NARIKE KACHELHOFFER
BUSINESS ACCOUNTANT AND PAYROLL MANAGER
PRETORIA
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in finance, tax advisory, retail, payroll management, HR, labour relations, compliance, and business administration. Skilled in aligning financial strategies with organizational goals, ensuring full tax and regulatory compliance, and leading teams to deliver operational excellence. Recognized as a trusted advisor to executives and business owners, with a proven track record in financial management, business compliance, and workforce leadership.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Business Management Leader
Independent / Multiple Organizations
01.2003 - Current
- Directed financial management operations including budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliations for multiple businesses in retail and services.
- Provided tax advisory and compliance support, including payroll taxes, VAT, and corporate returns, ensuring alignment with South African tax legislation.
- Oversaw payroll management for small to medium enterprises, implementing accurate and compliant payroll systems.
- Acted as an HR and Labour Practitioner, managing employee relations, labour compliance, contracts, and HR systems.
- Led business compliance and administration functions, ensuring adherence to COIDA, UIF, and labour law requirements.
- Delivered measurable cost savings through financial process improvements and compliance risk mitigation.
- Advised business owners on strategic planning, cash flow management, and operational growth.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Skills
- Accounting Software: QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Pastel
- Payroll & HR Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Compliance Reporting Platforms
Affiliations
- Labour Practitioner (experience with labour law, compliance, and dispute resolution)
- Business Compliance Advisor (COIDA, UIF, Tax, and Labour compliance)
Core Competencies
- Financial Management & Accounting
- Tax Advisory & Compliance
- Payroll Management & Systems
- Human Resources & Labour Relations
- Business Compliance & Risk Management
- Retail & Operations Leadership
- Strategic Business Planning
- Staff Leadership & Development
Timeline
Finance & Business Management Leader
Independent / Multiple Organizations
01.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
University of South Africa (UNISA)
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