After completing my SAIPA Articles at Whitfield Fintax an opportunity was presented to me to work full time with focus on my passion, being taxation and accounting for group structures.Key responsibilities:- Annual Financial Statement Compilations for individuals, companies and trusts- Effective Group Tax Planning and application of tax saving opportunities- Client engagement and taking on new clients- Independent Review Procedures- SARS Audits- SARS Disputes (Notices of Objections and Appeals)- SARS Alternate Dispute Resolutions- Provisional Tax Calculations- Providing feedback and advice to the bookkeepers- Bi-monthly VAT reconciliations- Training, supervision and logbook assistance of SAIPA Article clerks.- Generator Set-up and maintenance

Upon completion of my BCom General Accounting degree, I started my 3 year journey as a SAIPA Article Clerk at Whitfield Fintax, where I enjoy a great working relationship with my colleagues and was hungry to learn.Key responsibilities:- Monthly Accounting, including the calculation, reconciliation and submission of VAT and Payroll Taxes- Pastel Data Capturing- Assisting with Annual Financial Statement Compilations for individuals, companies and trusts- Filing on annual tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts (Income and Provisional Tax)- Assisting in the training of Junior Article Clerks- Office-wide computer installations,s maintenance and troubleshooting.- Collection of information and completion of the SAIPA logbook- Legal Assistance with CIPC Annual Submissions- Assistance with SARS Disputes

As a young adult, the marketing and liquor industries had always piqued my interest.I was fortunate enough to work for DGB, one of the premium brand liquor distributors, where I gained valuable insight into marketing strategies and events planning.Duties:- In-store & restaurant promotions- External event promotions- Client engagement and collection of feedback- Detailed record keeping regarding number of tastings and brand sales.Achievements:- 2014 Tops The Wine Show PE, winning stall (Franchhoek Cellars)