# Laurel Govender

Laurel Govender is a remote worker on Himalayas, Junior Auditor at C and S Chartered Accountants Incorporated, based in South Africa.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@laurelgovender

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I deliver accurate accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and audit work across diverse client portfolios.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | South Africa |
| Authorized to work in | South Africa |
| Salary expectations | 338k+ ZAR |
| Job categories | Auditor, Accountant, Bookkeeper |
| Skills | Financial Accounting, External Audits, Financial Statement Preparation, Audit Planning, Audit Execution, Audit Documentation Preparation, Risk Assessment, Internal controls evaluation, Substantive Audit Procedures, Substantive Analytical Procedures, Tax Computation, VAT Returns, EMP501 Submissions, Payroll Processing, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger Management, Stock Control, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, CaseWare Software, Caseware Workpapers, Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SAGE, Pastel, Xero, Quickbooks, Customer Relationship Management, Project Coordination, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Attention To Detail, Communication Skills, Report Writing, Organizational Skills, Skepticism, Leadership, Teamwork, Adaptability, Decision making, Client Portfolio Management |

## What I'm looking for

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I'm seeking a part-time finance or accounting position where I can contribute accurate financial work, audit and accounting experience, and dedication to a dynamic team.
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## About

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I'm currently preparing audit files from start to finish at C and S Chartered Accountants Incorporated, managing audit clients across private companies, NPOs, body corporates, schools, and donor-funded entities.

I plan and execute audits, assess risks and internal controls, perform substantive and analytical procedures, and prepare annual financial statements using CaseWare and Excel. I manage multiple engagements while meeting strict reporting deadlines.

Previously, I supported Dees Steel Reinforcing for nine years with bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and EMP submissions, reconciliations, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, stock control, and financial statement preparation. I'm completing my SAICA training contract and bring a BCom in Accounting and CaseWare certification.
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## Experience

### Junior Auditor (current)

C and S Chartered Accountants Incorporated. Jan 2024 - Present

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Managed audit engagements for diverse clients, prepared working papers using CaseWare and Excel, performed substantive and analytical procedures, and finalized financial statements in compliance with ISA and firm methodologies.
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Skills: External-Audits, Audit-Planning, Audit-Execution, CaseWare-Software, Excel, Financial-Statement-Preparation, Risk-Assessment, Internal-controls-evaluation, Substantive-Procedures, Analytical-Procedures, Customer-Relationship-Management

### Accountant / Bookkeeper

Dees Steel Reinforcing. Jan 2014 - Dec 2023

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Managed daily financial transactions, payroll, VAT and EMP submissions, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Maintained client relationships and ensured compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.
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Skills: Financial-Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll-Processing, VAT, EMP, Accounts-Payable, Accounts-Receivable, Bank-Reconciliation, Financial-Statements, Stock-Control, Excel, SAGE, Pastel, Xero, Quickbooks

## Education

### South African Institute of Chartered Accountants

SAICA Training Contract, Accounting

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SAICA Training Contract expected to be signed off on 31 March 2027.
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### University of South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting

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Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, providing a strong technical foundation in accounting and finance.
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### CaseWare

CaseWare Certification, Accounting Software

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Certified in CaseWare, demonstrating proficiency in audit and financial reporting software.
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## Tech stack

- Xero
- Microsoft Teams
- Sage
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook

To contact Laurel, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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