Bruné Pretorius
Khomas
Summary
Versatile accounting professional with 29 years of experience and proficiencies in account management and reporting. Well-versed in updating and standardizing controls and streamlining procedures to increase productivity and reduce errors in accounting files. Offers advanced abilities with Xero, Sage Pastel and Microsoft Office. Diligent with strong accounting background and proven industry expertise. Monitored business operations and regulatory compliance for large corporation. Superior account management and reconciliation skills leading to achievement of desired results.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Accountant
Omni Africa Business Services
Windhoek , Namibia
04.2020 - Current
- Bookkeeping and processing for various practice clients
- Preparation of working paper and audit files
- Preparation of annual financial statements and management accounts for various clients in line with reporting standards
- PAYE submissions
- Import VAT submissions
- Income tax submissions
- Monthly payroll and administration to various clients
- Computation of income tax calculations
- Tax assessments and objections
- Income tax administration resolution
- Budgets and cashflow forecasts
- Client liaison and consultation
- Back office administration for variety of client across various business sectors
- Any functions performed as required by registered professional accountant
Institutional Experience
Namibia Institute of Professional Accountants
Windhoek, Namibia
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Membership obtained in 2016
- Member of the technical committee 2017 - 2022
- Member of tax committee 2017 - 2023
- Member of ITAS Technical Committee 2021 - 2023
- Member of the BIPA Committee 2017 - 2023
- Professional Evaluation Facilitator and examiner for trainee professional accountants: 2019 - 2023
- Vice President 2017 - 2019
- President of the Institute 2019 - 2022
Accountant Manager
Essie and Associates
Windhoek, Namibia
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Bookkeeping and processing for various practice clients
- Preparation of working paper and audit files
- Preparation of annual financial statements and management accounts for various clients in line with reporting standards
- PAYE submissions
- Import VAT submissions
- Income tax submissions
- Computation of income tax calculations
- Tax assessments and objections
- Budgets and cashflow forecasts
- Business plans
- Deceased estate administration and reporting to Master of High Court
- Client liaison
- Any functions performed as required by registered professional accountant
- Management meetings, reporting and budgeting
- Review of trainee accountants and work performed
- Staff dispute handling
- Training of trainees and presentation of industry related topics to trainees
- Retrenched during COVID pandemic in 2020
Accountant Manager
Financial Consulting Services
Windhoek, Namibia
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Bookkeeping and processing for various practice clients
- Preparation of working paper and audit files
- Preparation of annual financial statements and management accounts for various clients in line with reporting standards
- PAYE submissions
- Import VAT submissions
- Income tax submissions
- Computation of income tax calculations
- Tax assessments and objections
- Budgets and cashflow forecasts
- Business plans
- Deceased estate administration and reporting to Master of High Court
- Client liaison
- Any functions performed as required by registered professional accountant
- Monthly management meetings, budgets and reporting
- Training presentation of various accounting and taxation topics
- Managing of trainee accountants and review of their work
Accountant/Partnership Manager
CJ Greeff & Co Accountants
Windhoek, Namibia
12.2011 - 02.2017
- Bookkeeping and processing for various practice clients
- Preparation of working paper and audit files
- Preparation of annual financial statements and management accounts for various clients in line with reporting standards
- PAYE submissions
- Import VAT submissions
- Income tax submissions
- Computation of income tax calculations
- Tax assessments and objections
- Budgets and cashflow forecasts
- Business plans
- Deceased estate administration and reporting to Master of High Court
- Client liaison
- Any functions performed as required by registered professional accountant
- Partnership dissolved due to health issues of business partner
Finance Manager
Consulting Services Africa
Windhoek, Namibia
08.2007 - 11.2011
- Bookkeeping and record keeping for engineering firm, all financial administrative functions as required
- Preparation of working papers for year end purposes
- Preparation of annual financial statements and monthly management reporting
- Computation of tax calculations and income tax submission
- PAYE submissions
- Import VAT submissions
- VAT submissions
- Income tax assessments and objections
- Budgets and cashflow forecasts
- Payroll and employee management
- Disciplinary procedures for labour disputes
- Construction expense reporting and allocation
- Construction budgets and reporting
- Retention contracts
- Bills of quantity
- Quarterly sectoral reports to Ministry of Works Transport and Communication
- Management of administration staff
- Client consultations
Accountant
Windhoek Mechanised Accounting Services
, Namibia
03.2003 - 07.2007
- Senior Accountant
- Bookkeeping and record keeping for various clients within the organization
- Preparation of working papers for year end purposes
- Preparation of annual financial statements for clients in various economic sectors
- Computation of tax calculations and income tax submission
- PAYE submissions
- Import VAT submissions
- VAT submissions
- Income tax assessments and objections
- Budgets and cashflow forecasts
- SMBA monthly processing, monitoring and reporting
- SMBA payments and client liaison
- Preparation of tender documents
- Preparation of business plans
- Management of bookkeeping staff and trainees
- Client consultations
- Seconded to large client at the mid 2007
Trainee Accountant
KPMG
Windhoek, Namibia
01.1996 - 03.2002
- Article contract
- Performance of audit fieldwork
- Preparation of audit working papers
- Preparation of Annual Financial Statements in line with reporting standards
- Preparation and submission of income tax returns
- Tax computations and objection preparation
- Company secretarial compliance work
- Bookkeeping and recording of client transactions
- Client liaison and scheduling of audits with clients
- Annual stock counts at various clients across various industries
- Budget and cashflow preparations
- Client group: various clients in SME to large enterprises across various sectors of the economy
- Completed full internship
Foreign Exchange Clerk
First National Bank
Windhoek, Namibia
10.1995 - 12.1995
- Currency Conversions
- Foreign Exchange Contracts
- Bank of Namibia foreign payment clearing compliance documents
- Foreign exchange and SWIFT payments outward and inward payments
- Foreign currency teller and cash controller
- Cash clearance to airports for currency leaving Namibia
Education
B.Compt Accounting - Bachelor in Accounting Science
University of South Africa
Pretoria12-2011
High School Diploma -
Academia Secondary School
Windhoek10-1995
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Regulatory Compliance
- GAAP Accounting
- Budget Analysis
- Statutory Reporting
- Payroll Administration
- Year-End Close
- Auditing
- Financial Analysis
- Tax Preparation
- Tax Return Filing
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Proposal Review
- Financial Management
- Adobe Software Proficiency
- Financial Auditing
- Administrative Support
- Account Reconciliation Expert
- MS Office Suite
- Payroll Management
- Analytical Research
- Financial Statements
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- A/P and A/R
- Account Reconciliation
- Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- Budget Forecasting Expertise
- Customer Relations
- Estate Tax Returns
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Payroll Liability and Deductions
- General Ledger Entries
- Financial Planning
- Reporting
- Accounts Payable
- Business Plans
- Xero Accounting Software and Certified Advisor
Affiliations
- Love outdoors and hunting
- Hydroponic vegetable production
- Creative and engaging in hobbies like Mohair hand made teddy bear sewing
- Designing and printing mugs and promotional items
- Enjoy spending time with my family
Accomplishments
- Received Sanlam Accouting bursary for best accounting student in Grade 12
- President and Vice President of the Namibia Institute of Professional Accountant
Certification
- Xero certified advisor
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Professional Accountant
Omni Africa Business Services
04.2020 - Current
Accountant Manager
Essie and Associates
01.2019 - 03.2020
Accountant Manager
Financial Consulting Services
03.2017 - 12.2018
Institutional Experience
Namibia Institute of Professional Accountants
01.2016 - 12.2023
Accountant/Partnership Manager
CJ Greeff & Co Accountants
12.2011 - 02.2017
Finance Manager
Consulting Services Africa
08.2007 - 11.2011
Accountant
Windhoek Mechanised Accounting Services
03.2003 - 07.2007
Trainee Accountant
KPMG
01.1996 - 03.2002
Foreign Exchange Clerk
First National Bank
10.1995 - 12.1995
B.Compt Accounting - Bachelor in Accounting Science
University of South Africa
High School Diploma -
Academia Secondary School
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