Bakani Ngulani
Senior Accountant
Johannesburg
Summary
Goal-focused Certified Public Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering10 years of experience handling finances for over 100 clients spanning across all industries. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations. Assertive leader with dedication to leading a team from behind by taking up exemplary behavior and keeping tema morale high.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Practice Manager - Head of Reporting
BN Business Solutions
Johannesburg
05.2016 - Current
- Oversaw accounting team of 13 bookkeepers and accountants in servicing over 80 diverse clients.
- Performing sales pitches and customer onboarding across various industries.
- Liaised with clients regarding financial plans, objectives and overall business growth.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Offered advice and direction to help clients better understand financial goals.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Reviewed financial statements and tax returns before submission to clients and tax authorities.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
Audit Trainee
Jim Tank Advisory
Johannesburg
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Developed understanding of company audit methodology, approach and tools while working under supervision of licensed auditors.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Established accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Organized and carried out proactive month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Supported operations by communicating with customers, filing documents and managing data.
- Assisted clients with ensuring all types were kept compliant namely payroll taxes, value added tax and income tax.
Audit Trainee
Grant Thornton
Bulawayo
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
- Assisted auditor senior in performing audits in the following key cycles: revenue, payroll, expenses, payables, receivables and assets.
- Assisted bookkeeping department with capturing transactions for clients on accounting software to prepare trial balances.
- Drafted annual financial statements and monthly management accounts for clients.
- Assisted secretarial department with company registration and maintenance.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration Degree - Business Administration And Management
National University of Science And Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 02.2019 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting
University of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2013 - 11.2015
Cambridge IGCSE -
Midlands Christian College
Midlands, Zimbabwe 01.2010 - 11.2011
Skills
Expertise in financial reporting software namely Xero, Quickbooks, Pastel, Draftworx and Caseware
Accomplishments
- Sage 702 Small Business Awards
- South African National Small Business Chamber
- SADC Titans Building Nations Awards
- Impumelelo Top Empowerment Award
- The Bizz International Awards
Entrepreneur of the year finalist
National Young Entrepreneur Champion
Top 3 Business and Professional Services Award
Recognition for Commitment to Transformation
South African Professional Services Award
Affiliations
- Southern African Institute for Business Accountants (SAIBA) -Registered Business Accountant in Practice (Equivalent to CPA)
- Institute of Directors Southern Africa (IODSA)- Registered Director, Individual Member
- Institute of Risk Management (IRMSA) -Certified Risk Assessor
- South African Institute of Tax Practitioners (SAIT) -Registered Tax Practitioner
- Institute of Internal Auditors of South Africa (IIASA) -Registered Internal Auditor
Hobbies
I enjoy boating during the weekends and travelling; both provide me with a much needed relaxation from the hardwork put in to ensure client's accounting and taxation affairs are kept up to date.
Timeline
Executive Master of Business Administration Degree - Business Administration And Management
National University of Science And Technology
02.2019 - 11.2022
Practice Manager - Head of Reporting
BN Business Solutions
05.2016 - Current
Audit Trainee
Jim Tank Advisory
07.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting
University of South Africa
01.2013 - 11.2015
Audit Trainee
Grant Thornton
01.2012 - 05.2014
Cambridge IGCSE -
Midlands Christian College
01.2010 - 11.2011
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