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Nicola Axsel

Johannesburg

Summary

I am an accomplished accountant and auditor, having successfully passed my ITC and APC board exams, making me eligible to register as a CA (SA). I am driven by my passion for numbers and problem-solving, taking pride in my analytical skills and attention to detail. My perseverance and motivation enable me to tackle complex financial challenges, while my kind and dedicated nature ensures I build strong professional relationships. Eager to learn and committed to delivering high-quality work, I am continuously seeking opportunities for growth and improvement in my field.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant and Auditor

Meintjies, Putter & Koch
03.2022 - Current
  • I work in the accounting and auditing department.
  • Responsible for the audit and review of clients across various sectors such as schools , farms, investment companies and retail companies only to name a few.
  • Performing monthly accounting and VAT returns for companies in various industries.
  • Experience in compiling financial statements as well as management statements.
  • I am also responsible for personal income tax returns, income tax returns of companies and trusts, and calculation and submission of provisional tax returns.

Trainee Accountant

DM & Assoiciates
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • I worked as a trainee accountant, where I started in the tax department, mostly phoning SARS and following up on case numbers
  • During this period, I also completed income tax returns, mostly those of small companies
  • Five months into 2020, I moved to the auditing department where I compiled financials on Caseware, where I used Quickbooks to obtain information and assisted on company audits
  • I recently completed my own audit of a small company in the 2021 year.

Campaign Volunteer

DA municipal elections volunteer
08.2016 - 08.2016
  • Helped voters see if they were registered prior to the election
  • Worked as a runner on the day of the elections showing people to the voting stations and handing out pamphlets.

Education

APC Board Exam - Accounting And Finance

SAICA
South Africa
12.2023

ITC Board Exam - Accounting And Finance

SAICA
South Africa
06.2023

Post graduate diploma in Accounting Science level 1 and 2 - Accounting And Finance

Unisa
South Africa
12.2021

B.Com Accounting Science - Accounting And Finance

North-West University
Potchefstroom ,Northwest , South Africa
12.2019

Skills

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PDF
  • Caseware
  • SAGE online
  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax Preparation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Tax Return Filing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Statutory Reporting
  • Auditing
  • General Ledger Management
  • Full-cycle accounting
  • Tax law understanding
  • Accounts Payable
  • Financial Statement preparation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Financial Planning
  • General ledger accounting
  • Auditing procedures
  • Quickbooks
  • GAAP understanding

Accomplishments

  • Completed SAICA articles 2023
  • Member of the Golden Key society
  • Head girl of Hoërskool Roodepoort Highschool
  • Winner of most diverse student award (Matric)
  • Captain of 1st Hockey team 2016 (Matric)
  • Secretary of Academic Student Council 2018 (2nd year)

Languages

Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Accountant and Auditor

Meintjies, Putter & Koch
03.2022 - Current

Trainee Accountant

DM & Assoiciates
01.2020 - 02.2022

Campaign Volunteer

DA municipal elections volunteer
08.2016 - 08.2016

APC Board Exam - Accounting And Finance

SAICA

ITC Board Exam - Accounting And Finance

SAICA

Post graduate diploma in Accounting Science level 1 and 2 - Accounting And Finance

Unisa

B.Com Accounting Science - Accounting And Finance

North-West University

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