TINOTENDA MTASA
Chartered Accountant
Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced Chartered Accountant specializing in accounting operations, IFRS reporting, and taxation compliance. Led teams in managing outsourced services and coordinating audits while improving financial processes. Expertise in financial planning, variance analysis, and group consolidations, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in financial statement preparation, cash flow management, and stakeholder reporting.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Manager
SNG Grant Thornton Gauteng
02.2023 - Current
- Reviewed financial accounting processes including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and control account reconciliations across various industries.
- Assessed month-end and year-end financial close processes to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial reporting.
- Reviewed annual financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS and Companies Act requirements.
- Evaluated VAT compliance, tax calculations, and statutory submissions, ensuring adherence to SARS regulations.
- Reviewed cash flow forecasts, treasury processes, foreign currency transactions, and liquidity management controls.
- Performed detailed budget versus actual analysis, identifying financial performance trends and key variances.
- Assessed the effectiveness of internal controls and recommended process improvements to strengthen financial governance.
- Coordinated external audit engagements and worked closely with finance departments to resolve financial reporting matters.
- Managed teams, reviewed deliverables, and provided coaching and technical guidance to junior staff.
- Prepared reports for management, audit committees, and key stakeholders.
SAICA Trainee Accountant
SNG Grant Thornton Gauteng
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Reviewed VAT returns, corporate income tax calculations, and payroll tax compliance.
- Reviewed VAT returns, corporate income tax calculations, and payroll tax compliance to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Reviewed cash management procedures, bank reconciliations, and treasury-related controls.
- Assisted clients with financial statement preparation and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Evaluated accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including supplier and customer reconciliations.
- Identified process inefficiencies and recommended improvements, enhancing financial controls and reporting accuracy.
- Consolidated audit findings into management reports, presenting actionable recommendations to finance leadership.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting (CTA)
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor’s degree - Accounting
University of Venda
Skills
Month-End & Year-End Close Processes
General Ledger, Bank, Cash & Account Reconciliations
Financial accounting
Budgeting and forecasting
VAT, SARS & Tax Compliance
Foreign currency transactions
Affiliations
Member, South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Certification
SAICA Assessment of Professional Competence
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Timeline
Audit Manager
SNG Grant Thornton Gauteng
02.2023 - Current
SAICA Trainee Accountant
SNG Grant Thornton Gauteng
02.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor’s degree - Accounting
University of Venda
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting (CTA)
University of Johannesburg