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Susan Steel

@susansteel

Experienced accountant and tax consultant focused on accurate, compliant financial reporting.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can apply my accounting and tax expertise, uphold compliance, improve processes, and support audit-ready reporting within a collaborative team.

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

AI
Current

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.

MA

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.

SE

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.

CO

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.

PN

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.

CM

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

BC

Boland College

Senior Certificate, General/Matric subjects

1997 - 1997

Completed Senior Certificate with subjects including English, Mathematics and Physical.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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