JCJapie Claase
@japieclaase
Senior audit associate progressing toward CA(SA) qualification.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Audit Associate with strong foundations in financial management and practical experience using accounting software to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
I completed an Honours in Financial Accounting and am currently preparing for IAC-board examinations on my path to CA(SA), while pursuing postgraduate diplomas in applied and financial accounting at the University of South Africa.
I have hands-on experience across audit and financial roles, including as a Financial Manager and Financial Accountant, and I am proficient with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Pastel, Xero, VIP Payroll, Simple Pay, Draftworx and Caseware.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Audit Associate
GKL Auditors
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Perform audit engagements and financial statement preparation, improving audit efficiency through use of accounting software and automation tools. Supported client reporting and contributed to trainee development since promotion to senior role.
Financial Manager
Koedoeskop Kunsmis – Obaro Group
Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 (7 months)
Managed financial operations including budgeting, reporting and systems implementation to streamline processes and improve accuracy. Utilized Excel and Pastel to maintain accounting records and payroll coordination.
Financial Accountant
Infogro – Obaro Group
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 (9 months)
Prepared month-end accounts and managed reconciliations using Xero and payroll systems, improving timeliness of financial close. Supported statutory submissions and daily accounting operations.
SAICA Trainee
GKL Auditors
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)
Completed training articles assisting with audits, tax and accounting tasks while developing technical accounting competencies and preparing for professional SAICA requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity of South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma, Applied Financial Accounting
2025 - 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Financial Accounting undertaken at the University of South Africa in 2025.
UAUniversity of South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma, Financial Accounting
2024 - 2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting completed at the University of South Africa in 2024.
UAUniversity of South Africa
Bachelor of Accounting Science, Financial Accounting
2018 - 2021
Grade: Honours in Financial Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting Science (BCompt) in Financial Accounting completed at the University of South Africa from 2018 to 2021.
Hoërskool Brits
National Senior Certificate, Secondary Education
2006 - 2017
National Senior Certificate obtained from Hoërskool Brits, completed in 2017.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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