Morris Denzel Hluthini
Senior Accountant
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About
A dedicated and analytical Senior Accountant with over 13 years of experience in financial management, compliance, and client advisory services. Expertise in full-cycle accounting, tax dispute resolution, and financial statement compilation for SMEs. Currently enhancing skills through a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Finance Management, seeking to leverage a decade of proven expertise to ensure accountability and transparent management of public funds within a state government environment.
Experience
- Manage a portfolio of 15+ SME clients, providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory services.
- Resolve complex client queries on accounting standards (IFRS for SMEs) and tax legislation, reducing compliance risks.
- Liaise with SARS on behalf of clients, successfully resolving tax disputes valued at over R15m.
- Prepare and submit statutory returns (Income Tax, VAT, PAYE), ensuring 100% on-time compliance and avoiding penalties.
- Compile annual financial statements and perform independent review engagements in accordance with relevant standards.
- Develop detailed management accounts and reports, providing clients with critical insights for business decision-making.
- Reconcile complex accounts and maintain fixed asset registers with a high degree of accuracy.
- Serve as the key point of contact for audit queries, facilitating efficient external audit processes.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Finance Management
Stellenbosch University | 2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Practice
South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) | 2020
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Walter Sisulu University | 2009
Matric Certificate
Elliotdale Tech & Comm SSS | 2005
