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Lamees Khan
Accountant, Tax Practitioner
Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations. Detail-oriented Accountant with 20 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Resourceful Accounting professional with 20 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level financial position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
Jarcon Engineering
Wellington, Western Cape
02.2020 - Current
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Accountant Assistant
Wealthy Women Outsourcing, Ntaba Resource & Project Management, Karos Bedryf, Karos Ontwikkeling
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
09.2016 - Current
- Provided clerical support to all accounting professionals in department.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Answered phone calls regarding financial matters such as payments due.
- Produced and distributed invoices and financial documents.
- Used spreadsheets to track data and produce charts.
- Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
- Documented business expenses and sales.
- Organized office systems to maximize efficiency and completeness of records.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Contributed to annual budget development and quarterly forecasts to support continuous adherence.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
- Supervised accounting staff to provide feedback and evaluate progress.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations, and cash flow.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Composed business correspondence and official documents to assist accounting staff.
- Took meeting notes to compose detailed summaries.
- Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel to foster welcoming atmosphere.
Education
High School Diploma -
Luckhoff Senior Secondary School
Stellenbosch, Cape Town 01.1990 - 12.2006
Skills
Calculating liabilities
MS Office Suite
Account Reconciliation
Administrative support
Bookkeeping
QuickBooks expert
Financial statements expertise
Financial Management
Finance
Cash Flow analysis
Account reconciliation processes
Budgeting
Intuit QuickBooks specialist
Certification
Affiliate Member of SAIPA
Interests
Camping, long walks, reading
Timeline
Accountant
Jarcon Engineering
02.2020 - Current
Affiliate Member of SAIPA
01-2017
Accountant Assistant
Wealthy Women Outsourcing, Ntaba Resource & Project Management, Karos Bedryf, Karos Ontwikkeling
09.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Luckhoff Senior Secondary School
01.1990 - 12.2006