Description

I’m a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience in invoicing, reviewing financial documents, and ensuring accurate and timely bookkeeping. I assist businesses with everyday financial tasks such as issuing invoices, verifying incoming invoices, and organizing financial records. With a background in accounting and payroll (Lohnsteuer) and a solid understanding of both IFRS and German tax standards, I help companies stay compliant and organized. Reliable, efficient, and discreet — I deliver quality support tailored to each client’s needs.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
German
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Kofookoo
Senior Accountant
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
October 2023 - April 2025 (1 year and 6 months)
Hamburg, Germany
Managed end-to-end payroll processing for multiple locations, ensuring compliance with German tax (Lohnsteuer) and social security regulations. Maintained accurate employee records, calculated salaries and benefits, and coordinated with external tax advisors. Supported VAT-compliant expense allocation and assisted with financial reporting under IFRS.
Tools used: DATEV, Excel, MS Office
Languages: English (fluent), German (intermediate – B1 level
SA KPMG
Consultant Trainee
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
April 2013 - August 2015 (2 years and 4 months)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Completed a structured training program focused on external audit and financial reporting for clients across various industries. Gained hands-on experience in auditing financial statements, assessing internal controls, performing risk assessments, and preparing audit documentation in compliance with IFRS. Collaborated with audit teams to deliver high-quality assurance services to corporate clients.
Tools used: CaseWare, Excel, MS Office
Languages: English (fluent)
DepartmentofPublicWorkSouthAfrica
Accountant
PUBLIC SECTOR
September 2015 - August 2023 (7 years and 11 months)
Johannesburg, South Africa
nternal Auditor at the Department of Public Works – South Africa
Conducted internal audits across various departments to assess compliance with government policies, financial regulations, and internal controls. Responsibilities included planning and executing audit procedures, analyzing financial data, identifying risks and control weaknesses, and drafting audit reports with actionable recommendations. Gained experience auditing government-funded infrastructure projects and ensuring accountability in public spending.
Tools used: ACL Analytics, Excel, MS Office
Languages: English (fluent)