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Janine Small

@janinesmall

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Analytical accountant trainee experienced in auditing, bookkeeping and Caseware.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking accounting roles where I can apply auditing and bookkeeping expertise, lead small teams, handle tax and financial statements, and contribute to a collaborative firm focused on accuracy and growth.

I am an analytical, organized and detail-oriented accountant trainee with hands-on experience across auditing, bookkeeping and financial statement preparation. I have worked in mid-sized auditing and accounting firms providing audit preparation, independent reviews and compilations using Caseware, and I am proficient in VAT, payroll taxes and income tax submissions.

I have practical bookkeeping experience on Xero, Pastel and Sage up to trial balance, and I have overseen teams while managing deadlines, ensuring quality deliverables for companies and individuals. My training includes completed SAICA articles and a BCompt in Financial Accounting from UNISA.

I bring strong numerical and analytical skills, excellent communication and an ownership mentality focused on delivering strategic solutions that resolve challenges and support business growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager

Current

Inkosi Chartered Accountants Inc.

Mar 2025 - Present (6 months)

Manage audit and accounting engagements for companies and individuals, overseeing a team and delivering financial statements prepared in CaseWare while ensuring tax (income, VAT, payroll) compliance.

Xero Payroll Taxes Team Management Financial Statement Preparation

SAICA Trainee Accountant

Inkosi Chartered Accountants Inc.

Feb 2024 - Feb 2025 (1 year)

Performed audit preparation, independent reviews and compiled financial statements using CaseWare; prepared and submitted income tax and VAT returns and performed reconciliations.

Financial Statement Preparation Bookkeeping

SAICA Trainee Accountant

Chantel Elliott and Company

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Provided audit and accounting services including audit preparation, independent reviews and compilation of financial statements using CaseWare, and managed VAT and payroll tax submissions.

Payroll Taxes Financial Statement Preparation Reconciliations Bookkeeping

Bookkeeper

Mitchells’ Chartered Accountants Inc.

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Performed general bookkeeping to trial balance using Pastel, processed and reconciled debtors, creditors and bank accounts, and prepared VAT and EMP submissions.

Trial Balances Debtors & Creditors Bookkeeping

Admin Assistant

Finchley Nursery

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Provided administrative support in a food manufacturing environment, handling invoicing, debtor management and general administrative duties.

Invoicing Administrative Support Office Administration Record keeping

Bookkeeper

First Accounting Services

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Executed general bookkeeping functions and supported accounting operations for clients, including reconciliations and assistive accounting tasks.

Bookkeeping Reconciliations Debtors & Creditors Accounting Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce, Financial Accounting

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting with coursework in auditing, financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, financial mathematics, and introduction to commercial law.