Mushfiqa Hartley

Bookkeeper with experience in Xero, Sage Pastel and payroll processing. Skilled in VAT submissions (VAT201), EMP201/EMP501 submissions, bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors reconciliations, fixed asset register maintenance and month-end accounting processes.

Candidate Property Practitioner (Real Estate Agent) - Excellence Realtors (Pty) Ltd - Work from home

(2025-04)

SAIPA Trainee Accountant - Garth Hampshire & Associates - 161 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town

(2023-11 - 2024-12)

On a monthly basis, Management bookkeeping of 8 clients consisting of:

• Bank Reconciliation
• Debtors Reconciliation / Accounts Receivable
• Creditors Reconciliation / Accounts Payable
• Maitenance of Fixed Asset Register
• Calculation and Submission of EMP201 on SARS and half yearly EMP501s
• Calculation and Submission of VAT201 returns on SARS and VAT Audits
• Payroll management of 8 clients: salaries, leave, deductions, allowances, commissions

Junior Bookkeeper for 3 different branches in Cape Town - Sotheby's International Realty (Cape Town) - Cape Town

(2022-07 - 2023-01)

Responsibilities for all 3 branches:

• Prepared Excel spreadsheets for registered property deals and corresponding trust deposit amounts
• Created and processed invoices for payment
• Recording and journalized invoices using Sage Pastel
• Calculated and prepared monthly management accounts report
• Managed petty cash journals and reconciled bank transactions
• Calculated and prepared VAT201 prior to submission
• Maintained filing systems for invoices and financial documentation across all 3 branches

Cashier / Store Assistant - Montagu Dried Fruits & Nuts - Cavendish and Kenilworth Centre

(2018-04 - 2018-11)

• Processed daily cash and card transactions accurately
• Balanced tills and assisted with daily cash-up procedures
• Prepared and handled cash deposits for banking
• Assisted with stock counting and inventory control
• Opened and closed the store independently when required
• Maintained store cleanliness and supported daily operations
• Assisted customers and handled general administrative tasks

Matric - Norman Henshilwood High School (2011 - 2015)

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting - University of the Western Cape (Bellville) (2016 - 2024)