Anthony Fisher

Results oriented Manager with more than 5 years of professional auditing and accounting experience in a medium to large audit firm environment. Proven success in reducing hours spent on engagements and thus increasing firm profits and productivity. Actively involved in mentoring and training staff members to ensure their personal development is addressed. Proficient in the use of both audit and accounting software as well as Microsoft office suites makes me easily adaptable to any organisation.

Independent Investment Analyst - Independent

(2020-04)

Security analyst on the companies listed on the Johannesburg stock exchange. Monthly analysis of companies reporting year ended and half year results. Seeking investment opportunities and undervalued companies to invest into.

• Top 40 shares analysis
• Identifying undervalued companies by using the following valuation methodologies
• Discounted cash value for South African stock using the current South African long-term bond as a discount rate over a period of at least 20 years
• Price per earning ratio (PE ratios) and price per earning divided by projected growth (PEG ratios)
• Gordon's dividend growth method

Stock Accountant - Paarl Media Cape

(2016-04 - 2020-02)

Accuracy and completeness of processing transactions and entries relating to stock.

• Monthly reporting of Stock consumption for the month
• Reporting on monthly consumption of inventory versus the budget
• Explaining significant variances from the budget
• Calculate the work in progress for the month based on the unbilled paper consumption for the month
• Compile and Review the Cost of Sale note for the consumption for the month
• Ensure that material received, invoiced and issued is updated in the GL
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliations to ensure that the valuation reports agree to trial balance
• Preparing monthly reports relating to consumables
• Maintain a forex payment schedule to ensure that foreign suppliers are up to date
• Liaison with relevant stakeholders to arrange for FEC contracts
• Prepare the monthly audit file and ensure that it is complete for sign off by the financial manager and the internal auditor
• Perform Stock reconciliation before monthly reporting to head office at group level
• Adhoc projects including the finalizing and the migration of data from Accpac to the system Monarch
• Prepare the yearly budget for consumables following financial year based on planned material consumption and loading into IDU
• Perform quarterly forecasting for consumables

Financial Manager - ParcelJet Couriers (Pty) Ltd

(2013-05 - 2016-07)

The financial management responsibilities of the temporary financial manager are summarised as follows:

• Manage the full accounting and reporting function of Parceljet Couriers
• Management account reporting to the owners Xtraspace on a timely basis
• Ensured accuracy and completeness of processing all financial transactions and entries
• Including the debtor and creditors cycle
• Control and execution of receipts and payment processes
• Ensuring the proper authorization of expenses
• Credit control and debt collection
• Prepare and Submit payroll to the service provider
• Reconciliation and validation of monthly balance sheet items
• Including the bank balance
• Maintenance and execution of internal controls and financial procedures
• Liaison and interaction with key managers as appropriate
• Preparing management accounts
• Direct Supervision of financial staff including the debtors and creditors division

Audit Manager - SizweNtsalubaGobodo (SNG)

(2010-01 - 2011-11)

Reporting directly to the Engagement Partner. Directly managing a staff complement of between 4 and 10 people.

• Planning, managing and execution of audits
• Compilation of financial statements
• Writing Audit Reports
• Coaching and training of trainees to comply with SAICA accreditation

Article Clerk - SizweNtsalubaGobodo (SNG)

(2007-01 - 2009-12)

Three year contract. Performed client assessments and engagement set up using technology. Developed audit plans that address relevant accounting and audit standards. Determined staffing requirements and coordinating the involvement of specialists in the audit.

• Performed review of work papers to provide timely feedback to audit staff on their performance
• Communicated control deficiencies and other issues encountered during the audit to the client
• Reviewed financial statements or reporting packages for completeness and accuracy
• Consulting with partners on critical accounting areas addressed during the audit
• Informed partner of the progress of the audit and any overruns
• Managed client accounts including billing and fee analysis

Sales Consultant - Tafelberg Furnishers

(2003-06 - 2006-12)

Furniture and Electronic Goods Industry.

• Reporting to the Head of the Department
• Marketing, selling and serving customers
• Consistently exceeding monthly targets and one of the top Sales Executive in the department
• Best improved employee of the year 2007

Post graduate Diploma - Tax - UNISA (2012 - 2012)

Registered as CA(SA) - Chartered Accountant - SAICA (2010-10 - 2010-10)

Board 2 - Accounting - SAICA (2009 - 2009)

Board 1 - Accounting - SAICA (2008 - 2008)

Honours - Accountancy (CTA) - UNISA (2007 - 2007)

Post Graduate Diploma - Accountancy - UNISA (2006 - 2006)

Bachelor - Accountancy - Stellenbosch University (1997 - 2000)

Grade 12 - Matric - Riviersonderend High School (1996 - 1996)