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Shannon Kavanagh

@shannonkavanagh

Accountant and bookkeeper focused on accurate reporting, VAT compliance, and efficient client bookkeeping.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an Accountant/Bookkeeper role where I can deliver precise, deadline-driven accounting and bookkeeping, including VAT and payroll compliance, trust reconciliations, and audit-ready reporting—within a structured, high-performance environment.

I’m an Accountant and Bookkeeper with over five years of progressive experience in accounting, audit preparation, and financial reporting. I’m currently managing full accounting functions for clients in diverse industries, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

In my role at Pilum Financial Services, I prepare management accounts and financial statements, handle VAT submissions, process payroll, and complete trust account reconciliations. I also support internal audit accuracy and compliance by conducting reconciliations and assisting with audit preparation.

I bring hands-on experience across Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, CaseWare, and DraftWorx, and I’m known for being deadline-driven, organized, and detail-oriented. I’ve worked on end-to-end bookkeeping tasks including accounts receivable and accounts payable, invoicing, payments, and supplier/customer communication.

I hold a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences (BCompt) from UNISA and I’m currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting to strengthen my technical expertise. I approach every role with integrity, reliability, and a proactive mindset focused on delivering strong client service in structured, high-performance environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Accountant

Pilum Financial Services

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Managed full accounting functions for multiple clients, including monthly management accounts, VAT audits, and preparation of financial statements on DraftWorx. Performed bookkeeping for property management trust accounts (Sec 86(4)), handled AR/AP and invoicing, and processed payroll with SARS eFiling submissions.

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Bookkeeper (Temporary)

Calyx Training Solutions

Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 (3 months)

Completed monthly bookkeeping for health and gas clients using Xero and Sage. Managed VAT and payroll reconciliations, supported submissions via eFiling, and assisted with end-of-month reporting.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Eduvos logoED

Eduvos

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, Accounting

Currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting at Eduvos, South Africa.

University of South Africa (UNISA) logoUU

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences (BCompt), Accounting Sciences

Grade: 73% average; 21 distinctions

Bachelor of Accounting Sciences (BCompt) from UNISA, achieving a 73% average with 21 distinctions.

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CTG Private College

National Senior Certificate, Secondary Education

Grade: 3 distinctions

National Senior Certificate from CTG Private College, completed with three distinctions.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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