VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 and EMP501
ROFHIWA KHAMPHA KHONKHOBE
Senior Accountant / Lead Accountant
Centurion,GP
Summary
Financial Accountant with 13+ years’ progressive accounting experience and 8+ years in Financial / Tax Accounting roles, specialising in statutory reporting, tax compliance, audit support, internal controls, and month-end close. Registered General Tax Practitioner (SAIT) with hands-on experience liaising with SARS, preparing Corporate Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, and supporting external audits. Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, deadline-driven corporate environments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reliable financial reporting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant/Team Leader
Citiq Meter Solutions
03.2018 - Current
- Senior Accountant responsible for financial accounting, tax compliance, audit support, and internal controls, reporting to the Financial Manager.
- Prepare and support monthly management accounts, divisional reporting, and variance analysis.
- Maintain the general ledger, post journals, and ensure accurate recording of sales, operating expenses, and balance sheet items.
- Support month-end and year-end close, ensuring deadlines are met with high accuracy.
- Review reconciliations balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 and EMP501 returns.
- Support Corporate Income Tax processes and statutory tax compliance.
- Act as an internal tax liaison, supporting SARS queries, audits, and assessments.
- Assist with tax risk identification and compliance monitoring.
- Coordinate with external auditors, preparing schedules, reconciliations, and audit support documentation.
- Implement and maintain internal financial controls aligned to accounting standards and company policies.
- Assist in the development and refinement of finance policies and procedures.
- Maintain fixed asset registers, including reconciliations and reporting.
- Manage cash flow forecasting, monitoring liquidity and payment obligations.
- Perform all bank reconciliations, including trust and investment accounts.
- Reconcile intercompany loans and monitor foreign exchange differences.
- Supervise Debtors and Creditors teams, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and payments.
- Oversee monthly payroll processing, including statutory deductions and benefit administration.
- Train and support junior finance staff, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Enhanced internal controls by developing and implementing new policies to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Supported management decision-making with relevant financial data analysis, preparing detailed reports for review.
- Ensured accurate revenue recognition by closely adhering to GAAP guidelines when recording transactions in the general ledger system.
- Managed fixed asset accounting by maintaining a detailed asset register and ensuring timely depreciation calculations.
- Safeguarded company assets through regular inventory audits that detected discrepancies early on for swift resolution efforts.
- Advised executives on investment opportunities and most effective financial systems to increase company profits.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by accurately filing all required returns on time.
- Coordinated day-to-day financial procedures for five departments and trained new staff on payroll and invoice procedures.
- Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
Accountant
Khamphe Attorneys Inc
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Registered VAT and maintained tax compliance records.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Achieved compliance with all tax regulations by staying updated on changes and conducting thorough reviews of financial operations.
- Assisted in successful negotiation of terms with vendors and suppliers, improving company's cost-efficiency.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable by developing and enforcing stricter credit control policies.
- Implemented new accounting software, leading to more efficient financial data management and reporting.
- Managed office budgets and supported operational finance administration.
- 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.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Bookkeeper
Tower Bridge Projects
05.2014 - 07.2017
- Managed full Debtors and Creditors functions across multiple projects.
- Maintained accurate general ledger records and processed journals.
- Prepared project-based financial reports and profitability analysis.
- Facilitated smoother audits by maintaining organized financial records and documentation.
- Enhanced team productivity with development and implementation of bookkeeping best practices.
- Optimized payroll processing for accuracy, ensuring all employees were paid promptly and correctly.
- Supported strategic business growth by analyzing financial trends and providing insights.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Performed regular bank and cashbook reconciliations.
- Prepared weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports for management.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
Accounts Assistant
HTSA Power
03.2013 - 05.2014
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Maintained an organized filing system for easy access to financial documents, improving overall efficiency.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
- Reduced errors in data entry by implementing a system of double-checking and cross-referencing information.
- Provided excellent customer service while handling various billing inquiries from clients, fostering strong client relationships.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration within the accounting department.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences - Tax Specialisation
UNISA
01-2021
Diploma in Accounting - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology
01-2015
Commercial Terms Certificate - Freight Training
01-2013
Certificate in Accountancy - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology
01-2011
Matric - undefined
St Brendan’s High School
01-2007
Skills
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Preparation of Monthly & Annual Financial Information
General Ledger Management & Journal Processing
Balance Sheet & Income Statement Reconciliations
Variance Analysis (Sales, General & Administrative Expenses)
Month-End & Year-End Close (Full Function Support)
Tax & Statutory Compliance
Corporate Income Tax & Provisional Tax
VAT, PAYE, UIF & SDL
EMP201 & EMP501 Submissions
SARS Liaison & Audit Support
Tax Risk Identification & Compliance Monitoring
Audit, Controls & Governance
External Audit Coordination & Query Resolution
Internal Control Implementation & Monitoring
Compliance with GAAP & IFRS
Policy & Procedure Support
Fixed Assets, Cash Flow & Operations
Fixed Asset Register Maintenance (Additions, Disposals, Transfers)
Cash Flow Forecasting & Monitoring
Payroll Processing & Statutory Deductions
Debtors & Creditors Oversight
Intercompany Loan Reconciliations
Systems & Tools
SAP, Sage Evolution, Sage VIP Payroll ,Pastel Partner
Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, IF formulas, reporting templates)
Payroll oversight
Internal controls
Affiliations
SAIT | South African Institute of Taxation | Tax Professionals
Software
Certification
Registered General Tax Practitioner - SAIT
Timeline
Senior Accountant/Team Leader
Citiq Meter Solutions
03.2018 - Current
Accountant
Khamphe Attorneys Inc
09.2017 - 02.2018
Bookkeeper
Tower Bridge Projects
05.2014 - 07.2017
Accounts Assistant
HTSA Power
03.2013 - 05.2014
Diploma in Accounting - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology
Commercial Terms Certificate - Freight Training
Certificate in Accountancy - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology
Matric - undefined
St Brendan’s High School
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences - Tax Specialisation
UNISA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Financial / Tax Accounting Experience: ±8-13years
- Excel Level: Intermediate (VLOOKUP, IF formulas; reporting-focused)
- Notice Period: 1 month
- Own Vehicle & Driver’s License: Yes
- Address: Centurion (happy to travel)