Curriculum Vitae Arishka Maharaj

Personal Details

First Names: Arishka

Surname: Maharaj

Date of Birth: 28/02/1988

Age: 27

I.D. Number: 8802280152084

Nationality: South African

Home Language: English

Marital Status: Single

Gender: Female

Address: 250 Amlock DriveParlock4035

Cellphone: 074 150 4435

Email: arishka.maharaj@gmail.com

Drivers License: Code 08

Passport: South African Passport

Education & Qualifications High School: New West Secondary School

Qualification: Matriculation Exemption with Merit – English, Afrikaans, Biology, Mathematics, Accounting and Geography - 2005

University: University of Kwa Zulu Natal Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting, Managerial Accounting -2010

University: University of South AfricaQualification: Honours in Accounting(CTA) – 2014

SAICA: South African Institute of Chartered AccountantsQualification: SAICA Board 1 Exams - 2015

Achievements Award for youngest talent in KZN Fresher’s Course – Introduction to articles and auditing

(presented by Converg Tailored Solutions – 2013) Intermediates Audit Course (presented by Converg Tailored

Solutions – 2013) Seniors Audit Course (presented by Converg Tailored Solutions

– 2014)

Skills & Knowledge Accountancy

I have had exposure to all aspects of the accounting function within the various companies that I have been involved with, including, but not limited to:

o Invoice capturingo Recording of expenseso General ledger reviewo Trial balance compilationo Reconciliationso Payrollo Taxeso VATo Property, plant and equipmento Trade and other receivableso Trade and other payableso Investments

o Goodwillo Journal entrieso Inventory and stock takeo Internal controlso Group consolidation (including inter-company loans and

transactions)o Balance sheet & Income statement compilation/draftingo Statutory review & compliance

I have 4 years education in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) & IFRS for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA), as well as 31 months working experience in the implementation of the above-mentioned standards.

Industry exposureo Manufacturing (Clothing, edible oils, soaps and candles)o Attorneys Practice (with exposure to the provision of the

KZN Law Society)o Services industry (Helicopter sales, services and pilot

training)o Health care industry (Hospitals)o Construction (Transportation infrastructure and dams)o Trusts

Information Technologyo Microsoft Excel, Wordo Caseware auditing softwareo Caseview Annual Financial Statements drafting softwareo Pastel & Sage accounting software (basic skills)o VIP payroll (basic skills)

Employment 2013 – 2015: PKF Chartered Accountants and

Business Advisors (Durban)o Currently a third year clerk serving ‘articles’ as

administered under the provisions of SAICA.o Currently responsible for the running of annual

voluntary and statutory audits, as well as performing reviews and financial statement compilation services for various small to medium sized clients.

o Duties include, but not limited to: Auditing all facets of a clients’ accounting function

Evaluation, testing and recording all accounting controls designed & implemented by management and those charged with governance

Auditing, through observation, inspection, enquiry, re-performance and re-calculation, all aspects of the financial statements

Advising clients on more efficient and effective ways to perform their accounting function so as to improve their day-to-day operations

Overseeing junior clerks during their performance of auditing duties

Reviewing junior clerks’ work Meeting with the engagement partner directly and

reporting audit findings Generating reports based on audit findings as well

as providing implications and possible recommendations to the client for improvements

Preparing individual, company and trust annual tax returns

Preparing dividend tax returns Exposure to company statutory documents such

as share certificates, minutes of meetings and various other requirements as set out by company law

2012 – 2012: Desai Bhagat and Jeena Accountants

Liaising with client queries with regards to their books and financial statements

Tax Account administration Bank reconciliations Caseview Annual Financial Statements - drafting

2009 – 2010: Pravesh Sookraj and Accountants

Accounting and data capturing Draw up year- end financial statements Capturing client data via Pastel and Excel Liaising with client queries with regards to their

books and financial statements Tax Account administration

Bank reconciliations

2006 – 2009: Rusco Media Express

Marketing and Promotion of brands Liaise with clients as well as consumers Hosting events to promote products Master of ceremonies at events for products Representative for brands at various chain

groups, corporate organizations and outlets

2003 – 2004: Radio 1860

Presented informative programs Liaised with clients for advertising purposes Interviewed various public figures from

government and community Conceptualizing and implementing strategy

1999 – 2002: Radio Phoenix

Presented informative programs Liaised with clients for advertising purposes Interviewed various public figures from

government and community Conceptualizing and implementing strategy

CREDITS OBTAINED:

Secondary Education

Matriculation Exemption – Completed

Tertiary Education

Bachelor of Commerce – Majors in Accounting and Managerial Accounting and

Finance. - Completed

CTA (Honours in Accounting) – Completed

SAICA Board 1 – Completed

APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) Exam - Completed

References (On request)