Tshepi

Audit Clerk and Financial Accounting Professional

Talent

EdenvaleMember since July 22, 2026

CaseWarePastelXeroAudit proceduresFinancial statement preparationIFRS for SMEsTax complianceIncome tax returns (ITR14)VAT returnsBank reconciliationsAnalytical reviewRatio analysisDocument reviewBudget variance analysis

Hire this person

Send a job offer directly to this candidate

CaseWarePastelXeroAudit proceduresFinancial statement preparation

About

Financial accounting professional with hands-on audit experience and strong technical expertise in audit procedures, financial statement preparation, and tax compliance. Currently pursuing Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Accounting at Unisa. Demonstrates proficiency in audit software (CaseWare, Pastel, Xero) and comprehensive knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, Companies Act, and tax legislation. Own transport available.

Experience

Audit clerk - Orkin Brown and Associates

(2025-10 - 2026-04)

Assisted in the execution of full external audit engagements for a portfolio of SME and mid-sized clients using CaseWare. Gained practical exposure to SAICA training contract competencies through hands-on audit and accounting work.

Prepared and maintained comprehensive audit working papers, lead schedules, trial balances, and financial statements in CaseWare
Performed detailed testing of controls and substantive audit procedures, including bank confirmations, debtor circularization, and inventory counts
Conducted analytical reviews and ratio analysis to identify audit risks and unusual fluctuations
Prepared draft Annual Financial Statements in compliance with IFRS for SMEs and the Companies Act
Supported the tax department with the preparation and review of Income Tax Returns (ITR14), VAT returns, and Provisional Tax calculations
Liaised with clients to obtain necessary information, resolve queries, and maintain strong client relationships
Participated in year-end audit fieldwork for multiple clients
Performed bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reconciliations
Updated and maintained client records on accounting software including Pastel and Xero
Assisted in the compilation of management accounts and budget variance analysis
Completed audit files and ensured all supporting documentation was accurately referenced and filed
Prepared audit schedules and performed testing for Revenue, Cost of Sales, Operating Expenses, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Accruals and Provisions
Prepared and submitted corporate income tax returns
Assisted with VAT return preparation and review
Calculated taxable income and verified supporting tax schedules
Ensured compliance with tax legislation and filing deadlines
Assisted clients with tax-related queries and documentation requirements

Consultant - Kreston-NW

(2024-03 - 2025-07)

Conducted comprehensive compliance testing and document review of procurement vouchers and expenditure registers. Performed detailed reconciliation and verification procedures to ensure completeness and compliance with Treasury Regulations.

Reviewed soft copy against hard copy vouchers to ensure completeness on a page-by-page basis
Renamed soft copy vouchers by date of transaction, supplier name, file number, box number, order number and amount
Inspected vouchers against schedule/GL to ensure completeness and confirm single payment or batch payment status
Documented file numbers scanned in boxes and confirmed completeness of all vouchers filed by management
Communicated issues identified to management including sequential numbering issues and incorrectly filed vouchers
Submitted weekly progress reports to management
Inspected all procurement vouchers for the year to identify deviations and non-compliance with Treasury Regulations
Agreed each transaction on the GL to the supporting payment voucher and confirmed correct classification
Reported possible misallocations to management for discussion
Recalculated invoice amounts and agreed to quotations, purchase requisitions, purchase orders and general ledger
Identified instances of non-compliance and updated expenditure registers accordingly
Inspected contract management register to verify status of each contract
Inspected deviation registers and traced to General Ledger to ensure all deviations were paid and exist
Inspected vouchers to confirm accrual or payable status at year end and updated registers