Bayanda Mbeje
Accountant
Cape Town
Summary
I am a dedicated and motivated individual with completed SAICA articles seeking an organization to enhance knowledge and skills. Ready to apply theory and experience gained through SAICA articles while exploring industry details. Open to learning from others, increasing communication skills, and growing at all levels. Strong foundation in financial reporting, auditing, tax compliance, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork.
Experienced with financial auditing, risk assessment, and compliance management. Utilizes analytical skills to identify discrepancies and improve financial processes. Track record of enhancing internal controls and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR AUDITOR
PKF Constantia Valley Cape Town Inc.
02.2025 - Current
- Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
- Reduced instances of non-compliance by conducting thorough audits and providing clear recommendations for improvement.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Evaluated the accuracy of financial reporting systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Streamlined the audit process by leveraging technology tools such as data analytics software, leading to more efficient audits.
TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT
PKF Constantia Valley Cape Town Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
- Contributed to timely completion of financial audits by compiling necessary documentation and providing accurate information.
- Assisted senior accountants in the preparation of monthly financial reports for better decision making.
- Reduced errors in data entry by maintaining attention to detail when recording transactions in accounting software.
- Facilitated smooth payroll processing, calculating employee wages, deductions, and benefits accurately.
- Prepared straightforward tax returns and explained expected refund or income tax liability and due date for payment.
- Consistently met deadlines for assigned tasks, contributing to overall efficiency within the accounting department.
- Collaborated with team members during month-end closing procedures, resulting in timely submission of financial statements.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, adhering to company policies and professional ethics standards.
- Prepared detailed journal entries for accurate financial record keeping.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
CWC
Auditor General South Africa
06.2024 - 06.2024
Accounting Clerk
PKF Constantia Valley Cape Town Inc.
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Collaborated with other accounting clerks to maintain a cohesive and supportive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts.
- Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
CWC
Auditor General South Africa
06.2023 - 07.2023
CWC
Auditor General South Africa
10.2022 - 11.2022
Education
Matric - undefined
Sibusisiwe Comprehensive Technical High School
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of the Western Cape
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent knowledge of Economics Theories and Accounting
- Understanding entry of accounts in cash books
- Able to set immediate and long-term goals
- Willingness to learn new things
- Leadership
- Team work
- Fast learner
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- General ledger postings
- Taxation accounting
- Cash book analysis
- Cash flow analysis
- Income statement analysis
- Balance sheet analysis
- MS Office
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Power Point
- Pastel
- Sage
- Xero
- CaseWare
- Teammates
- Data analysis with MS access and Excel
- Knowledge on Pastel Intermediate
- Financial statement analysis
- Client relationship management
- Risk management
- Risk assessment
- Internal control evaluation
- Investment auditing
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Time management
- Financial reporting
- Financial statements review
Section name
- ID Number: 9905245459087
- Date of Birth: 24/05/1999
- Gender: Male
Section name
- ID Number: 9905245459087
- Date of Birth: 24/05/1999
- Gender: Male
Competencies Skills Knowledge Attributes
- Positive attitude
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent knowledge of Economics Theories and Accounting
- Understanding entry of accounts in cash books
- Able to set immediate and long-term goals
- Willingness to learn new things
- Leadership
- Team work
- Fast learner
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- General ledger postings
- Taxation accounting
- Cash book analysis & Cash flow analysis
- Income statement/Balance sheet analysis
Personal Information
References
- Ms Shaistha Hassan, Manager, 082 490 3908
- Mrs Raeesa Rahim, Manager, 074 876 9717
Timeline
SENIOR AUDITOR
PKF Constantia Valley Cape Town Inc.
02.2025 - Current
CWC
Auditor General South Africa
06.2024 - 06.2024
CWC
Auditor General South Africa
06.2023 - 07.2023
Accounting Clerk
PKF Constantia Valley Cape Town Inc.
02.2023 - 04.2024
CWC
Auditor General South Africa
10.2022 - 11.2022
TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT
PKF Constantia Valley Cape Town Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2025
Matric - undefined
Sibusisiwe Comprehensive Technical High School
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of the Western Cape
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