Anele Thabang Makhobotloane
Manager, Admin & Finance
Pretoria
Summary
Self-motivated Manager brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements. Adapt easy to new environment and always accept new challenge with enthusiasm. Pay high attention to detail, analytical and strive for excellence. Always keen to interact with clients and staff, and great team player.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager, Admin & Finance
Leshape (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Assist in the implementation of any new accounting software.
- Generated reports to suggest corrective actions and process improvements.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Leveraged bookkeeping software and automated processes to reduce errors.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Audited client financial records to determine tax liability.
- Analysis of reported monthly expense and revenue variances and perform explanations
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns, prepare consolidated reports and reconciliations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Senior VAT Consultant
Maximum Profit Recovery (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Supported clients with business procedures, document management, and data modeling.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Senior Consultant, Accounting & Audit
Kant Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Assessed needs for projects and made proposals to senior executives.
- Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
- Presented project scopes to employees and executives, proposing timelines, budgets and specifications.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
Senior Tax Consultant
MBD Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Durban
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Helped organization maintain full compliance with local legislations and international financial reporting requirements.
- Completed in-depth research into tax issues affecting organization and clients activities to offer expert advice and accurately prepare submissions.
- Handled business clients' requirements in special areas such as VAT and tax legislation.
- Reviewed financial reports to correctly ascertain taxation and statement requirements.
- Responded promptly to official SARS notices requiring clarifications and additional submissions.
- Reconciled tax accounts to prevent discrepancies and maintain readiness for expected tax liabilities.
- Taught junior staff how to prepare statements, resolve discrepancies, filing tax returns and maximize efficiency.
- Checked data input and verified totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry or procedures.
- Conducted reviews of internal and client tax documentation, reducing errors related to missed tax benefits and incorrect declarations.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Facilitated communication between clients and tax authorities.
Tax Auditor
Maximum Profit Recovery (Pty) Ltd
East London
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Communicated and resolved technical and controversial tax matters with professional judgment.
- Processed and adjusted tax forms by entering data into computer system and comparing with tax assessment data and data from previous year.
- Supported appeals activities such as conducting research and assembling appeals packages.
- Prepared audit appointment letters, written audit findings and reports with recommendations.
- Made on-site visits to inspect client operations, activities and validity of clients tax records, examining and assessing validity and accuracy.
- Created accurate monthly report and submitted in accordance with established schedule to SARS and the client.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
Financial Accountant
Umnotho Business Consultant (Pty) Ltd
Durban
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Stayed on top of applicable laws and regulations requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by uncovering and correcting outstanding financial problems and account errors.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expenditure, revenue, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Examined, reviewed and gathered financial statements for municipalities and government entities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Reviewed day-to-day accounting processes to maintain financial accuracy.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Science - Financial Accounting
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Financial Accounting
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha, South Africa 02.2005 - 12.2008
Skills
Product knowledge
Currency counting
Money handling
Customer Relations
Cash register systems
Cash register operation
Cash Handling
Time management skills
Account verification
Systems and software programs
Financial auditing
AP and AR management
Bookkeeping
GAAP, IFRS understanding
Account Reconciliation
Interpersonal relations
Collections
Tax audit procedures
Corporate tax preparation
Filing system management
Verbal/written communication
Accuracy
Tax law compliance
Microsoft Word & Excel
Research and internet
Documentation and reporting
Certification
Tax Practitioner SA (SAIT)
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Family picnics, News and Sport, Netflix
Timeline
Manager, Admin & Finance
Leshape (Pty) Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Senior VAT Consultant
Maximum Profit Recovery (Pty) Ltd
02.2023 - 04.2023
Senior Consultant, Accounting & Audit
Kant Consulting (Pty) Ltd
01.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Tax Consultant
MBD Consulting (Pty) Ltd
07.2020 - 12.2021
Tax Practitioner SA (SAIT)
07-2019
Tax Auditor
Maximum Profit Recovery (Pty) Ltd
07.2018 - 06.2020
Financial Accountant
Umnotho Business Consultant (Pty) Ltd
02.2016 - 06.2018
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Science - Financial Accounting
University of South Africa
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Financial Accounting
Walter Sisulu University
02.2005 - 12.2008