Willie van Tonder

Senior finance professional and SAIT-registered Tax Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience across financial management, annual accounts, tax compliance, payroll governance, audit readiness, budgeting, cash flow and ERP implementation. Has led full finance functions in SME and multi-entity environments with annual turnover exceeding R400 million, across hospitality, manufacturing, engineering, consulting and owner-managed businesses. Combines hands-on accounting judgement with uncommon technical depth as a full-stack finance application developer.

Designs and builds secure cloud-based finance and operational systems using Node.js, PHP, JavaScript, SQL/MariaDB, HTML/CSS, Git-based delivery and AI-assisted development. Particularly effective at translating complex accounting, tax and control requirements into practical workflows, reconciliations, approvals, audit trails and management reporting.

Director / Finance & Systems Consultant at Intellitech Consulting (Pty) Ltd (2023-02 – Present)

Lead outsourced finance functions for SMEs, including accounting, reconciliations, payroll governance, cash flow, month-end close and management reporting.

• Prepare annual financial statements, tax computations, management packs, audit schedules and supporting working papers, applying judgement to complex classifications, business/personal allocations and incomplete accounting records.
• Manage VAT, PAYE/UIF/SDL, provisional tax, income tax and broader statutory compliance; provide tax consulting to SMEs and individuals under Boland Belastingdienste, including SARS payment arrangements, deferments and compromises.
• Provide budgeting, profitability analysis and working-capital support, and strengthen internal controls through practical procedures, review points and standardised workflows.
• Implement and optimise Xero, Sage Evolution, Sage Pastel and QuickBooks Online; perform data cleansing, migration, SQL troubleshooting, systems integration and user training.
• Delivered payroll services for a US client and service-charge accounting support for UK block-management companies.
• Design, develop, test and deploy cloud finance applications, converting accounting and operational requirements into databases, forms, dashboards, approval workflows, audit trails, imports and reporting.
• Manage product roadmaps, database changes, controlled releases, testing, documentation, user support and data-security considerations across the application portfolio.

Accountant at HJL Financial Services (2016-09 – 2023-01)

Delivered accounting, reporting and compliance services across hospitality, manufacturing, engineering, transport, agriculture and other SME sectors.

• Prepared annual financial statements and supporting schedules, managed VAT, PAYE/UIF and provisional tax submissions, and assisted clients through audit and review processes.
• Investigated reconciliation differences, corrected accounting records and translated financial results into practical advice for business owners.

Financial Manager at Instacom (Pty) Ltd (2012-01 – 2016-07)

Promoted from Accountant to Financial Manager within two months and assumed responsibility for finance and administration in a R36 million turnover telecommunications, importing and assembly environment.

• Managed budgets, imports and landed-cost accounting, payroll, cash flow forecasts, month-end close and executive management reporting.
• Coordinated auditors and other external stakeholders and provided ad hoc analysis to support commercial decisions.

Accounting Software Consultant at ZS Consulting Services (2009-11 – 2012-12)

Consulted on Sage Evolution and Sage Pastel installations, configuration, accounting workflows and SQL databases.

• Provided systems support, data recovery, client consulting and classroom/on-site training for certified courses, achieving a 100% student pass rate.

Finance & Production Manager at Rucpac (Pty) Ltd (2004-08 – 2009-10)

Progressed from Buyer and Production Manager to broader finance and operational responsibility in a manufacturer of chemicals and tunnel-support systems for the mining industry.

• Supervised the finance team, supported production and procurement decisions, and strengthened reporting processes and operational controls.

Trainee Accountant - SAICA Articles at Van der Westhuizen, Cronje & Froneman Inc. (2000-08 – 2004-07)

Completed SAICA articles across accounting, taxation, statutory work, audit preparation and reconciliations for a wide range of industries.

• Performed audits of private and public companies, law firms and trusts, including forensic audit assignments.

National Diploma in Technical Financial Accounting

SAICA Articles in Accounting (2000-08 – 2004-07)