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Sonya Derks

Sonya Derks

Bookkeeper

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  • About me

    Accounting Manager at Platinum Accounting| Audit and Assurance | Finance | B. Compt Degree | PGD in Financial Accounting | PAAB Audit Articles | Strong work ethic and pride in high standards ensure quality work.

  • Education

    • Walvis Bay Private High School

      2007 - 2011

    • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Financial Accounting

    • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

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      Post graduate diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences Accounting

  • Experience

    • Ugene Thomas Legal Practitioners

      Oct 2013 - Sept 2014
      Bookkeeper

      Bookkeeper with the following duties:- salaries and PAYE calculations- payments and receipts processing- bank reconciliations- supplier reconciliations- preparation of payment remittances- follow up of debtors and preparation of monthly statements

    • WBM Chartered Accountants

      Sept 2014 - Oct 2015
      Audit Trainee

    • PKF Financial Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd

      Nov 2015 - Oct 2020
      Senior Trainee Audit Accountant

      - management of junior audit clerks- lead role on audits- analytical review of financial information- identification, inspection and correction of abnormal financial information- identification and assessment of internal controls and their effectiveness- recommendations to enhance internal controls- analyzing financial information in relation to current economic events and business performance- maintaining fixed asset registers- preparation of budgets, and budget vs actual resources spent on audits Show less

    • Africa Union Cargo (Pty) Ltd

      Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
      Senior Bookkeeper

    • PKF Financial Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd

      Mar 2021 - Dec 2022
      Senior Audit Accountant

    • Buks Haulage Limited

      Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
      Finance Manager

    • Platinum Accounting and Business Services

      Jun 2023 - now
      Accounting Manager

      - Management of the accounting team for all three branches- oversee and review work and financial statements- approve final drafts to be signed off by partner- provide training and guidance on applicable accounting standards- tax advisory services to clients- calculation of provisional and annual income taxes- management of client base to ensure reporting compliance- client relations, resolving client queries- active recruitment of new clients- advisory services regarding financial status Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Business Accountant in Practice (SA)

      CIBA - Chartered Institute for Business Accountants
      Jan 2025

    • Audit articles

      Public Accountants' and Auditors' Board Namibia
      May 2022