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Harm Barkhuizen

Manukau,AUK

Summary

I am a positive, hardworking individual, who prides myself on meeting deadlines. I am always looking for more efficient ways of performing daily tasks and improving business processes. Whilst I enjoy working autonomously I am an excellent team player and appreciate the importance of working collaboratively with others to achieve the desired outcomes.

Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.

Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in accounting principles and practices. Successfully managed financial records and performed audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Demonstrated analytical thinking and attention to detail in financial reporting and tax preparation.

Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.

Experienced with financial analysis and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Utilizes knowledge of accounting software and financial regulations to streamline processes. Strong understanding of financial data analysis, budgeting, and tax preparation.

Detail-oriented Accountant with [Number] years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.

Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

CATAS Ltd
04.2017 - Current
  • Complete monthly management reports for 29 clients
  • Complete and lodge GST returns when due
  • Assist with complex accounting issues when required
  • Compile annual Performance Reports to comply with Charities Services requirements
  • Support clients in the use of Xero
  • Timely delivery of required reports

Accountant/Owner

East Botany Business Services
08.2013 - Current
  • Perform financial administrative duties, i.e
  • Bookkeeping, wages, accounts payable capturing and payment for 35+ clients
  • Complete and lodge GST returns when due
  • Prepare Annual Financial Statements
  • Prepare and lodge Annual Tax returns
  • Manage monthly PAYE returns
  • Monthly reports for some clients
  • Weekly job invoices for builder client
  • Provide a solely online cloud-based accounting/bookkeeping service to all my clients
  • Reduce the average monthly time spent on the billing, wages and invoicing cycle for builder by an average of 100 hours per month
  • Reduce the time spent on financial admin tasks, including payables, wages and monthly reporting by average of 75% per month for a charity organisation

Senior Accountant (Contract)

ANZ Bank
08.2010 - 11.2012
  • Monthly financial processing, i.e
  • Journals, reporting and analysis
  • Daily loan performance reports for bank
  • Transitioning on-shore repetitive tasks to offshore service providers

Education

HonsBcompt -

University of South Africa
01.1992

Skills

  • Xero
  • Excel
  • Xero Advisor
  • Xero Migration
  • Xero Payroll
  • MYOB
  • AccountRight
  • MYOB Essentials
  • Analytical skills
  • Process improvements
  • Cloud-based systems
  • Relationship management
  • Client collaboration
  • Client support

Skillsummary

Extensive experience in Xero and Excel., Xero Advisor-, Xero Migration- and Xero Payroll certified., Excellent analytical skills in identifying any patterns or useful trends in complex data sets., Some experience with MYOB, AccountRight and MYOB Essentials., Changed reporting and billing processes from extensive paper-based system to paperless cloud-based system., Moved from site-based service provider to online off-site/cloud-based service provider., Excellent relationship and management skills, collaborating with a wide range of clients, in various industries., Support clients on the use of Xero.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Accountant

CATAS Ltd
04.2017 - Current

Accountant/Owner

East Botany Business Services
08.2013 - Current

Senior Accountant (Contract)

ANZ Bank
08.2010 - 11.2012

HonsBcompt -

University of South Africa
Harm Barkhuizen