Rayne Theart

Experience

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  Grant Thornton South Africa

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Senior Trainee Accountant

  - In Charge Accountant on the job- Most significant projects: Burlington's Group audit (clothing manufacturer) (4 weeks), Boland Canvas and Rope Company (Pty) Ltd audit (manufacturer of canvas and rope) (4 weeks) and Cobra Beer SA (Pty) Ltd audit (beer brewers) (4 weeks)- Direct dealings with the client- Ultimate responsibility for the successful completion of the file- Drafting the financial statements and completing the taxation and completion sections of the audit file- Facilitating discussions between the client and audit- On the job training of junior staff- Maintaining team morale Show less

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  BBBEE Rating Agency

  Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

  BEE Verification Analyst

  - Planning and executing BEE verifications- Financial knowledge for other employees- Often worked overtime for free in order to complete ratings within given deadlines- Planned and executed Johannesburg and Durban onsite verification

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  Kleinwort Benson

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2015

  - Reviewing management accounts and annual financial statements- Supervising junior staff on projects and account management- Produce financial statements and management accounts for portfolio of clients in accordance with the applicable financial standards- Ensure that the accounts are produced in accordance with the regulatory deadlines and the deadlines agreed with the client- Project and manage the client audit process according to an agreed timetable to ensure all parties are delivering as agreed and the manager or supervisor is inform of any obstacles and/or delays- Quickly and diligently address Client queries and questions (Including assisting the Administration team with accounting related queries) and if not possible escalate to a Manager or Supervisor to ensure resolution thereof and to establish and maintain a good working relationship with clients- Assist team members, provide training to new members of staff when required and promote knowledge sharing within the team to ensure the team works as a cohesive unit Schedule pre and post audit meetings to ensure audit planning, comments and recommendations as well Show less

  • Financial Reporting Supervisor

    Apr 2012 - Aug 2015

  • Fund Accountant

    Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Trust Accountant

    Jan 2011 - Oct 2011
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  Balance Books SA

  Apr 2017 - now

  Director

  I am deeply involved in providing the following services to my clients: * Bookkeeping * Payroll * VAT calculations and submissions * EMP calculations and submissions * Compilation of Annual Financial Statements * All taxation registrations, calculations, submissions, and advice * Company Formations