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Servaas Botha

Chartered Accountant at Fixed Price Accountants
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Servaas Botha is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with 8+ years of experience in New Zealand, proficient in English and Afrikaans, possessing expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis.
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New Zealand, NZ
Languages
  • Afrikaans Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Professional working proficiency
Skills
  • Accounting
  • Tax
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Accounting
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Servaas Botha is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with a proven track record of delivering exceptional financial expertise. With native proficiency in Afrikaans and professional working proficiency in English, he has successfully navigated diverse industries, from agriculture to manufacturing. Throughout his 30-year career, Botha has honed his skills in accounting, taxation, financial analysis, and auditing, with a strong emphasis on management and business strategy. He holds a Chartered Accountant designation from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and has a Master's degree in Business Management and Administration from Stellenbosch University.

Credentials

  • Chartered Accountant
    Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Experience

  • Fixed Price Accountants
    • Chartered Accountant
      • Oct 2015 - Present

  • NZ Sparky
    • Chartered Accountant
      • Apr 2014 - Present

  • Vanburwray Chartered Accountants Ltd
    • Chartered Accountant
      • Jun 2016 - Jan 2023

  • PWC
    • New Plymouth
    • Manager PCS and BRS
      • Jun 2012 - Nov 2015
      • New Plymouth

  • Byers & Co
    • Accountant
      • 2008 - 2012

  • DMV Fonterra Excipients (NZ) Ltd
    • Contract Accountant
      • Mar 2008 - Sep 2008

      a joint pharmaceutical venture between Fonterra and DMV Germany. Timely and accurate monthly Management Reports, budgets, reporting on variances, ad hoc financial reports and reporting I reported directly to the Financial manager in GermanyLiaison with external auditors Completing financial accounts within government time frames

  • BDO taranaki
    • BAS
      • Oct 2006 - Sep 2008

  • BDO Spicer's
    • Accountant
      • Oct 2006 - Sep 2008

      Provided a full range of BAS services to medium and small businesses, entrepreneurs and farmers.

  • Tuscany Financial Service
    • Managing Director
      • Jan 1991 - Sep 2006

      Private PracticeDirected and managed all financial management functions for medium and small businesses including Farmers in South Africa.Conducted feasibility studies, on-site investigations into clients' existing financial and operation systemsAdvised clients on improvement optionsDesigned and implemented customised financial management systems, implemented financial systemsServices: general accounting, estate planning, investment/financial advice, taxation planning, tax return service, company secretarial (unemployment insurance, workmen's compensations, value added taxation returns)Generated loan applications on behalf of clients, insurance claim preparationsCommissioner of OathsHands-on sale of private residential homes, farms, businesses and plots.Property management, home letting and administration

  • Crossview Investments
    • Sole client
      • Jan 1991 - Dec 1993

      fruit and grape farm, winery, wine distribution, wine tasting and sales and 2 liquor stores).Group turnover - medium - R14 Million per annum.Initial investigation of existing financial systems throughout the group, conducting viability studies.Designed, proposed, implementation and consolidation of improved financial controls throughout group.Ongoing liaison with group general management to ensure compliance with systemsAdvised on tax/cash flow/budget issues.

  • Vleissentraal Group SA (Vleissentraal)
    • Senior Management Auditor
      • Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

      Area: Western Cape - numerous abattoirs, butcheries, 2 factories, various wholesale operations, 3 animal feed lots, a tannery and 5+ butchery retailers.Scheduled branch audits, general internal auditing for + 30 branches.Advising Head Office and branch management on financial and operational system improvement options.Member of special investigations team.

  • Vleissentraal Group
    • Financial Accountant
      • Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

      Company background: abattoir, butchery, factory, processors and wholesalers of a wide range of meat products.Management, motivation and training of a team 19 qualified and administrative staff Allocated workloads and quality control on all work processed.Reported financial information to top management.Liaison with IT management regarding computerized accounting requirements.Participated at weekly management meetings.Production of yearend financial balance sheet working papers for external auditors.

  • Botha Financial Services
    • Director /Financial Controller
      • Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

  • Grey Iron Foundry
    • Financial Accountant
      • Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

      Production of monthly management statements and annual financial working papers (for external auditors)Turnover in excess of R 60 million

  • Atlantis Diesel Engines (Pty) Ltd
    • Senior Internal Auditor
      • Jan 1984 - Jan 1986

  • Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd
    • Head OfficeHead Office Accountant
      • Jan 1982 - Jan 1984

  • J Smith & Company, Durbanville
    • Accountant
      • Jan 1981 - Jan 1982

  • PriceWaterHouse Coopers, (PWC) Cape Town
    • Auditing Clerk/Articled Clerk/Accountant
      • Jan 1976 - Jan 1981

Education

  • 2009 - 2009
    Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
    Chartered Accountant, Practical accounting experience
  • 1989 - 1991
    Stellenbosch University
    Master; Bachelor; BB& A Hons, Business Management and Administration; Business Management & Administration
  • 1984 - 1986
    The Institute of Internal
    Specific training not a degree, Internal audit issues
  • 1976 - 1981
    University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
    B Compt, Accounting, auditing and Commercial Law
  • 1969 - 1973
    Montagu High School
    Final year at school, general school studies

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