Keitumetse Pooe

• Manage monthly forecasting cycles for major projects, incorporating both resource and non-resource costs, with consideration for applicable tax implications (VAT and corporate tax).
• Provide financial oversight for EPMO initiatives, ensuring compliance with internal governance, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Analyse variances, link results to commercial structures, and advise senior management on cost efficiency and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with audit, compliance, and finance teams to ensure financial and tax controls are embedded in project budgeting and execution.

• Oversaw tax compliance including VAT, EMP submissions, and payroll verification.
• Developed accounting policies and ensured adherence to IFRS and legislative requirements.
• Supervised billing, payroll, month-end, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and numerous other financial processes.
• Managed cross-functional teams to successfully execute strategic financial initiatives.
• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by applying critical new Revenue accounting IFRS 15 standard adoption
• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent financial audits and controls implementation.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term financial objectives for the organisation.
• Maximised tax savings opportunities through diligent tax planning strategies in line with applicable laws and regulations.

• Applied business process management to streamline finance and compliance processes for clients, incorporating tax process improvements where applicable.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
• Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Streamlined project delivery processes, significantly reducing time to market for new product launches.

Southern Africa Reporting

• Compiling the Working Capital and Work in progress report.

• Determining Debtor’s age analysis and calculating and charging 90+ day interest and posting relevant journals.

• Performing debtor’s reconciliation

• Loading non-SAP based Southern African Countries’’ results onto system in order to run consolidate reports.

• Preparing and loading data onto system for Africa Reporting

• Review of balance sheet reconciliations

• Analytical review of monthly provisions (leave and bonus)

• Ad hoc transactions

• Compilation of StatsSA Quarterly Reports

Project Management

• Supporting the Africa Fund PMO and CFO in implementing strategies

• Support in developing Project Master, the maintenance thereof and the development of Tracking Templates

• Liaising with businesses on their individual Africa Investment Submission

• Sourcing and collating accounting, system, and process information with view of the development and finalisation of the Accounting Policy for the Fund

• Building relationship with Service Lines to understand the business, their needs in order to monitor, track and assist as PMO Finance

• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

• Completed three-year SAICA TOPP articles with rotations across audit, enforcement, risk management, and internal audit.
• Conducted VAT reviews, apportionment checks, and risk assessments in the mining sector.
• Engaged in enforcement audits and compliance verification processes for corporate taxpayers.
• Adept in Assurance/Investigative) Audit and Enforcement Audit
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Provide tax compliance and advisory services to SMEs, specializing in CIT, VAT, and PAYE.
• Interpret and apply the South African Income Tax Act and VAT Act, preparing accurate tax returns, and resolving SARS queries.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes, ensuring clients' full compliance with evolving tax requirements.
• Provided insight into complex taxation issues for both individual taxpayers and businesses, enabling informed decision-making.
• Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent customer service, resulting in repeat business.
• Conducted thorough research to stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance for all clients.
• Reduced tax liabilities for clients by identifying and implementing effective tax-saving strategies.
• Developed tax planning strategies for high net worth individuals, taking into consideration their unique financial circumstances and goals.