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Chantel Swart

@chantelswart1

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Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in financial management.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to leverage my accounting expertise in a dynamic environment, fostering growth and collaboration.

As a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), I bring a wealth of experience in financial management and accounting. My career has been marked by progressive roles, starting from a Trainee Accountant to my current position as a Financial Controller at Netcash. I have honed my skills in preparing financial statements, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Throughout my tenure at Sanne Group, I successfully led client audits, managed financial reporting, and trained junior staff. My analytical abilities allow me to conduct thorough financial analyses and cash flow management, ensuring that organizations maintain financial health. I am committed to high ethical standards and continuous professional development, always seeking new challenges to enhance my expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Controller

Current

Netcash (Pty) Ltd

Jun 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

As a Financial Controller, I manage monthly journal postings, VAT and provisional tax returns, and prepare audit files for annual audits. I also oversee supplier relationships and compile cash flow management and budgets.

Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Cash Flow Management Supplier Management Microsoft Excel Team Management Budgeting

Finance Manager

Sanne Group

Nov 2022 - May 2023 (6 months)

In my role as Finance Manager, I prepared monthly journals, managed fixed asset registers, and ensured compliance with IFRS. I also handled tax computations and managed statutory audits.

Financial Management IFRS Audit Management Cash Flow Analysis Team Leadership Financial Reporting Budgeting Asset Management

Assistant Manager

Sanne Group

Jun 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 5 months)

As an Assistant Manager, I coordinated client services, managed asset valuations, and supervised junior team members while ensuring compliance with regulatory deadlines.

Client Management Valuation Regulatory Compliance Financial Reporting Communication Skills Problem Solving Time Management Management Reporting

Senior Accountant

Sanne Group

Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 5 months)

In my role as Senior Accountant, I prepared financial statements and managed client communications while ensuring timely completion of audits and regulatory filings.

Financial Statements Client Communication Financial Analysis Team Collaboration Time Management Problem Solving Management Reporting

Trainee Accountant

Exceed (Cape Town) Inc.

Mar 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 10 months)

As a Trainee Accountant, I led client audits, prepared financial statements, and mentored interns while gaining comprehensive experience in auditing and financial analysis.

Financial Statements Mentoring Financial Analysis Internal Controls Problem Solving Communication Skills Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Stellenbosch

Honours in Bachelor's Accounting, Accounting

2014 - 2016

Completed an Honours degree in Accounting, further enhancing expertise in advanced accounting topics and preparing for professional certification.

University of Stellenbosch

Bachelor's in Accounting, Accounting

2011 - 2014

Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, gaining foundational knowledge in accounting principles and practices.

Monument Park High School

Matriculation, General Education

2007 - 2011

Completed high school education with a focus on subjects including Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Financial Accounting, and Biology.