Shannon Kavanagh
@shannonkavanagh
Accountant and bookkeeper focused on accurate reporting, VAT compliance, and efficient client bookkeeping.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
SAICA Article Clerk
Watermark Registered Auditors
Jul 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 3 months)
Prepared audit working papers and compiled audit files across multiple financial areas. Conducted payroll and VAT reconciliations and supported audit seniors with review engagements and audit planning.
Trust Clerk
LSG Integrated
Jan 2020 - Jun 2020 (5 months)
Prepared working papers for trust audits and performed trust reconciliations. Assisted in compiling financial statements for small companies and trusts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Eduvos
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, Accounting
Currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting at Eduvos, South Africa.
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.
CTG Private College
National Senior Certificate, Secondary Education
Grade: 3 distinctions
National Senior Certificate from CTG Private College, completed with three distinctions.
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