Karabo Kgowa
Polokwane
Summary
Detail-oriented Financial Accountant and Audit Senior with completed SAICA articles and active AGA(SA) registration. Prepares financial statements and filings, ensuring compliance with IFRS, GRAP, PFMA/MFMA, and donor-funded audit environments. Collaborates with stakeholders, manages deadlines, and mentors junior accountants.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior
Chapu Chartered Accountants Inc
Polokwane
07.2025 - Current
- Lead financial statement engagements ensuring full compliance with IFRS and GRAP across diverse client portfolios.
- Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting and implement practical improvements to strengthen processes.
- Support clients through year-end close, audit preparation, and audit clearance, consistently meeting deadlines.
- Reviewed journals, supporting schedules, and trial balances, ensuring accuracy and readiness for audit.
- Perform comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations - cash, receivables, payables, fixed assets, and provisions.
- Prepared management reports that highlighted financial risks and variances, facilitating informed executive decision-making.
- Mentored junior accountants on IFRS principles and reconciliations, enhancing team capability in financial documentation standards.
SAICA Trainee Accountant
Chapu Chartered Accountants Inc
Polokwane
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with IFRS and GRAP standards.
- Applied income tax and provisional tax calculations for corporate and individual clients.
- Processed and filed company (ITR14) and individual (ITR12) tax returns, effectively resolving SARS queries and correspondence.
- Performed VAT reconciliations, PAYE reconciliations, and UIF declarations in compliance with SARS and DoL requirements.
- Conducted bank, creditor, debtor, and payroll reconciliations and processed journals to the general ledger.
- Gained extensive public sector audit exposure, collaborating with entities such as SAPS, Office of the Premier (Limpopo), NDoH (Global Fund), NRF, NSFAS, Molemole & Ephraim Mogale Municipalities, University of Venda, and Mopani TVET College.
- Performed AGSA pre-issuance audit file reviews for NSFAS and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.
Accountant
Certified Master Auditors (SA) Inc
Centurion
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Prepared and filed ITR14 and ITR12 tax returns, resolving SARS eFiling queries to maintain compliance.
- Processed daily accounting transactions and reconciled accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Processed and submitted UIF declarations, ensuring adherence to Department of Labour requirements.
Trainee Accountant (Fixed-Term)
Chapu Chartered Accountants & Auditors
Midrand
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted financial audits for SMEs, prepared audit working papers, and identified control weaknesses to enhance financial compliance.
- Contributed to the preparation of tax returns and VAT submissions, adhering to regulatory requirements.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and processed journal entries and adjustments to maintain accurate records.
- Provided administrative support to the accounting team, including data entry, file management, and correspondence handling.
Trainee Accountant
Nameng Chartered Accountants (SA) Inc
Pretoria
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Compiled financial statements and processed payroll for timely reporting.
- Contributed to the preparation of tax returns and VAT submissions, adhering to regulatory requirements.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and processed journal entries and adjustments to maintain accurate records.
- Maintained accurate financial records and implemented filing systems to enhance data retrieval.
- Provided administrative support to the accounting team, including data entry, file management, and correspondence handling.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy -
University of Limpopo
01-2019
National Senior Certificate -
George Tladi Technical High School
01-2014
Skills
- Financial statements (IFRS & GRAP)
- Financial reporting
- IFRS compliance
- Audit preparation
- Internal controls
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting software expertise
- Team leadership
- Mentoring junior staff
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Results-Driven approach
Certification
- Registered AGA(SA) - Associate General Accountant (SAICA)
- Work Smarter with Microsoft Excel, 2024-02-01
- Intel Learn Easy Steps, 2021-02-01
- Driver's Licence: Code 10 (C1)
Custom
- Mr. Hlahla Mathebula, Audit Senior, Chapu Chartered Accountants Inc, 0617977197
- Mr. Ernest Baloyi, Audit Manager, Chapu Chartered Accountants Inc, 0784501171
- Mr. Hanyani Malumbete, Assistant Audit Manager, Chapu Chartered Accountants Inc, 0716775317
Timeline
Audit Senior
Chapu Chartered Accountants Inc
07.2025 - Current
SAICA Trainee Accountant
Chapu Chartered Accountants Inc
07.2022 - 06.2025
Accountant
Certified Master Auditors (SA) Inc
01.2022 - 02.2022
Trainee Accountant (Fixed-Term)
Chapu Chartered Accountants & Auditors
04.2021 - 10.2021
Trainee Accountant
Nameng Chartered Accountants (SA) Inc
02.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Accountancy -
University of Limpopo
National Senior Certificate -
George Tladi Technical High School