Karen Janeke
Three Rivers
Summary
Experienced Tax Accountant with 20 years in tax compliance and financial reporting. Manages tax returns and disputes while ensuring regulatory adherence. Delivers precise financial statements and drives process improvements to optimise operations. Coordinates month-end and year-end closing processes, enhancing cash flow management and reporting accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Accountant
Hage Projects
Vanderbijlpark
05.2020 - Current
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
- Practiced tax accounting policies, rules and regulations to comply with applicable standards.
- Generated financial statements documenting revenue, expenses and liabilities.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Processed quarterly and annual tax reports, ensuring accurate calculation and analysis of deferred tax while summarising transactions.
- Prepared accurate returns and represented taxpayers in disputes with tax officials.
- Calculated, prepared and filed payroll taxes for clients.
- Monitored changes in tax law and regulation, ensuring all advice and submissions remained compliant.
- Reconciled bank accounts of organisation to verify accuracy of cash records and prevent fraud or unusual activity.
- Reviewed financial statements and conducted tax audits to identify and rectify discrepancies, enhancing compliance accuracy.
- Processed tax provisions schedules to comply with deadlines, avoiding penalties.
- Assisted clients with VAT registration and returns, ensuring compliance with complex regulations and providing guidance throughout the process.
- Computed payable hours tax withholdings and deductions for employees to payroll taxes for employees.
- Maintained updated chart of accounts following correct procedures and including current, accurate details.
- Reported on operating income, expenses against budgets and forecasted trends.
- Modified comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect organisational growth and expansion.
Senior Accountant
Hage Projects
Vanderbijlpark
05.2006 - Current
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to maintain accurate records.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank statements, ensuring all financial transactions were accurately recorded.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Generated financial statements documenting revenue, expenses and liabilities.
- Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, delivering accurate financial reporting within established deadlines.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
- Oversaw payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments to all employees.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating a transparent and efficient audit process.
- Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
- Managed payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries, bonuses, and deductions.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable processes to enhance cash flow management and strengthen vendor relations.
- Maintained updated chart of accounts following correct procedures and including current, accurate details.
- Reported on operating income, expenses against budgets and forecasted trends.
- Prepared and submitted VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations, minimising company tax liabilities.
- Oversaw month-end and year-end close processes, producing reliable financial statements within tight deadlines.
- Reviewed financial statements and tax audits in detail to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Prepared accurate returns and represented taxpayers in disputes with tax officials.
- Analysed financial data to generate detailed reports, supporting senior management in strategic decision-making.
- Developed and maintained internal control systems to prevent errors and fraud in financial transactions.
- Managed year-end processes to calculate and return accurate tax amounts to HMRC.
- Prepared accurate and timely tax returns, ensuring compliance with HM Revenue and Customs regulations.
- Calculated, prepared and filed payroll taxes for clients.
- Established and maintained relationships with banking institutions, optimising financial operations and services.
- Conducted detailed financial audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures to uphold integrity.
- Advised management on financial planning and risk management, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Compiled financial information, figures and forecasts for budgetary decision-making.
- Recommended strategies for optimising taxation and minimising liabilities in future tax periods.
- Negotiated favourable terms with suppliers and service providers, achieving notable cost reductions.
- Oversaw the completion of VAT returns, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Confirmed payment arrangements and finalised customer payment dates and contact information.
- Implemented payment reminders via email, SMS, and phone calls, increasing successful repayment rates.
- Contacted customers and discussed unresolved issues and past-due payments to update customer accounts.
- Reported on financial situation to guide decision-making and budget formulation.
- Helped managers set budgets based on forecasts and available resources.
- Prepared and dispatched final demand letters to debtors, outlining legal actions for non-payment.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Accounting
Senior Accounting
ICB01-2010
Higher National Diploma - Taxation
Unisa
Pretoria01-2001
Certificate of Higher Education - Matric
Vaalpark High
Vaalpark01-2007
Skills
- Tax compliance
- Financial reporting
- Tax return filing
- Taxation analysis
- Payroll administration
- Cash flow management
- Problem solving
- Audit coordination
- Income tax calculations
- Excel proficiency
- Taxation knowledge
- Tax accounting specialization
- Account reconciliations
- Payroll processing
- VAT returns preparation
- General ledger accounting
- Financial analysis
- Advanced bookkeeping skills
- Accounting software expertise
- Tax legislation understanding
- Self-Assessment return filing
- Tax law compliance
- Bookkeeping
- Tax knowledge
- Financial statement analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Tax accounting specialisation
- VAT preparation
- Payroll
- Cost Accounting
- Management accounting
- Account reconciliation
- Tax computation proficiency
- Knowledge of accounting software
- Cash Flow analysis
- Financial modelling
- Corporation tax expertise
- Client consultation
- Budget analysis
- Payroll taxes management
- Account reconciliation processes
- Financial planner
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Audit procedures
- Budget and cashflow
- Budget forecasting expertise
- Account reconciliation expert
- Spreadsheet competencies
- Auditing expertise
- SAP expertise
- Bookkeeping expertise
- Credit control
Languages
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- NQ Level 6
- Diploma in Taxation
Interests
- Reading
- Spending time with love ones
Timeline
Tax Accountant
Hage Projects
05.2020 - Current
Senior Accountant
Hage Projects
05.2006 - Current
NVQ Level 5 - Accounting
Senior Accounting
Higher National Diploma - Taxation
Unisa
Certificate of Higher Education - Matric
Vaalpark High