Susan Steel
@susansteel
Experienced accountant and tax consultant focused on accurate, compliant financial reporting.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced accountant and tax consultant with a strong track record in monthly accounting, payroll, VAT and income tax compliance for a diverse client base. I consistently prepare management accounts, financial statements and handle SARS assessments and queries.
My background includes full bookkeeping functions across debtors, creditors, cashbook, journals, reconciliations, stock control and fixed asset registers, plus payroll and HR support. I have delivered internal audit support, prepared companies for external audits and managed trust and CIPC beneficial ownership submissions.
I bring practical hands-on experience from roles in practice and industry, a focus on accuracy and process improvement, and the ability to manage multiple client responsibilities and statutory deadlines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accountant / Tax Consultant
Adams Schouw and Cain 2 Inc
Nov 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)
Provide accounting and tax services for multiple clients including monthly accounting, payroll, VAT/PAYE returns, bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations, and preparation/submission of annual financial statements and tax returns; manage SARS assessments and beneficial ownership filings.
Assistant Accountant
Marifeed
Sep 2016 - Oct 2019 (3 years 1 month)
Managed full bookkeeping including cash book, debtors/creditors, journals, monthly management accounts, VAT/PAYE submissions, production inputs and payments, monthly stock takes and reconciliations, and prepared records for external audit.
Bookkeeper / Tax Consultant
Self-employed
May 2016 - Aug 2016 (3 months)
Provided bookkeeping and tax consultancy services to clients while seeking permanent employment, handling day-to-day accounting and tax submissions.
Senior Bookkeeper / Admin Manager
ComputAssist
Jun 2014 - Apr 2016 (1 year 10 months)
Performed full bookkeeping, prepared monthly management reports, compared budget vs actual to control costs, managed petty cash and debtor functions, and supported branch manager with PA duties.
Senior Bookkeeper
Adminwiz
Sep 2013 - Nov 2013 (2 months)
Checked clerks' processing work and compiled financial statements during a temporary engagement.
Bookkeeper
Majeka House
Aug 2012 - Jun 2013 (10 months)
Managed full bookkeeping, payroll/HR functions, VAT/PAYE/UIF returns, budgets and monthly management reports until role ended due to retrenchment.
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Nel & Snyman Inc
Mar 2012 - Jul 2012 (4 months)
Performed annual bookkeeping, compiled financial statements, handled monthly accounting tasks and general office administration during a temporary assignment.
Tax Accountant
Adams Schouw & Cain 2 Inc
Jun 2008 - Nov 2011 (3 years 5 months)
Prepared and submitted income and provisional tax returns for clients, checked assessments and managed SARS queries, and assisted with annual bookkeeping and payroll.
Bookkeeper
ORM Services
Apr 2007 - Feb 2008 (10 months)
Handled full bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll/HR functions, VAT/PAYE/UIF submissions and monthly management reporting until company liquidation.
Cost Controller
P & O Nedlloyd
Jul 2004 - Mar 2006 (1 year 8 months)
Verified creditors' invoices, ensured costs were invoiced to correct clients, reported on revenue leakage and handled creditors' queries.
Creditors Clerk
Cipla Medpro
Feb 2002 - Jun 2004 (2 years 4 months)
Managed full creditors function including invoice approvals, supplier reconciliations, payments processing and assisted with wages, petty cash and fixed asset register tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Boland College
Senior Certificate, General/Matric subjects
1997 - 1997
Completed Senior Certificate with subjects including English, Mathematics and Physical.
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