Tshepi

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.

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

Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Accounting - Unisa

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accountancy - North West University (2019 - 2023)

Short Learning Programme - Work Readiness Programme - North West University (2024-01 - 2024-01)

Short Course - Business Communication - North West University (2024 - 2024)

Short Course - Commercial Awareness - North West University (2024 - 2024)

Short Course - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - North West University (2024 - 2024)

Short Course - Ethical Leadership in the Workplace - North West University (2024 - 2024)

Short Course - Negotiation and Persuasion - North West University (2024 - 2024)

National Senior Certificate - Abbotts College