SHARON JEPHTA
S E N I O R A C C O U N T A N T
PROFILE
An accomplished, dynamic and forward-thinking senior accountant with an entrepreneurial spirit and unmatched drive within the finance industry. Possesses a myriad of strong experience in financial and accounting field. Able to work under pressure, handle multiple responsibilities while simultaneously maintaining a high working standard and displaying a high level of professionalism, dedication and attention to detail. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, strategic planning, organising, leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation and time management skills coupled with the ability to develop positive relationships with diverse individuals as well as a high level of attention to detail and analytical thinking. Possesses an uncommon work ethic coupled with a business-orientated mind set.
E D U C A T I O N — E XPERIENCE
1) Qualification: Business accountant in
practice (professional qualification).
Year: 2020
2) Qualification: Post-graduate diploma in
professional accountant in practice
Institution: South African institute of
professional accountants.
Articles completed: December 2014
Qualifying exams completed: June 2015
3) Qualification: Bachelors’ of Commerce
in Accounting.
University: University of Free State
Year completed: 2010
4) Qualification: Matric
School: Pietersburg High School
Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Physics,
Biology, Accounting, Maths.
Year: 2006
K E Y S K I L L S —
1) Attention to detail, analytical skills,
critical thinking & problem-solving skills.
September 2018 – Current
Senior Accountant • Nexia SAB&T
Accurately and timeously conduct the monthly processing of VAT, together with the reconciliation of VAT control accounts.
Conduct the calculations of VAT payable and receivable on a monthly basis, with the goal of ensuring a high level of accuracy.
Oversee and conduct employee reconciliations timeously and in-line with company objectives.
Accurately conduct the procession of year end transactions and journals as well as all calculation with a goal of producing reliable and financial statements.
Oversee and manage all CIPC submissions and ensuring compliance to all relevant requirements.
Conduct all tax-related calculations accurately for individuals as well as companies and trusts.
Conduct the preparation of financial statement and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards for small businesses, as well as ensure compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and GRAP.
Ensure the highest level of accuracy of financial statements.
Oversee and review the performance of junior staff members with the goal of improving performance and ensuring the highest working standard.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times. July 2015 – August 2018
Senior Accountant • KPMG
Conduct the monthly VAT processing, as well as the reconciliation of VAT control accounting.
Accurately calculate the monthly VAT payable and receivable in-line with company objectives.
Ensure transactions are timeously and accurately processed on Pastel up to trial balance.
Conduct the preparation of financial statement and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards for small businesses, as well as ensure compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and GRAP.
Ensure the highest level of accuracy of financial statements. Penina Park, Polokwane 060-***-**** / 072-***-**** *********@**********.*** REFERENCES
Name: Mr. Derek Coetzee (Senior Manager) Name: Mr. George Malan (Director) Company: PwC Company: PwC
Telephone: 082-***-**** Telephone: 082-***-****
Name: Mr. Komapi Matome (Senior Accountant) Name: Mrs. Elize Van Staaden (Manager) Company: KPMG Company: KPMG
Telephone: 082-***-**** Telephone: 082-***-****
Name: Basani Bamuza Name: Kgati Raganya ( Assistant Manager) Company: Nexia SAB&T Company: Nexia SAB&T
Telephone: 076-***-**** Telephone: 076-***-****
2) Excellent reading, writing, listening &
speaking skills.
3) Time management, organising &
strategic planning skills.
4) Interpersonal and communication skills.
5) Conflict management & leadership
skills.
6) Negotiation skills.
7) Business and financial acumen.
C O M P U T E R L I T E R A C Y
—
1) Microsoft Excel
2) Microsoft Word
3) Sage Pastel Accounting
4) CaseWare
5) SARS e-filing (Vat & income tax
submission).
6) Xero Online Accounting System.
K E Y
A C H I E V E M E N T S –
1) Worked with many large clients such
as municipalities, Gateway Airport Authority
Limited (GAAL) and many private clients.
Oversee and review the performance of junior staff members with the goal of improving performance and ensuring the highest working standard.
Conduct all tax-related calculations accurately for individuals as well as companies and trusts.
Attend to SARS audits in order to ensure compliance and act as point of first contact for external auditors.
January 2011 – June 2015
Trainee Accountant / External auditor (Article position) • PriceWaterHouseCoopers
Produce client reports timeously.
Perform accounting work for both internal and external clients.
Complete tax returns accurately.
Manage personal performance adequately.
Work effectively in teams.
Uphold ethics and values and act with integrity at all times.
Write clearly and succinctly.
Set clear objectives and plan activities.
Work productively and in a challenging environment. January 2011 – June 2015
Accounting Consultant • PriceWaterHouseCoopers
Conduct the monthly VAT processing, as well as the reconciliation of VAT control accounting.
Accurately calculate the monthly VAT payable and receivable in-line with company objectives.
Ensure transactions are timeously and accurately processed on Pastel up to trial balance.
Conduct the preparation of financial statement and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards for small businesses, as well as ensure compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and GRAP.
Ensure the highest level of accuracy of financial statements.