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mushfiqa hartley

@mushfiqahartley

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I am an accountant focused on accurate bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reliable client reporting.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a hands-on accounting role where I can handle client bookkeeping, reconciliations, and VAT/payroll processing confidently, keep systems organized, and keep learning with tools like Xero and Hubdoc.

I am an accountant in Cape Town, South Africa. I studied BCom Financial Accounting at the University of the Western Cape, and I enjoy turning detailed numbers into clear, dependable reporting. I’ve built my strengths around accurate reconciliations, VAT and payroll compliance, and maintaining organized documentation across multiple client needs.

In my recent roles, I supported monthly management bookkeeping for multiple clients (bank, debtors, and creditors reconciliations; profit/loss and balance sheet management; fixed asset registers) while calculating and submitting returns such as VAT201, EMP201, and EMP501s. I’ve also worked as a Junior Bookkeeper across three branches—preparing Excel deal spreadsheets, processing invoices in Sage Pastel, producing monthly management account reports, and managing petty cash and bank reconciliations—bringing a consistent, detail-focused approach even under pressure.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SAIPA Trainee Accountant

Garth Hampshire & Associates

Nov 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Performed monthly bookkeeping for 8 clients, including bank reconciliations, AR/AP reconciliations, and preparation of management accounts (profit/loss and balance sheet). Managed fixed asset registers, submitted EMP201/EMP501 and VAT201 returns, supported VAT audits, and handled payroll processing; worked with Xero, Hubdoc, and Simplepay.

Bank Reconciliation Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Management Accounting Payroll Processing Xero Hubdoc

Junior Bookkeeper

Sotheby's International Realty

Jul 2022 - Jan 2023 (6 months)

Prepared Excel spreadsheets for property deals and trust deposit amounts and created invoices for payment across three branches. Recorded invoices in Sage Pastel, compiled monthly management accounts, managed petty cash and bank reconciliations, and prepared VAT201 submissions.

Excel Sheets Invoicing Sage Pastel Journal Entries Management Accounting Petty Cash Bank Reconciliation VAT 201 SAGE Pastel

Cashier / Store Assistant

Montagu Dried Fruits & Nuts

Apr 2018 - Nov 2018 (7 months)

Processed daily cash and card transactions, balanced tills, and supported daily cash-up and banking deposit procedures. Assisted with stock counting, inventory control, store operations, and customer service.

Cash Handling Cash Up Procedures Deposits Inventory Control Stock Control Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Western Cape

Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Accounting), Financial Accounting

2016 - 2024

Activities and societies: Completed Financial Accounting (up to final year Level 3 – Module 1), Management Accounting (final year Level 3), Internal Auditing (final year Level 3), Taxation (Level 2), Financial Management (Level 2).

Completed a BCom in Financial Accounting at the University of the Western Cape (2016–2024), including coursework in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Taxation, Financial Management, Economics, Business Statistics, and Business Management.

Norman Henshilwood High School

Matric (National Senior Certificate), High School (Matric)

2011 - 2015

Completed Matric in 2015 at Norman Henshilwood High School, studying English, Afrikaans, Pure Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Biology, and Life Orientation.