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I am a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) registered with SAICA and a professional tax practitioner with over 15 years of experience helping business owners, SMEs, and established companies manage their accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting requirements. I provide reliable outsourced accounting and finance solutions that allow business owners to focus on growing their businesses while remaining compliant and maintaining accurate financial records. My experience spans financial services, banking, lending, treasury, securitisation, corporate finance, retail and business banking, property development and investment, business funding, and financial consulting. I have also led finance teams, managed budgeting processes, and prepared financial statements in accordance with international reporting standards. I help clients: • Maintain accurate accounting records • Improve financial visibility and decision-making • Ensure tax and regulatory compliance • Streamline finance and reporting processes • Meet statutory deadlines with confidence Services I provide: ✓ Full bookkeeping services ✓ Monthly management accounts ✓ Annual financial statements ✓ VAT, PAYE, UIF and income tax returns ✓ Tax compliance and SARS submissions ✓ Payroll administration ✓ CIPC annual returns ✓ Outsourced accounting and finance function ✓ Business advisory and financial consulting ✓ Budgeting and cash flow management ✓ Business plans and funding support Software & Systems: • Sage (Sage X3, Pastel Accounting & Payroll, Sage Business Cloud Accounting) • Draftworx • CaseWare • SAP • Microsoft Excel (Advanced) • Microsoft Power BI • Great Plains • Finnivo Consolidation Suite • LoanIQ (MISYS) • Audit Software (ACL, AS II, STAR) Why clients work with me: • Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with 15+ years of experience • Strong technical accounting and tax expertise • Extensive financial services and corporate finance background • Detail-oriented, analytical and results-driven • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines • Clear communication and professional service delivery I work with both South African and international clients and understand the importance of accuracy, responsiveness, and delivering work on time. My goal is not only to ensure compliance but also to provide meaningful financial insights that help clients make better business decisions. If you are looking for a trusted accounting professional who can deliver accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and practical business advice, I would be happy to assist.

CLAUDIA GIBSON SKILLS SUMMARY * Executive Assistant to company President (virtual / remote / independent contractor) * Research for Junior Tennis Development Project, Canada and lists of SA agricultural pesticides, Singapore. * Bookkeeping, Debtors, Creditors (Quickbooks and Xero online certified, Pastel Sage) Remote * Project Management * Project Coordinator (Electrical construction-LV / MV / HV overhead power lines, high mast lighting) * Agricultural Management and Consulting * Procurement Management * Tender Documentation Compilation and Pricing (Electrical construction and other) * Art, Drawing and Graphic Design * Photography and Editing * Typing, Proofreading and Transcription * Teach English as Foreign Language (TEFL) PERSONAL SKILLS - English, isiXhosa, Afrikaans Languages - Attention to detail and fast learner - Proactive and Work Independently - Punctual and Reliable - Perfectionist and Professional - Systems Orientated - Versatile, Creative and Artistic EDUCATION - Agricultural Management National Diploma (UNISA) - Project Management Certificate (UNISA) - N4-N6 Management Assistant Certificate (Technical College) - Teach English as Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate (i-to-i TEFL) - QuickBooks online (Pro Advisor Certified) - Xero Online (Advisor Certified) SKILLS / NATURAL TALENT - Art, Graphic Design and Photography Art - Original paintings, drawings, pencil sketches, portraits, acrylics, pastels, water color, PVA and ink. Graphic Design - Graphic Design including greeting and business cards, company logos and various other designs. - Software: AutoCAD, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Blender, Inskape, Krita, Coral draw, Paint. Photography - All photography and editing. - Software: Photoshop, Arcsoft, EXPERIENCE Project Coordinator Management and construction of electrical contracting projects for low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage overhead powerlines, substations, high mast lighting and wind farms. Tender Coordinator / Consultant Tender documentation compilation and pricing and procurement management for electrical contracting projects for low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage overhead powerlines, substations, high mast lighting, wind farms and solar installations. Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing for hunting, fishing and firearm training and retail outfitter including customer services, advertising, marketing, face book page design. Background Experience I grew up on a pineapple and beef cattle farm family business learning the complete pineapple production processes and beef cattle farming systems and management. Farm size (3000 hectares), annual tonnage of pineapples (16 000), 300 head of cattle. HOBBIES / INTERESTS Tennis, Squash, horse riding, on/off road motorcycle riding, fishing, artworks, photography, outdoors, owner of Ratatoui Rat and Mouse Rescue SA Sport: Tennis: - Played first team at Primary and High School level - Captained and played in the first team league, played in 2nd team league and played numerous tournaments for local Tennis Clubs. - Award for ladies singles and doubles titles at local Tennis Club annual championships and award for Special Services for local Tennis Club. Squash: - Played first team at Primary and High School level and played social squash for various local clubs Aerobics: - Achieved top 7 position in aerobics marathon competition at high school level. Outdoor Activities: - Hunting, Shooting, Fishing, Horse riding, cycling, off road motorcycle riding, cricket, softball, photography, gardening and landscaping. Animal Rescue - Owner of Ratatoui Rat and Mouse Rescue SA - Rescue, rehabilitation and housing of Fancy Rats and kept as pets - Working with various wildlife eg Chameleons and Butcherbirds. Art and Design - Painting and drawing - Graphic design, flower arranging, interior and exterior design and décor Skills portfolios and agricultural profile available on request. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and sharing my journey. Trusting I will be able to assist you with any professional services you may require. Kind Regards Claudia Gibson Freelancer / Independent Contractor

Most growing businesses do not just need a bookkeeper. They need someone who can look at the numbers, the stock, the systems, the reconciliations and the month-end process — and tell them where the business is leaking time, profit or sanity. That is the work I do. I help inventory-heavy and systems-heavy businesses clean up their accounting, stock, costings, workflows and reporting. My best work is with eCommerce, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, import/export and distribution businesses that have outgrown basic bookkeeping and now need proper finance operations. I am Xero certified, QuickBooks Online certified, A2X certified and Bill dot com certified. I am also a Cin7 referral partner, with experience across Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, NetSuite, Cin7, A2X, Shopify, Amazon, Dext, ApprovalMax, Bill, Stripe, PayPal and Excel. In plain English, I help businesses where sales are happening, stock is moving, suppliers are being paid, customers are ordering, payment gateways are clearing and everyone is busy — but the numbers are sitting in the corner looking suspicious. WHO I WORK BEST WITH I work best with growing businesses that have stock, systems and operational complexity. That includes eCommerce, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, import/export and distribution companies. I am especially useful when: * Your stock system and accounting system do not agree * Your COGS is unclear or unreliable * Your margins need detective work * Your month-end close takes too long * Your payment gateways are not reconciling cleanly * Your reports arrive too late to help anyone make decisions * Your inventory, accounting and sales platforms are not speaking the same language * Excel is being asked to perform miracles it never signed up for WHAT I DO BEST * Month-end close: reconciliations, journals, review files and reporting packs * Accounting cleanup: fixing messy Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or NetSuite files * Inventory accounting: stock movements, COGS, landed costs, margins and slow-moving stock * eCommerce accounting: Shopify, Amazon, A2X, Stripe, PayPal and payment-gateway reconciliations * Manufacturing accounting: raw materials, WIP, finished goods, job costing and production cost visibility * Wholesale and distribution accounting: supplier costs, multi-location inventory, reorder planning and margin reporting * AP and AR workflows: Bill, supplier bills, customer invoices, collections and payment controls * System setup and process improvement: chart of accounts, tracking categories, workflows, SOPs and integrations * Management reporting: clear financial reports that explain what is happening, not just what happened THE STACK I LIVE IN * Accounting: Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage, NetSuite * Inventory and operations: Cin7, A2X, Shopify, Amazon, inventory workflows * AP and approvals: Bill, Dext, ApprovalMax * Payments and merchant accounts: Stripe, PayPal, Shopify Payments, Amazon settlements * Reporting and analysis: Excel, Google Sheets, management reports, KPI packs * Process improvement: SOPs, month-end checklists, reconciliation files and workflow documentation HOW I WORK My style is practical, clear and hands-on. I work inside your tools, clean up what needs cleaning, document the process properly, and leave you with a system that real people can actually follow. No accounting theatre. No unnecessary jargon. No 40-tab spreadsheet monster unless it really earns its keep. I am not only interested in producing neat accounts after the damage is done. I like building the system that stops the damage from happening in the first place. If your business has stock that does not agree with the system, margins that are unclear, reports that arrive after the decision has already been made, or a month-end process held together by memory, coffee and hope, send me a message. That is exactly the kind of problem I enjoy solving.

I am a native English freelancer with experience in proofreading, writing, editing, and formatting. I have a BCom degree in Strategic Management, which was primarily centered around business management, accounting, and economics. I am comfortable working in UK or US English. As part of my degree I completed various research modules and as such have experience with academic referencing, especially Harvard style. I am also familiar with academic writing and research methodology. I have a particular interest in technology and am familiar with terminology relating to programming, computer hardware and software, web development, cryptocurrency, and robotics. This interest in technology extends to AI and I am adept at using ChatGPT to speed up projects and humanizing AI work. That said, I will never use AI for a project without your explicit instructions or permission. I am comfortable working with Excel, Word, Trint, Slack, WordPress, Express Scribe, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. I am also a fast learner and would love the opportunity to work in new programs and formats. This means that I'm happy to proofread comments in Python code, text on WordPress sites, and much more. I am an efficient and capable freelancer who is able to offer highly competitive rates due to my country's exchange rate.

I have 15+ years of senior management expertise, and I save businesses time and drive smarter decisions with error free databases, streamlined administration, and solid financial management. If you need one versatile professional, I am ready to deliver results immediately. RECENT REVIEW "Marina is a fantastic freelancer, 100% reliable in task, time and communication. One of the best I have worked with in 22 years." I can help you with – ADMINISTRATIVE & DATA SUPPORT •Entering - Customer details, sales records, inventory information, invoices, and other business data accurately. •Update - Keeping company databases, spreadsheets, CRM systems, and records current and correct. •Cleaning - Removing duplicate, incomplete, outdated, or incorrect information to improve data quality. •Conversions – PDFs to Word or Excel •Record Keeping - Maintaining accurate records for customers, employees, suppliers, finances, and business operations. ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING SUPPORT • Accounts Payable & Receivable • Monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations. • Prepare financial reports, profit / loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports. • Review accounting transactions and identify discrepancies. • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all supporting documentation is complete. • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes. • Support bookkeeping, journal entries, and other day-to-day accounting tasks. • Work closely within a team to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. I am meticulous, deadline-driven, and fully committed to confidentiality. I shall bring consistency, professionalism, and accuracy to your project. Let me take this off your hands. Message me to discuss your project. Marina v. CERTIFICATES & DEGREES Bookkeeping & Accounting (DAMELIN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL) Virtual Assistant (UDEMY BUSINESS SCHOOL) Financial & Business Management (UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA) HOBBIES Feature Journalism (UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN) Freelance Journalism (INTEC COLLEGE)

Bookkeeping and Accounting services. Services available up to balance sheet and management accounts. Certified advisor for : - Quickbooks Online - Sage One - Xero