Keanu Castelyn
Junior Accountant
Summary
Detail-oriented Tax Preparer with 3 years of experience in tax preparation for numerous entities. Expert in managing paperwork for tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations and write-ups. Quick to build rapport with clients leading to long-term business relationships, adept at quickly assessing customer needs, developing strategic plans and completing returns to maximize deductions and minimize liabilities. Pursuing role with tax preparation services organization.
Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and unmatched support. Proficient in utilizing customer service best practices and adept at exploring different solutions to address customer needs effectively. Additionally, I handle CIPC services, including company registrations, am proficient in BO register compilations, and manage annual return submissions efficiently.
Dependable Market Representative develops and executes marketing plans prioritizing sustainable growth. Contributes to organizational promotion by emphasizing brand awareness and customer loyalty. Innovative professional consistently formulates practical promotion concepts.
Knowledgeable Content Editor offering diversified and adaptive writing techniques to support numerous media formats and marketing objectives. Specializing in communications, content creation and timely production. Skilled professional ready to bring 2 years' experience and leadership abilities toward dynamic new role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Bookkeeper
Medprac Financial Services
01.2020 - 04.2020
- VAT and EMP 201
- Processing Cash Books and GLs to Trial Balances.
- Acted as a role model for cash handling best practices, promoting a high level of professionalism and integrity among team members.
- Contributed to cash flow management by monitoring invoice due dates closely, scheduling payments strategically to maximize available funds without jeopardizing vendor relationships.
- Managed high volume of invoices, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining accuracy and organization.
Marketing Agent
EREA Home School Centre
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Increased revenue by 32% through effective marketing.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Developed and implemented quarterly and yearly marketing plans.
- Enhanced brand visibility with innovative marketing collateral designs.
- Developed branding and marketing partnerships with clients.
- Pitched, developed and oversaw marketing campaigns.
- Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
- Developed comprehensive marketing plans that integrated multiple channels, including paid advertising, social media, email, and content marketing.
Junior Bookkeeper
Megryan Financial Services
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Created staff expense and reimbursement tracker in Excel.
- Assisted with year-end closing activities, including adjusting journal entries, preparing trial balances, and compiling financial statements for review by external auditors or tax preparers.
- Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis to ensure accurate account balances were maintained.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes through the implementation of efficient systems and tools, reducing errors and saving time.
- Collaborated with senior bookkeeper to complete complex tasks such as tax filings, contributing to timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Performed data entry, paper filing, electronic archiving and used 10‐key and other machines and equipment to support office efficiency.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal colleagues and external clients/vendors during financial inquiries and transactions.
- Supported the preparation of annual budgets by providing relevant data and assisting with analysis.
Tax Advisor / CIPC Secretarial Duties
West-Evans Incorporated
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with clients'' other advisors, such as attorneys and financial planners, to create cohesive tax strategies that aligned with their overall financial goals.
- Assisted clients in reducing their tax liabilities through comprehensive tax planning and analysis.
- Contributed towards firm's development by continuously expanding expertise in specialized areas, such as estate planning or international taxation.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized tax advice and strategies.
- Evaluated potential impacts of new legislation on clients' finances, suggesting proactive measures accordingly.
- Monitored legislative developments impacting taxation policies on behalf of our clientele.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Handling Tax Returns for Both Individuals and Companies.
- Ensuring provisional tax returns are submitted and accounted for.
- Handling any SARS queries and client worries.
- Registration for companies via CIPC.
- Handling of beneficial ownership registers and annual returns.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Education
High School Diploma -
VOG Tuis Onderrig
Benoni 04.2013 - 01.2019
Course - Marketing
Udemy
Benoni 2022.01 - 2022.02
Course - Content Creation
Udemy
Benoni 03.2022 - 04.2022
Certificate - Personal Training And Nutritionist
TriFocus
Benoni 01.2021 - 12.2022
Skills
Bank Reconciliation
About
Castelynkeanu@gmail.com
+27 63 627 9927 ( Whatsapp )
+27 63 779 6387 ( Phone )
Languages
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hobbies
I enjoy reading books, playing video games, hitting the golf course, and staying active at the gym. I'm also passionate about marketing and content creation, blending creativity and strategy to make an impact.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceWork from home optionSoftware
Excel
GPT Creation
Mondaycom
GoHighlevel
Claycom
Pastel
Accfin
Quickbooks
Canva
Timeline
Tax Advisor / CIPC Secretarial Duties
West-Evans Incorporated
05.2024 - Current
Course - Content Creation
Udemy
03.2022 - 04.2022
Junior Bookkeeper
Megryan Financial Services
01.2022 - 05.2024
Course - Marketing
Udemy
2022.01 - 2022.02
Marketing Agent
EREA Home School Centre
07.2021 - 01.2022
Certificate - Personal Training And Nutritionist
TriFocus
01.2021 - 12.2022
Junior Bookkeeper
Medprac Financial Services
01.2020 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
VOG Tuis Onderrig
04.2013 - 01.2019
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