Saras Subramoney

Meticulous and highly organized bookkeeper with over 19 years of experience in financial record management and compliance with accounting standards. Proficient in accounting software such as SAP and Pastel, with a strong track record in producing accurate financial statements and facilitating efficient audits.

Experience in managing creditors and debtors, maintaining accurate records, coordinating audits and overseeing budget management to support effective financial operations. I am poised to make significant contributions to any team. My keen attention to detail and commitment to accuracy have successfully streamlined financial processes, enhanced efficiency and reducing costs for previous employers.

Senior Tax Consultant - Envisage Chartered Accountants Inc - Port Shepstone, South Africa

(2025-07)

• Tax, VAT and EMP reconciliations.
• Tax Audits and Inquiries: Manage tax audits and address queries from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), providing comprehensive support throughout the audit process.
• Tax Compliance and Reporting: Oversee the preparation, completion, and submission of VAT and EMP returns, as well as tax reconciliations for multiple companies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
• VAT and income tax registrations.
• Completion and Submission of VAT and EMP Returns.
• Attending to tax audits.

Finance Clerk - Weststar Fuel Retailers - Port Shepstone, South Africa

(2025-02 - 2025-06)

• Processing Pastel Evolution to generate trial balances, conducting bank reconciliations, and performing account reconciliations
• Preparation and posting of month-end journal entries, processing and reconciling VAT, as well as completing and submitting all necessary documentation
• Conduct meticulous reconciliation of debtors and creditors, process debtor invoices, and balancing of stock.
• Attending to year end audit requirements and reconciliations.

Accountant - Shelly Beach Hospital - Port Shepstone, South Africa

(2023-12 - 2024-12)

• Processing of bank statements through Pastel to generate trial balances, conducting bank reconciliations, and performing account reconciliations
• Preparation and posting of month-end journal entries, processing and reconciling VAT, as well as completing and submitting all necessary documentation
• Tax Compliance and Reporting: Oversee the preparation, completion, and submission of VAT and EMP returns, as well as tax reconciliations for multiple companies, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
• Tax Audits and Inquiries: Manage tax audits and address queries from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), providing comprehensive support throughout the audit process.
• Financial Reconciliation and Corporate Governance: Conduct meticulous reconciliation of debtors and creditors, process creditor invoices, maintain up-to-date share registers, and ensure compliance with secretarial obligations
• Preparation and Compilation of Monthly Management Accounts

Bookkeeper | Audit / Office Manager | Administration Assistant - Hugh Strickland & Company - Port Shepstone, South Africa

(2003-05 - 2024-11)

• Responsible for conducting audits and stock counts, utilizing Pastel and Caseware software, processing bank statements to trial balance, performing bank reconciliations, and reconciling and posting month-end journals
• Audit Teams: VAT Processing and Reconciliation, Completion and Submission of VAT and EMP Returns
• Tax Reconciliations and Attending to Tax Audits and Queries from SARS, Drafting of
• Financial Statements in Caseware, Oce Administration Tasks, and the Preparation and Submission of Tax Returns
• Managing returns, reconciling accounts receivable and payable, completing XBRL files in Caseware, and submitting them
• Annual Returns: Maintaining Current Share Registers.

Bachelor of Accounting Science - Accounting - UNISA

Business Computing Diploma - Business Computing - Computer College Of South Africa (2001-01 - 2001-12)

Bachelor of Social Science - Social Science - University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (1997-01 - 1997-11)

High School Diploma - Kharwastan Secondary School (1992-01 - 1996-11)