Talisha Naidoo

Senior accounting and finance professional with 20+ years of progressive experience across accounting, financial reporting, taxation, payroll, client portfolio management and accounting practice operations. Currently serving as Division Head – Management Services within an accounting firm, managing a portfolio of 40+ clients and supervising 5 staff. Responsible for overseeing accounting, management accounts, budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, taxation, payroll, statutory compliance and financial reporting.

Experienced in reviewing accounting work and statutory submissions, advising business owners, managing WIP and billing, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.

Division Head – Management Services at Accounting Firm, Durban (2016-09 – Present)

Senior accounting and management position responsible for the overall delivery of accounting, financial, tax, payroll and compliance services to a portfolio of 40+ clients, while supervising a team of 5 staff members.

• Supervise and coordinate a team of 5 accounting staff, allocating work and monitoring completion and quality.
• Manage workflow and deadlines across a portfolio of more than 40 clients and maintain professional client relationships.
• Oversee the complete accounting function, including bookkeeping, management accounts and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Prepare budgets and cash-flow forecasts and provide financial information to assist business owners with decision-making.
• Manage and review SARS submissions, including VAT, PAYE, income tax and provisional tax requirements.
• Review tax calculations and statutory submissions before filing and assist with tax-related queries and compliance requirements.
• Manage and oversee payroll processing using Pastel, Sage Online and SimplePay.
• Assist clients with CIPC requirements and statutory compliance.
• Review staff work for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable accounting and statutory requirements.
• Monitor WIP, including information received, work completed, outstanding client requirements and workflow.
• Align billing with completed work and monitor outstanding billing requirements.
• Provide practical accounting, financial and compliance advice to business owners.

Junior Accountant at ARB Electrical, Prospecton (2008-03 – 2014-11)

• Assisted the Accountant with day-to-day accounting functions.
• Processed cashbooks and loaded daily payments.
• Managed petty cash and assisted with debtors and creditors.

Office Manager at KIT (Pty) Ltd, Briardene (2005-07 – 2008-02)

• Managed cashbooks, invoicing and purchasing administration.
• Processed and administered payroll.
• Managed debtors and creditors and oversaw general office administration.

Debtors Clerk at Rosebank Clinic, Rosebank (2003-05 – 2003-09)

• Part-time position undertaken to gain practical experience in debtors administration.

Technical Accountant – Institute of Accounting & Commerce (IAC), South Africa (2022-12)

Certified Tax Practitioner – Institute of Accounting & Commerce (IAC), South Africa (2022-12)

Diploma in Financial Management in Financial Management – Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), South Africa (2018-01 – 2021-12)

Diploma in Business Management in Business Management – University of Natal, South Africa (2002-01 – 2003-02)

BCom Financial Management in Financial Management – UNISA, South Africa (2003-07 – 2005-12)