Kirstin Jacobs

Dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional with over 3 years of experience in audit and accounting practice environments. Experienced in the full accounting cycle, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, compilation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS), tax compliance, and SARS-related matters. Currently studying towards a BCom in Accounting and committed to maintaining high ethical standards, accuracy, and accountability in all aspects of my work.

Eager to continue learning, developing my technical expertise, and growing within the accounting profession.

Accounting Clerk / Audit Trainee at JCB Inc (2023-02 – 2024-06)

• Assisting on audit engagements
• Performing audit testing
• Preparing working papers
• Examining financial records and supporting documentation
• Conducting reconciliations
• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements
• Exposure to SAICA training requirements, audit methodologies, and financial reporting standards

Junior Accountant at Technibook Accountants (Pty) Ltd (2024-07 – Present)

• Preparing Annual Financial Statements (AFS)
• Taking engagements from trial balance through to final financial statements
• Performing year-end adjustments
• Ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements
• Preparing and submitting income tax returns
• Performing income tax calculations
• Compiling provisional tax (PROVTAX) calculations and submissions
• Assisting clients with SARS-related matters
• Responding to income tax queries
• Preparing supporting documentation
• Assisting with SARS audits

National Senior Certificate (2022)

Bachelors of Commerce in Financial Accounting in progress