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Kim Nel

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I’m a Chartered Accountant delivering accurate tax compliance, reporting, and team leadership.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can deliver accurate financial reporting and tax compliance and improve operational efficiency.

I am personable and analytical, with a solid foundation in financial principles and accounting practices. I bring strong proficiency in financial reporting and compliance, with a keen understanding of tax regulations, helping clients keep accurate financial records and meet deadlines.

From 04/2014 to 02/2025 at Klinkradt Chartered Accountants, I managed the Accounting department team of 10 to 15 employees across two locations. I oversaw AFS and audit file preparation, monthly bookkeeping to trial balance (including VAT and PAYE calculations and submissions), and annual/bi-annual submissions, while ensuring accuracy to the point where the partner could meet and discuss with clients.

In 05/2025 to Current, I work independently as a Self – Remote consultant for monthly client engagements. I process source documents to trial balance, calculate and submit VAT and PAYE returns, assist with day-to-day client queries, review financial capturing for corrections and recommendations, and prepare year-to-date management accounts plus month-on-month profit and loss and cash flow forecasting.

Earlier in my career, I managed full accounting functions and cash flow responsibilities, including audit liaison, budgeting and actual vs budget variance reporting, and 12-month cash flow projections presented at EXCO. I also took on IT oversight and recruitment responsibilities, bringing a thorough, organized approach to operational efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Consultant

Current

Self (Remote)

May 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Processed client source documents to trial balance and prepared month-to-month management accounts, profit and loss reporting, and cash flow forecasts. Calculated and submitted VAT and PAYE returns, supported client day-to-day queries, reviewed financial capturing for corrections, and drafted company/tax year-to-date documentation.

Trial Balances VAT Returns Management Accounting Cash Flow Forecasting client support

Manager/Associate/Partner

Klinkradt Chartered Accountants

Apr 2014 - Feb 2025 (10 years 10 months)

Managed and motivated an accounting team of 10–15 across two locations, ensuring delivery of AFS and audit files for approximately 700 non-audit clients. Oversaw monthly bookkeeping to trial balance and VAT/PAYE submissions for ~50 clients, annual workmen’s compensation and bi-annual EMP501 returns for ~80 clients, and provided IT oversight including licensing and cyber policy compliance.

Team Leadership VAT Returns PAYE Submissions Cash Flow Forecasting IT Compliance

Accountant

Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board

Oct 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 5 months)

Owned the full accounting function for the Board and managed three staff, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. Liaised with internal and external auditors, prepared quarterly audit committee reports, compiled annual divisional and consolidated budgets, and performed monthly actual vs budget variance analysis.

General Ledger Accounting Financial Reporting Audit Reporting Budget Compilation Team Management Consolidated Budgeting

Financial Manager (Cash Flow)

Real People (Pty) Ltd

May 2007 - Sep 2012 (5 years 4 months)

Managed cash flow operations, including daily oversight of approximately 30 active bank accounts, setting up online banking access controls, and implementing a companywide payments policy. Produced weekly 12-month cash flow projections for EXCO and built a liquidity maturity analysis (LMA) for ALCO used by Moody’s; later managed monthly profit-centre reporting for 5 legal entities and quarterly bo

Cash Flow Forecasting Liquidity Maturity Analysis (LMA)Payments Policy Implementation Covenant Monitoring Creditease To Great Plains Integration Great Plains (Accounting)Cross Currency Swap Repayment Oversight

Audit Supervisor

OHS Chartered Accountants

Jan 2006 - Apr 2007 (1 year 3 months)

Supervised the firm’s in-house audit portfolio and supported staff planning and training. Served as assistant manager on the Buffalo City Municipality audit (payroll for ~4,500 employees) and temporarily managed administration (debtors/creditors, payroll for five companies, and leave registers) for two companies during maternity leave.

Audit Supervision Staff Training Audit Plans Management Reporting

Articled Clerk

Klinkradt Chartered Accountants

Jan 2002 - Dec 2005 (3 years 11 months)

Performed statutory audits across manufacturing, retail, services (consultants), and investment industries, including attorney trust audits. Compiled and maintained fixed asset registers and calculated monthly/annual tax and levies (PAYE, SDL, VAT, UIF, workmen’s compensation), preparing trial balances and individual/company tax returns while developing internal control systems and handling SARS r

Trial Balances Individual Tax Returns VAT Compliance PAYE SDL UIF Calculations Internal Controls SARS Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Intec College

Pastel Course, Accounting Software (Pastel)

2000 -

Completed a Pastel software course via Intec College (correspondence).

Rhodes University

Bachelor of Accounting, Accounting

Completed a Bachelor of Accounting at Rhodes University within four years while working full time on articles; completed in December 2004.

South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

SAICA Qualifying Examination - Part 1 & Part 2, Chartered Accountancy

Passed the SAICA Qualifying Examination Part 1 on the first attempt and Part 2 on the second attempt.

Stirling High School

Matric (Secondary School), Secondary Education

Completed secondary education at Stirling High School, earning academic and leadership recognition including prefect status and honours including netball-related awards.