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John-Michael Bennett
Chartered Accountant (SA) MBA
Pretoria
Summary
Strategic-thinking individual experienced in maximising tax efficiency. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving financial performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director
Nuvia Business Solutions
Pretoria
11.2019 - Current
- Drafting and review of IFRS and IFRS for SME financial statements for companies, trusts & close corporations
- Accounting & bookkeeping services for small to medium companies
- Assurance engagements including audits, independent reviews, agreed-upon procedures and the audit of attorney and real estate agent trust accounts
- Tax planning for companies, trusts & individuals as well as the submission of various returns including IT12, IT14, VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, IT14SD
- Maintenance of secretarial records as well providing secretarial assistance to clients
- Assisting clients with the design and implementation of internal controls
- Managing client relationships
Director
Boshoff Drotsky Inc
Centurion
03.2014 - 10.2019
- Manage client relationships
- Manage audit teams ranging between 10 & 12 people
- Review & drafting of IFRS & IFRS for SME financial statements
- Tax planning
- Audit engagement quality control
- SAICA Accredited Training Officer
- Review of monthly accounting by staff
- Established an efficient audit department which passed two IRBA reviews
Audit Manager
Boshoff Drotsky Inc
Centurion
08.2008 - 02.2013
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Trained and mentored staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Education
MBA - General
Wits Business School
Johannesburg 12.2020 - 12.2020
Higher Diploma in Taxation - Direct & Indirect Tax
International Institute of Tax & Finance
Johannesburg 01.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Auditor - Auditing
Independent Regulatory Board of Auditors
Johannesburg 06.2013 - 12.2013
APT Program - Auditing
Accounting Professional Training
Johannesburg 06.2013 - 11.2013
CA (SA) - Accounting, Tax & Auditing
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Johannesburg 01.2013 - 06.2013
PG Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences - Accounting, Tax, Auditing & Financial Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria 01.2012 - 11.2012
PG Diploma in Accounting Sciences - Accounting, Tax, Financial Management & Auditing
University of South Africa
Pretoria 01.2010 - 11.2010
BCompt Chartered Accountancy - Accounting, Tax, Financial Management & Auditing
University of South Africa
Pretoria 01.2003 - 06.2006
Skills
- Issues resolution
Affiliations
- SAICA
- IRBA
- Registered Tax Practitioner
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Timeline
MBA - General
Wits Business School
12.2020 - 12.2020
Director
Nuvia Business Solutions
11.2019 - Current
Higher Diploma in Taxation - Direct & Indirect Tax
International Institute of Tax & Finance
01.2015 - 06.2016
Director
Boshoff Drotsky Inc
03.2014 - 10.2019
Registered Auditor - Auditing
Independent Regulatory Board of Auditors
06.2013 - 12.2013
APT Program - Auditing
Accounting Professional Training
06.2013 - 11.2013
CA (SA) - Accounting, Tax & Auditing
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
01.2013 - 06.2013
PG Diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences - Accounting, Tax, Auditing & Financial Management
University of South Africa
01.2012 - 11.2012
PG Diploma in Accounting Sciences - Accounting, Tax, Financial Management & Auditing
University of South Africa
01.2010 - 11.2010
Audit Manager
Boshoff Drotsky Inc
08.2008 - 02.2013
BCompt Chartered Accountancy - Accounting, Tax, Financial Management & Auditing
University of South Africa
01.2003 - 06.2006
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