Years of professional accounting experience.
Abdur-Rahman Muhammad
Accounting Trainee
Port Shepstone
Summary
Ambitious and disciplined Accounting Professional with 19 months of SAICA articles completed and 2,010 documented core hours. Currently pursuing my BCom degree (Year 2), I temporarily transitioned to a non-training firm to solidify my academic foundation and broaden my practical experience. Armed with a valid discharge letter and readiness for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), I am now seeking a long-term commitment within a formal SAICA training environment. My focus is on leveraging my technical proficiency in Financial Reporting and Audit to add immediate value to a high-performing team while actively pursuing my CA(SA) designation.
Overview
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Certification
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Languages
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Years part time shop assistant
Work History
Accountant
Shaik, Gonzalves and Co
09.2025 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Pastel Processing bank statements to CaseWare.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Doing Individual tax returns,Company tax returns.
- Implemented new accounting software, leading to more efficient financial data management and reporting.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Accounting Trainee
LOCKHAT INCORPORATED
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Collaborate with senior accountants to assist in the preparation of accurate financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes through account reconciliation and journal entry preparation.
- Manage general ledger entries, ensuring meticulous maintenance of financial records.
- Contribute to audit processes, guaranteeing adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
- Execute bank statement, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reconciliations with precision.
- Analyze financial data to provide valuable insights for decision-making and to create comprehensive management reports.
- Enhance proficiency in accounting software while implementing best practices in financial reporting.
- Build a solid foundation in accounting principles, showcasing a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Assisted in preparing key financial statements, driving accuracy and compliance.
- Analyzed financial data to influence strategic decision-making for management.
- Gained expertise in accounting software, optimizing best practices for reporting.
- Supported month-end closes, reconciling accounts to enhance financial reporting.
- Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Extracted and manipulated data using NextSME system.
- Minimized errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough audits and identifying discrepancies for correction.
- Received, reviewed and verified validity and completeness of appropriation, accounting, and financial data.
Shop Assistant
ORIBI STATIONERY
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Gained hands-on experience in store operations by working Saturdays and during school holidays, enhancing customer service and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Assisted with stock management, including the receipt and organization of deliveries, ensuring optimal inventory levels.
- Enhanced store presentation by repacking shelves and displays for a visually appealing shopping experience.
- Processed Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) with a focus on accuracy in stock records.
- Facilitated till operations and supported customer transactions, contributing to efficient service delivery.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, reinforcing brand standards and improving customer satisfaction.
- Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Assisted customers in locating items, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
Education
High school diploma - Education
PORT SHEPSTONE ISLAMIC SCHOOL
Port Shepstone01-2023
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Regent Business School
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT EXCEL
TAX PREPARATION
BOOKKEEPING
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
ACCOUNTING TRAINEE
AUDITING
VAT PROCESSING
CASEWARE SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
AFS PREPARATION
TIME MANAGEMENT
TAX PREPARATION
SAGE/PASTEL PROCESSING
Bookkeeping
Interests
GYM, PHOTOGRAPHY, FOOTBALL, GAMING
Additional Information
code 8 drivers license
Gym
English
photography
football
gaming
COURSE
- LOCKHAT INCORPORATED
- Balling Academy Course
- Dec 2023 - Dec 2023
Software
Caseware
Sage/Pastel
Simple Pay
Greatsoft
E-Filing
Certification
Xero Advisor Certificate
Timeline
Accountant
Shaik, Gonzalves and Co
09.2025 - Current
Xero Advisor Certificate
03-2025
Accounting Trainee
LOCKHAT INCORPORATED
01.2024 - 08.2025
Shop Assistant
ORIBI STATIONERY
01.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Regent Business School
04.2001 -
High school diploma - Education
PORT SHEPSTONE ISLAMIC SCHOOL