for SMMEs, Companies’ act and tax acts to increase compliance.

• Prepared audit files to enhance smooth audit by external auditors.

• Designed QMS management systems and comprehensive business plans for SEDA & SEFA clients.

• Developed financial management policies for clients to minimize financial risks and foster accountability and transparency.

• Reviewed and complied complex reconciliations schedules of clients.

• Periodically maintained clients’ payroll systems.

• Business skills facilitator at SEDA.

• Service SETA service provider on cooperative development program -Project manager.

• Accredited New Venture Creation skills facilitator and assessor. Education and Professional Qualifications

BCOM Financial Management University of Free-State Southern African Institute of Business Accountants: Business accountant in Practice SAIBA 4148 South African Institute of Tax Professionals: General Tax Practitioner No. 41737399 Others: SARS Tax Practitioner PR-0093675

Commissioner of Oath (SA)

ServiceSETA Accreditation Number 13846

QCTO Accreditation 20-SSS/ACC/1223109

Driver’s license: Code B 2012

Criminal record: None

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Professional Development

Financial skills Reporting Skills Leadership skills Mathematical skills Team building Risk analytical skills Accounting skills Creativity planning Management skills Training skills Leadership Skills Strategic Skills Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Sage Accounting Draftworx Pro-Business SARS efiling QuickBooks Complete Business Advisory ProjectMANAGER

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