Ryan Du Toit
Reporting Accountant
Johannesburg
Summary
SUMMARY
Experienced accounting and audit professional with over 5 years of expertise in financial reporting, accounting, taxation, and audit preparation across diverse industries. Completed SAICA articles (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) and well-versed in IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and GAAP, as well as local and international tax regulations. Skilled in Excel automation and cloud-based accounting systems, with a proven ability to operate independently in fast-paced, remote environments. Committed to delivering accurate, timely financial insights and supporting high-quality decision-making across global teams. Adept at using Sage, Pastel, QuickBooks, Xero, Draftworx, and CaseWare. Committed to continuous learning and open to pursuing additional certifications to meet job requirements and enhance value to the team.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To build on my experience in financial reporting, tax, and automation by contributing to a dynamic and growth-oriented finance team. I aim to add long-term value while continuing to develop professionally through ongoing learning and broader exposure to international best practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Financial Reporting & Accounting Professional
Alan Levitan & Associates
09.2022 - Current
- Prepared financial statements under full IFRS and IFRS for SMEs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
- Compiled monthly management accounts, reconciled ledgers, and supported budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Managed VAT submissions, corporate tax calculations, and PAYE returns through SARS eFiling.
- Investigated and resolved complex SARS queries, providing clients with practical tax and accounting solutions.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close procedures, ensuring timely and reliable financial reporting.
- Reviewed and corrected discrepancies in financial statements, improving accuracy, and strengthening controls.
- Built strong client relationships, secured new engagements, and provided advisory support on financial strategy and investment opportunities.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by streamlining accounting procedures and implementing efficient systems.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Junior Auditor
CBB Rodl & Partner
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Evaluated internal controls and improved reporting accuracy.
- Supported risk assessments and financial statement reviews.
- Financial Reporting and IFRS Compliance.
- Auditing and Assurance.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Management Accounting & Financial Management
University of South Africa
Johannesburg01-2025
Skills
- Financial reporting (IFRS & IFRS for SMEs)
- Preparation of annual financial statements
- Management accounts
- General ledger accounting
- Month-end & year-end close processes
- Reconciliations (bank, creditors, debtors, intercompany)
- Trial balance preparation & review
- Auditing techniques
- GAAP compliance
- IFRS compliance
- Excel proficiency
- Intercompany accounting
Certification
SAICA Articles Completed (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants)
Personal Information
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dutoit-2005681b6Va
References
Available on request
Interests
Financial market analysis
Business & self-development reading
Chess for strategic thinking
Volunteering financial expertise to small businesses & NGOs
Cultural travel
Accomplishments
- Experience working with international clients, including reporting to German and UK holding companies.
- Automated audit and financial testing procedures using advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, macros), reducing manual workload by over 30%.
- Designed custom Excel templates for monthly reporting and reconciliations, improving accuracy and saving 10+ hours per reporting cycle.
- Streamlined data validation and cleanup processes using formula-driven tools and VBA, increasing audit efficiency and data reliability.
Timeline
Financial Reporting & Accounting Professional
Alan Levitan & Associates
09.2022 - Current
Junior Auditor
CBB Rodl & Partner
08.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Accounting Science - Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Management Accounting & Financial Management
University of South Africa
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