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-***-**** adrc81@r.postjobfree.com 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.

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