Bridget Amogelang Fane
Finace/ Tax/Accounting
Gaborone
Summary
Seasoned Tax and Accounting professional with 4+years of experience managing financial planning of companies and individuals. Expertise in finance and taxation law, account reconciliation, planning and compliance. Adept in strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks to effectively support the finance team and contribute to the overall success of the organization. With a keen eye for accuracy and a commitment to meeting deadlines. Prepared to make a positive impact in a dynamic finance department.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tax Consultant
Ernst & Young Advisory Services
04.2022 - Current
- Perform tax reviews during audits which includes reviewing of financial statements, tax computations to identify any income tax, OWHT, VAT related exposures, and reviewing of employment contracts and pay slips to ensure correct taxation of remuneration (PAYE).
- Prepare tax returns accurately and submit to BURS before reaching their deadlines as required by Botswana tax legislation.
- Prepare tax computations for corporate income tax, PAYE, VAT and WHT returns and ensuring compliance with Botswana's current tax laws.
- Review of financial and tax statements to report tax status of an organization, identify potential tax issues and deliver accurate tax reporting in line with local tax regulations.
- Control of any tax risk related matter such as calculations of quarterly Self-Assessment Tax or tax payables and interest before submissions to tax authorities and ensuring timely submissions of returns to avoid penalties.
- Reconciling various tax accounts and financial summaries, identifies and resolves anomalies and raise any irregularities to clients or revenue authorities.
- Build and maintain business relationships with clients and revenue authorities and in that regard, I got 90% client retainment.
- Attending to client's compliance issues, meeting with revenue authorities to provide tax advise with 100% efficiency by providing timely and effective communication.
- Established a computer-based filling system that helps in reducing time spent on daily administrative tasks by 75% and enhancing our team's operation.
Assistant Accountant
Mazars (Pty) Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted in preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial reporting standards.
- Collaborated with the finance team to compile and maintain accurate asset register, tracking and updating asset information regularly.
- Managed accounts receivables, including invoicing, reconciliations, and communication with clients to ensure timely payments.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and resolved discrepancies.
- Prepared tax returns and submit to BURS before reaching their deadlines as required by Botswana tax legislation.
- Assisted with facilitation of tax audits.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation -
Botswana Accountancy College
Gaborone, Botswana 08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Economics
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana 06.2014 - 10.2018
Skills
Knowledge of Accounting practices
Knowledge of Botswana's tax laws ( Income Tax Act and VAT Act)
Account reconciliation
Tax return preparation
Adherence to accounting standards (IFRS)
BURS E-Filling System
Accounting Software
Report writing skills/ Financial reporting
Data management
Time management skills
Excellent mathematical skills
Referees
- Faith Katomeni
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young
Phone: +267 3654030
Email: Faith.Katomeni@za.ey.com
- Nomvuyo Nyongane
Tax Senior
Ernst & Young
Phone: +267 3654043
Email: Nomvuyo.Nyongane@za.ey.com
Timeline
Tax Consultant
Ernst & Young Advisory Services
04.2022 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation -
Botswana Accountancy College
08.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Accountant
Mazars (Pty) Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Economics
University of Botswana
06.2014 - 10.2018
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