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Nobuhle Zulu

Nobuhle Zulu

Accountant
Durban

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. In addition,I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Junior Tax Accountant

Dayaram Vather Inc.
Durban
01.2023 - Current
  • Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.
  • Prepared federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
  • Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
  • Worked closely with clients to properly fill out tax forms and file tax returns electronically.
  • Performed tasks under limited supervision related to income tax compliance such as returns.
  • Kept up to date on current income tax developments and advised clients to make proper adjustments.
  • Prepare and check reports and data for accuracy by verifying correctness of input to source documentation
  • Preparation of monthly payslips for clients
  • Calculating salaries and deductions (for tax purposes)
  • Respond to any errors in payroll by reviewing past records and making any wage corrections or adjustments when necessary
  • Working (capturing) on easyfile for accurate IRP5 Certificates and employee records
  • Compile Excel Workbooks for accurate payments and deductions
  • Verify that there are no errors on system data by running positive and negative audit trails
  • Check payslips according to standard procedures
  • Enhanced client understanding of tax obligations by providing clear explanations of requirements, procedures, and potential benefits

Accounts Clerk

Dayaram Vather Inc
Durban
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Prepare tax returns, payments, necessary paperwork, and reports
  • Assess and research difficult tax issues to identify solutions
  • Manage and maintain company's tax database
  • Determine tax savings and recommend strategies to improve profits
  • Ensure clients comply with regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state, and local authorities
  • Offer support and guidance during audits
  • Evaluate tax regulations and suggest policies that diminish tax burden
  • Keep track of industry trends and changes related to taxes
  • Prepare accurate quarterly and annual tax reports
  • Help with employees tax registrations and Submissions Working on easyfile and e-filing
  • Construction of VAT reports and reconciliation
  • Attending SARS correspondence and uploading documents for SARS audit
  • Working on pastel, capturing incomes and expenses for VAT reports
  • Working on Easyfile and submitting EMP201 & 501
  • Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Pastel.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
  • Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.

Community Liason Officer/Payroll Assistant

Ingerop South Africa
Greytown
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Kept communities informed on progress of project;
  • Liaised between Municipality, communities and contractor
  • Kept Contractor informed on relevant community affairs and possible grievances;
  • Managed recruitment of workers and/or local subcontractors;
  • Assisted Contractor's supervisory staff in management of workers;
  • Reported weekly and monthly to Contractor, Municipality and community structures with respect to achievement of socio-economic development targets
  • Oversee storage of material and disposal of unwanted materials
  • Monitored time sheets and attendance Facilitated training of employees on safety regulations while on site
  • Administered progress of projects.
  • Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
  • Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.
  • Distributed monthly community newsletters to convey important news and events to local families and leaders.
  • Networked with local organizations, leaders, and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
  • Surveyed local program participants to ascertain problematic areas requiring improvement.
  • Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
  • Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
  • Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
  • Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
  • Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
  • Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
  • Maintained internal database of service workers, participants, activities and other relevant details.
  • Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
  • Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment and support resources.
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
  • Administered bi-weekly staff payroll and performed special calculations for commissions, reimbursements and benefit deductions.
  • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Created payroll reports, tax forms and other financial reports to provide employer with necessary information to make informed business decisions.
  • Reconciled bank and payroll records routinely to verify accuracy.
  • Determined organizational payroll liabilities to keep employers in compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
  • Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
  • Filed payroll taxes with appropriate government agencies by deadlines to minimize risk of penalties or fines.
  • Issued paychecks on designated pay dates to avoid employee dissatisfaction.
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
  • Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
  • Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
  • Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
  • Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
  • Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
  • Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
  • Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
  • Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees.
  • Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
  • Managed and updated employee benefits information.
  • Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
  • Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
  • Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
  • Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
  • Managed 65 employees

Vacation student: Audit clerk trainee

Nexia SAB&T
Westville
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Learnt computer technology for document record keeping
  • Learnt job auditing services for clients , both externally and internally
  • Prepared accounting records under supervision and guidance of senior accountants
  • Copy, scan and file documents electronically and via physical copies
  • Understand compliance with tax requirements
  • Watch and learn accountants prepare tax returns and compute taxes owed
  • Reviewed draft financial statements for accuracy and consistency
  • Managed audit confirmation process to ensure that all confirmations were sent out and returned timely
  • Use caseware application
  • Pastel knowledge (data capturing for tax purposes as well as extraction of financial information from Pastel)
  • Investigated daily expenses and compared to expected expenditures to help identify discrepancies and fraud.
  • Responded to routine requests for information from other departments, managers and customers.
  • Checked vast amounts of daily data to validate electronic transactions, system updates and employee actions.
  • Reviewed figures, postings and paperwork for accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
  • Reviewed and submitted accounting paperwork such as vouchers, invoices and statements with high accuracy.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Reconciled accounts, spreadsheets and documents on daily basis using Pastel and caseware

Education

BCom Accounting - Accounting

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban
02.2015 - 08.2020

Skills

Reconciling paperwork

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Software

Pastel

Timeline

Junior Tax Accountant

Dayaram Vather Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Accounts Clerk

Dayaram Vather Inc
05.2022 - 12.2022

Community Liason Officer/Payroll Assistant

Ingerop South Africa
02.2021 - 04.2022

Vacation student: Audit clerk trainee

Nexia SAB&T
10.2019 - 12.2019

BCom Accounting - Accounting

University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2015 - 08.2020

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