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Se-Ad Tikly
Audit Manager Tax
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Enthusiastic Audit Manager in Tax, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in accounting, audit, tax or finance industry. May aim is to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Ready to help team achieve company goals. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Audit Manager Tax
South African Revenue Service
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2008 - Current
- Involved in overseeing audits and audit reviews in Corporate Income Tax for multinationals and large business taxpayers with respect to provisional tax, assessed tax and income tax refunds.
- Directly involved in tax revenue management, reporting and collection with high end targets accomplishments.
- Reviewed accounting clients' financial data systems to determine functional audit compliance.
- Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
- Participated in workshops and educational opportunities to build skills set and add value to department.
- Consulted decision-makers to gather information and, resolve audit-related matters.
- Assessed financial statements and records and financial performance
- Provided feedback to senior executive tax management with respect to findings and recommendations resulting from assessments or projects.
- Developed strategic recommendations for improving processes
- Participated in corporate tax assessments, examining policies and procedures for inconsistencies.
- Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.
- Communicated and resolved technical and controversial tax matters with professional judgment.
- Communicated with and assisted taxpayers or representatives regarding filing tax declarations, audits process, audit findings, explaining application of tax laws and regulations.
- Conducted account research and prepared preliminary work papers and schedules.
- Prepared written audit findings and reports with recommendations.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Evaluated the performance of auditors
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Maintained relevant up-to-date knowledge of tax codes, legislation and tax programs.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Reviewed tax computation by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas.
Property Management Manager
Urban Spectrum Property Management Ltd
London , United Kingdom
01.2002 - 08.2007
- Oversee property portfolio comprising of residential and commercial properties across London and the UK areas.
- Involved in management of the building and refurbishing of properties.
- Prepared monthly, bi annual and annual landlord company accounts
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
- Improved and maintained original leases and renewal documents
- Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Handled disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations of company staff.
- Decreased operating costs by implementing cost control procedures.
- Trained and motivated leasing staff during bi-monthly trainings.
- Developed and executed plan to achieve and maintain 90% or better rate of occupancy.
- Prepared financial records of income statement, balance sheet for the company and offshore companies.
Audit Senior
Graff & Graff Chartered Accountants
London
08.1999 - 01.2001
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
Senior Audit Manager
Lipschirz Assin & Partners Chartered Accountants
Johannesburg, Johannesburg
02.1996 - 12.1998
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations.
- Developed high-level knowledge of client business goals, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Reported ROIs using Excel spreadsheets.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability and profitability of business operations.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Resolved financial and tax issues and maximized customer satisfaction scores.
Education
Mining Tax Law Certificate (Post Graduate) - Mining Tax Law
University of The Witwatersrand (WITS)
Johannesburg 01.2012 - 11.2012
B. Com - Accounting, Economics, Business Sciences
University of Durban KZN
Durban 02.1989 - 12.1992
B.Compt Honours (Post Graduate) - Audit, Financial & Management Accounting, Tax
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria 02.1998 - 12.1999
Advance Tax Certificate (Post Graduate H.Dip Tax) - Tax Law
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria 01.1993 - 11.1995
Skills
Tax Audit Management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Achieved SARS Amakwazi Regional and National Awards for 2012, 2014, 2018, 2021, 2022
- SARS Amakwazi Award for Highest Tax collections 2008
- SARS Amakwazi Award for Best Team player for HIGHEST Revenue Collections
- SARS Amakwazi Regional Best Manager 2015
Affiliations
South African Institute of Tax - Tax Practitioner
Interests
Assisting in helping children with brittle bone desease
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Timeline
Mining Tax Law Certificate (Post Graduate) - Mining Tax Law
University of The Witwatersrand (WITS)
01.2012 - 11.2012
Audit Manager Tax
South African Revenue Service
01.2008 - Current
Property Management Manager
Urban Spectrum Property Management Ltd
01.2002 - 08.2007
Audit Senior
Graff & Graff Chartered Accountants
08.1999 - 01.2001
B.Compt Honours (Post Graduate) - Audit, Financial & Management Accounting, Tax
University of South Africa (UNISA)
02.1998 - 12.1999
Senior Audit Manager
Lipschirz Assin & Partners Chartered Accountants
02.1996 - 12.1998
Advance Tax Certificate (Post Graduate H.Dip Tax) - Tax Law
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.1993 - 11.1995
B. Com - Accounting, Economics, Business Sciences
University of Durban KZN
02.1989 - 12.1992
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