Caseware Auditing and Accounting program
Hi, I’m
Sandie Sent
Financial Accountant
Sydney,New South Wales
Overview
36
years of professional experience
41
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Watermans Chartered Accountants
Accountant and Auditor
01.2009 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Accounting to Balance Sheet for approx.50 clients: Companies, Close Corporations and Trusts on Caseware computerised accounting and audit program and on Pastel accounting program
- Accounting and Fin.Mge.Acc.Reporting on SAP computerized system Trained on Pastel Evolution accounting package
- Prepared reconciliations and calculations on MS Excel spreadsheets
- Typed client correspondence on Email and MS Word
- Prepared financial audit working papers for the audit process Compiled and analysed financial information to prepare annual and interim financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts for external companies
- Prepared financial management reports
- Ensured financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
- Ensured all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Examined and analysed accounting systems and control procedures, and suggested further recommendations for improvement
- Resolved accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Performed analytical reviews on comparative historical data for reasonability testing
- Calculated taxation expenses and reconciled Rec.of Revenue A/c’s
- Performed VAT reasonability tests
- Ensured accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
- Achievement: Satisfied customers with our expertise and assisted in growing the customer base and volume of work
- Reference: Mr.Richard Watt, Director: refer to written letter of reference
W.J. De Beer and Co. Chartered Accountants
Accountant and Audit Senior
11.2004 - 09.2008
Job overview
- Performed external and internal audits of Companies, Close Corporations, Body Corporates, some Audit Firms and churches Performed Accounting Reconciliations Accounted for Companies, Close Corporations, Body Corporate and Non-Profit organizations
- Assisted in preparation of monthly management report and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives, including “Budget vs
- Actual” variance reports
- Assisted in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances
- Resolved various issues with clients
- Ensured statutory returns were in compliance with all regulatory and statutory laws
- Analysed and documented workflow systems, controls, policies and procedures for audit evaluation
- Kept up to date with knowledge of International Auditing Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Achievement: Assisted my employer in getting his business to pass the IRBA Practice Review.
S J Sent t/a Style Living Estates
Property investor and estate agency owner
01.2004 - 11.2004
Job overview
- Property investing and estate agency Buying, renovating, renting and selling property at a profit Acquiring estate agent mandates for marketing and sale of properties Advertising, liaising with potential buyers and tenants and performing credit checks Liaising with conveyancing attorneys and various banks Typing, scanning, emailing documentation Achievements: Sold about 5 townhouses, all at a profit
- Rented out some of the townhouses to tenants, while awaiting the sales.
RSM Betty and Dickson Chartered Accountants
Accountant
03.1997 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Administration and accounting work for approximately 15 clients: Trusts, Companies, Close Corporations and Partnerships CASEWARE Audit account systems used Pastel and AccPac computerised accounting systems Cash flow projections and investment of excess funds Internal audit work and preparation of accounts to final stage for external audit Tax computations and payments Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met Implemented the Pastel system on a move to another department
- Accomplished the computerisation of previous manual systems onto AccPac and a later conversion to Caseware Introduced additional financial controls to accurately monitor cash transactions
- Effectively streamlined processes that significantly reduced time spent of transaction processing
- Prepare daily income/sales and prepare daily journal entry Compile monthly reports Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances
- Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures
- Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
K.P.M.G. Aiken and Peat
Company Tax Compliance Administrator (Reporting to Tax Partner)
03.1988 - 03.1990
Job overview
- Achievements: Was given an increase every six months and was awarded a bonus for passing all official 1st year subjects, whilst studying part-time, in 1 year
- Preparation of the accompanying detailed income statements and other schedules for half of their clients (approximately 220 clients) and ensuring all Provisional tax and Tax return deadlines were met.
Education
Governance Institute of Southern Africa (prev.CIS)Johannesburg, South Africa
Corporate Governance Institute Degree (prev. C.I.S.) from Accounting And Tax
01.1983 - 11.1988
University Overview
U.N.I.S.A.
B. Compt. (final Subject of Final Year) from Financial Accounting, Auditing And Tax
01.1989 - Current
University Overview
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.
Skills
- Financial Statements
- Tax Preparation
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Auditing and Attestation
- Payroll Auditing
- Audit Financial Records
- Tax Computation
- Superior Attention to Detail
- MS Office Suite
- SAP Expertise
- Intuit QuickBooks
- GAAP Compliance
Certification
- Independent Compiler and Independent Reviewer in South Africa
- Corporate Governance Institute of S.A. Member
- To become a Member of the Corporate Governance Institute of Australia (in September 2024)
- C.G.I. in Public Practice in South Africa
- Tax practitioner in South Africa
Availability
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Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Watermans Bus.and Admin. Services (Pty) Ltd: Achieved goals timeously by completing compiling Annual Financial Statements with accuracy and efficiency.
- W.J. de Beer Auditors: helped my employer get his business through the I.R.B.A. Practice Reviews.
- KPMG Chartered Accountants: Handled half of their company tax clients' company tax returns timeously.
Affiliations
Affiliations
Corporate Governance Institute of Southern Africa
Will become a Member of the Corporate Governance Institute of Australia in September 2024.
Software
Sage Pastel computerised accounting program
Quickbooks accounting program
SAP computerised Accounting program
ACCPAC computerised accounting program
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Word
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Interests
Reading
TV and Internet
Cooking and baking
Children
Cutural and spiritual interests and history
Arts and crafts
Timeline
Accountant and Auditor
Watermans Chartered Accountants
01.2009 - 05.2024
Accountant and Audit Senior
W.J. De Beer and Co. Chartered Accountants
11.2004 - 09.2008
Property investor and estate agency owner
S J Sent t/a Style Living Estates
01.2004 - 11.2004
Accountant
RSM Betty and Dickson Chartered Accountants
03.1997 - 12.2003
U.N.I.S.A.
B. Compt. (final Subject of Final Year) from Financial Accounting, Auditing And Tax
01.1989 - Current
Company Tax Compliance Administrator (Reporting to Tax Partner)
K.P.M.G. Aiken and Peat
03.1988 - 03.1990
Governance Institute of Southern Africa (prev.CIS)
Corporate Governance Institute Degree (prev. C.I.S.) from Accounting And Tax
01.1983 - 11.1988
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