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Mori Reuben Masoeu
Managing Director
Bethlehem,Free State
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Managing Director with over 30 years of experience in driving business growth and operational excellence across diverse sectors. Expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and team development, complemented by a proven track record of optimizing processes and enhancing productivity. Recognized for building high-performance teams and fostering collaborative environments that align with organizational goals. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge to deliver impactful solutions and capitalize on emerging market trends.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
MAB Accountants (Pty) Ltd
01.2004 - Current
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners and investors.
- Managed financial, operational, and human resources to optimize overall business performance.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Provided business development and advisory services to SME clients, preparing and submitting business plans to finance houses.
- Provides Accounting Services (preparation of AFS) for local Public Schools , NGOs and SMEs.
- Prepared and annually maintained Fixed Asset Register for over 50 local Public Schools
- Advised clients on financial planning, business structure, and risk management decisions.
- Directed accounting operations, ensuring compliance with statutory, tax, and reporting requirements.
- Led client relationship management, building trust through responsive, solutions-focused service.
- Oversaw preparation of VAT returns, year-end accounts, and management reports.
- Conducted a VAT Review and Recovery for four (4) Municipalities, and recovered a combined R34 million from SARS (South African Revenue Services) on behalf of the Municipalities.
- Improved internal processes to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and turnaround times.
- Mentored junior staff on accounting standards, client service, and workflow priorities.
- Managed practice growth through business development, referrals, and service expansion strategies.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management.
- Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
Creditors Accountant
Xhariep District Municpality
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Prepare and submit Creditors Reconciliations and participate in arrangements for Creditors payments
- Communicated regularly with creditors to address inquiries and resolve issues.
- Prepared and submitted creditors reconciliations while coordinating arrangements for creditors payments to maintain financial accuracy
- Prepare and submit Bank Reconciliations
- Prepare and submit VAT returns (In the first few months of my employment, I single handedly reviewed and recovered R1.2 million from South African Revenue Services and increased municipality's revenue).
- Participated in preparation for Auditor General visit and contributed insights during Auditor General meetings to support compliance
Auditor
Office Of The Auditor General
06.1999 - 03.2001
- Participated in Auditor General's teams for conducting annual audits across multiple government entities in Free State, covering local municipalities and provincial government departments.
- Conducted diagnostic and system walkthrough tests to establish design of applicable Audit procedures to be performed
- Executed audit phases/procedures and entered data into South African Auditor General approved Teammate software, for analysis.
- Engaged with auditee staff to gather critical information necessary for audit completion, facilitating accurate evaluations.
- Communicated with Auditees staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Delivered audit findings with supporting documentation for senior review, contributing to the final consolidated audit report.
Trainee Accountant
PWC (Formerly Coopers And Lybrand)
01.1995 - 04.1998
- Interacted with clients to gather cost and budget information for drafting and managing accounts.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Checked general ledger entries to enhance accuracy and identify necessary adjustments.
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Interacted with clients and obtained cost and budget information to draft and manage accounts.
- Maintained complete documentation to support accounting and filing processes.
- Demonstrated commercial awareness and time management skills through work on budget and task organization.
- Prepared straightforward tax returns and explained expected refund or income tax liability and due date for payment.
Education
MBA - Risk Management
Robert Kennedy College (University of Cumria)
Zurich - Switzerland01-2027
CBAP(SA) Chartered Business Accountant in Practice - Accounting And Finance - NQF Level 7
CIBA - Chartered Institute of Business Accountants
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
AAT(SA) Accounting Technician - Accounting And Finance - NQF Level 5
SAICA - South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Matric - Commercial Subjects
Thahameso Secondary School
Qwaqwa, Free State 04.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Project management
Strategic planning expertise
Business strategy
Financial strategy
Budget development
Data collection and analysis
Regulatory compliance
Quality assurance
Account management
Staff management
Strategic decision-making
Accomplishments
Under my leadership and self execution, I conducted (VAT) Value Added Tax Audits (Review and Recovery) projects for different Municipalities.
I recovered a combined figure of R34.3 million from SARS (South African Revenue Services), on behalf of the following Municipalities :
- Tokologo Local Municipality R 5.6 million
- Maluti a Phofung Water (Pty) Ltd R 16.7 million
- uMtshezi Local Municipality R 12 million
Affiliations
- SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) - 1999
- CIBA (Chartered Institute of Business Accountants) - 2022
Additional Information
- I bought a 5 hectare plot in 2008, at Kransfontein farm in the Bethlehem area where I established a Maize Meal Production Plant. I operated and implemented necessary systems and employed nine (9) locals. We sold our finished product (Maize Meal and Samp) to nearby shops and, in then Qwaqwa and Bethlehem pension pay points.
- I produced and am currently still producing fresh produce, selling to local consumers.
- I am doing small scale farming as an additional hobby and area of interest and, the farm is currently run by family members as a family business. My current role in the farm activities is of advisory capacity.
- I simultaneously established a Game/Wild Meat butchery in Bethlehem and later (2025) in Qwaqwa. Over and above selling meat products of wild animals like Springbuck, Buffalo, Zebra, Warthog, Bushpig, etc., we mainly specialize in selling Crocodile Meat and Wors. This is also currently a family business run by my family members.
Software
Sage Accounting (Partner)
Sage HR and Payroll
Draftworx - AFS Software
Timeline
Creditors Accountant
Xhariep District Municpality
05.2011 - 02.2013
Managing Director
MAB Accountants (Pty) Ltd
01.2004 - Current
CBAP(SA) Chartered Business Accountant in Practice - Accounting And Finance - NQF Level 7
CIBA - Chartered Institute of Business Accountants
04.2001 -
AAT(SA) Accounting Technician - Accounting And Finance - NQF Level 5
SAICA - South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
04.2001 -
Matric - Commercial Subjects
Thahameso Secondary School
04.2001 -
Auditor
Office Of The Auditor General
06.1999 - 03.2001
Trainee Accountant
PWC (Formerly Coopers And Lybrand)
01.1995 - 04.1998
MBA - Risk Management
Robert Kennedy College (University of Cumria)
References
- Available on request