Nilofar Gaji
Accountant
Summary
Accomplished Financial Reporting Automation Consultant with a proven track record at Accounting and Financial Advisory, enhancing financial accuracy and compliance through expert CaseWare utilization and advanced Excel skills. Excelled in client relationships and team collaboration, achieving streamlined reporting processes and impactful data analysis.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Reporting Automation Consultant
Accounting and Financial Advisory
11.2022 - Current
- Created and managed project plans, timelines, and budgets for clients across various industries, including telecommunications, investment companies, real estate, storage, and banking, ensuring successful project execution and delivery within scope, time, and budget.
- Import data into CaseWare, map accounts to the correct GL categories, balance the financial position, reconcile profit, adjust discrepancies, and review for accuracy to ensure proper financial reporting.
- Customize the financial report parameters by adjusting settings such as date ranges, account classifications, report layout, and data filters to meet specific reporting requirements and ensure accuracy.
- Generate financial statements using the data provided by the client, ensuring accurate representation of the financial position, performance, and cash flows in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
- Assist the client with the preparation of the statement of cash flows as agreed upon in the engagement letter, ensuring compliance with the specified accounting standards and the accurate presentation of cash inflows and outflows.
- Assess the client's accounting policies and ensure all relevant factors have been considered in the preparation of the financial statements, verifying compliance with applicable standards and accuracy in reporting.
- Assess the impact of new accounting standards on the financial statements, ensuring compliance and evaluating any necessary adjustments to reflect changes in reporting requirements.
- Streamline the financial statements across the group while ensuring they are tailored to reflect the specifics of each entity, maintaining consistency in reporting while addressing individual requirements.
- Conduct a time reconciliation and analyze the reasons for any overages or underages based on the project's performance, identifying factors that contributed to deviations from the initial budget or timeline.
Accountant
Vaal Bedding
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Ensure tax regulation compliance by calculating bi-monthly VAT, submitting returns on time, and compiling the necessary documentation for SARS audits.
Consultant
SA College of Home Studies T/a College SA, CT
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Extract assignment submission reports, filter and sort on Qbit platform.
- Grade and provide comments on the submitted assignments by the students on the following subjects:
* Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
* Business Law and Accounting Control
* Business Literacy
* Income Tax Returns
* Financial Management: Basic
* Pastel v.14 Intermediate
* Computerised Bookkeeping
* Financial Statements - Respond to student queries and assist with the above-mentioned subjects on College SA Online Classroom
- Contact students as and when required regarding the queries they have on the subjects mentioned above.
Audit Trainee (SAICA)
RSM South Africa, Johannesburg
02.2013 - 01.2017
- Assisted in preparing comprehensive reports on Caseware outlining audit procedures performed, findings identified, and recommended corrective actions for clients to implement.
- Ensured timely completion of audit tasks by efficiently managing workload under tight deadlines without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Collaborated with audit team members to complete assignments on time and within budget constraints.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among colleagues while diligently completing individual tasks assigned by supervisors.
SAIPA Trainee
Taxkon
02.2010 - 09.2011
- Capture monthly and bi-monthly transactions for various clients on Pastel, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial entries.
- Calculate VAT accurately to ensure timely submissions, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and avoiding penalties.
- Perform reconciliations for the Annual Financial Statements (AFS), ensuring accuracy and consistency between the general ledger, supporting documentation, and financial reports.
- Compile the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) by gathering, organizing, and presenting financial data in accordance with accounting standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Calculate and submit tax returns accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.
- Calculate PAYE, UIF, and SDL for employee submissions, ensuring accurate deductions and timely compliance with tax and labor regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting Science (BCompt)
UNISA (University of South Africa), South Africa
04.2001 -
Grade 12 - Matric
Ficksburg High School
Ficksburg, South Africa12-2009
Skills
Problem-solving
Tax calculations
Skilled in Creating Microsoft PowerPoint Slideshows
Email Management Expertise
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Advanced Excel Skills
Proficient in Caseware
Pastel system
QBit system
Compilation of Financial Statements
Client relationships
Team collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving
Timeline
Financial Reporting Automation Consultant
Accounting and Financial Advisory
11.2022 - Current
Accountant
Vaal Bedding
10.2017 - 10.2022
Consultant
SA College of Home Studies T/a College SA, CT
04.2017 - 10.2017
Audit Trainee (SAICA)
RSM South Africa, Johannesburg
02.2013 - 01.2017
SAIPA Trainee
Taxkon
02.2010 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Accounting Science (BCompt)
UNISA (University of South Africa), South Africa
04.2001 -
Grade 12 - Matric
Ficksburg High School
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