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Lameez  Masher

Lameez Masher

Nelspruit

Summary

I am a driven and detail-oriented graduate with a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting from UNISA, currently pursuing a career in law with the intention of specializing in family and child protection. I will begin my LLB degree also through UNISA, and I am seeking entry-level legal experience to build practical insight alongside my academic journey.

With a strong background in analytical thinking, research, and document preparation, developed through both my accounting studies and personal legal experiences, I bring a unique combination of professionalism, empathy, and lived perspective to the legal field. I have a growing interest in family law, constitutional rights, and the impact of legal systems on vulnerable populations, especially women and children.

My goal is to contribute meaningfully in a legal support role such as a paralegal or legal assistant, where I can assist with casework, documentation, research, and client liaison. I am adaptable, thorough, and committed to upholding the principles of justice and human dignity, while gaining the experience necessary to become a skilled and impactful legal professional in South Africa.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Assistant

In Sync Tax (UK)
Cape Town
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided administrative support to Accountancy Specialists, including communicating with clients by phone & email
  • Recording of transactions including sales, purchases, income, receipts, and payments by our clients
  • Ensured that all databases are kept up to date with progressing work and client details
  • Built effective relationships with potential clients and existing customers
  • Understood and pro-actively supported the work of the Tax Specialists
  • Worked as part of a team to achieve the departmental standards and objectives
  • Helped clients understand complex tax matters to improve their decision-making process.
  • Boosted client satisfaction with timely and accurate tax returns.
  • Handled queries from clients relating to their financial affairs accurately and professionally.
  • Managed a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality service consistently.
  • Reviewed financial statements for correct calculation of taxes owed.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive client information, fostering trust relationships with clientele.
  • Liaised with HM Revenue and Customs to resolve clients' inquiries.
  • Identified and helped correct errors in financial data or accounting practices.
  • Worked with large volumes of data, completed accurate calculations, and presented results in required formats.
  • Used spreadsheet software to compile and analyse financial data.
  • Evaluated financial information to detect and investigate suspected fraud.


Reason for leaving: Relocated back to family support system due to completing my final year of my degree and had fallen pregnant.


Claims Administrator

Liberty Group
Johannesburg
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Delivered claims related administrative support services by investigating customer coverage and company policy regarding a claim through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Capturing of claims, processing of refunds, building client relationships, and processing of member terminations.
  • Accountable for own work quality, standards and outputs related to policies, procedures, and defined processes.
  • Proactively identified problems, applied known solutions, and escalated more difficult problems.
  • Planned for task execution and adjusted priorities against an established plan.
  • Reconciled specific individual claim histories.
  • Under guidance, processed all new and adjustments to area specific claims accurately and timely, ensuring claimants needs are met within authority levels.
  • Generated a variety of documents according to set standards and prescribed guidelines.
  • Under guidance, contributed to the provision of a comprehensive administrative service through the correct interpretation and application of procedures.
  • Collated, recorded, and examined information to make claim settlement determinations.


Reason for leaving: Better opportunity with regard to salary and contract agreement being full time, as well as being more inclined with my field of study.

Administrative Assistant

LEEPAM T/A MODSKWOD
Pretoria
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Filing Documents
  • Updating income and expenditure spreadsheets
  • Preparing VAT
  • Reconciling bank statements
  • Basic functions on the SARS eFiling system
  • Sundry tasks


Reason for leaving: Company closed down as a result of COVID19.


Administrative Assistant

MGS INSURANCE BROKERAGE
Pretoria
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Filing Documents
  • Updating income and expenditure spreadsheets
  • Preparing VAT
  • Reconciling bank statements
  • Basic functions on the SARS eFiling system
  • Reason for leaving: Company closed down as a result of COVID19.

Education

Bachelor of Law: LLB -

University of South Africa
South Africa
04/2025 -

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Financial Accounting

University of South Africa
South Africa
01/2021 - 12/2023

Short course in Excel -

UDEMY ONLINE

NSC -

HOËRSKOOL BARBERTON
01/2013 - 12/2017

Skills

  • Tax Preparation
  • Tax Software
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Entry
  • Financial Data
  • Legal Administration
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Customer Support
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
  • Collaborative Work
  • Computer Literacy
  • Confidentiality
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Email Etiquette
  • General Administration
  • Problem Solving
  • Professional Phone Skills
  • Self-confidence
  • Spreadsheets
  • Strategy
  • Tax Advisory
  • Teamwork
  • Advertising
  • Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Discrepancy Resolution
  • Client Relations
  • Business Process
  • Ledger Management
  • Budgets

Languages

English
Native
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 01/04/00
  • Nationality: South African Indian

Affiliations

  • Writing Poetry
  • Reading
  • Journaling
  • Staying Fit

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • KPMG VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME PARTICIPANT
    INSIDESHERPA
    Online
    JUN 2020 - JUL 2020
    I participated in the open access KPMG Virtual Experience Programme with InsideSherpa.
    Tasks completed include:
    • Task A – Data Quality Assessment
    • Task B – Data Insights
    • Task C – Data Insights and Presentations


GRANT THORNTON VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME PARTICIPANT
FORAGE
Online
JUL 2020 - JUL 2020
I participated in the open access Grant Thornton Virtual Experience Programme with Forage. 

Tasks completed include: 

• Planning – Trial balance mapping, variance analysis, excel skills, analytical skills, reviewing detailed information, and drawing insights.
• Fieldwork – Understanding audit assertions, analysis of non-financial information, and
superannuation. 

• Completion and Reporting – Understanding financial statements, detailed review communication, and written skills.



MCGRATHNICOL VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME PARTICIPANT
FORAGE
Online
MAR 2021 - MAR 2021
I participated in the open access McGrathNicol Virtual Experience Programme with Forage. Tasks completed include: 

• Financial Performance Review – Understanding ratio analysis and determining company viability. 

• Recovering Assets – Understanding types of assets, exploring sales methods, and conduction asset valuations. 

• Creditor Distributions – Determining creditor distributions and communicating with stakeholders.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tax Assistant

In Sync Tax (UK)
05.2022 - 12.2022

Claims Administrator

Liberty Group
09.2021 - 04.2022

Administrative Assistant

LEEPAM T/A MODSKWOD
06.2021 - 06.2022

Administrative Assistant

MGS INSURANCE BROKERAGE
06.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Law: LLB -

University of South Africa
04/2025 -

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences - Financial Accounting

University of South Africa
01/2021 - 12/2023

Short course in Excel -

UDEMY ONLINE

NSC -

HOËRSKOOL BARBERTON
01/2013 - 12/2017
Lameez Masher