Rhyno-Neil Potgieter has obtained degrees in financial accountancy and completed his articles at Du Toit van den Heever Chartered Accountants. He has work experience in banking and as a financial accountant and senior consultant. He is currently employed as a senior consultant at Thole Chartered Accountants, where his duties include auditing, financial statement preparation, and tax services.

1. Rhyno-Neil Potgieter (Mr) AGA (SA)
Summary Background Career and Personal Profile
Rhyno-Neil Potgieter obtained his Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy in 2010, as
well as his Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy from the North West
University (Potchefstroom Campus) in 2011. He has gained knowledge and valuable experience
in the private sector. He completed his South African Institute of Chartered Accountant (SAICA)
articles with the Du Toit van den Heever Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
Incorporated in 2016 and served his article period auditing diverse clients such as BVI
Consulting Engineers, Capespan Farms Ltd, KLK Landbou Ltd, Blaauw’s Transport (Pty) Ltd,
Medi-Clinic Upington and Orange River Wine Cellars Ltd. He served on audit and accounting
assignments within the private sector, which includes Small Medium business enterprises and
Non-profit organisations. Is currently employed by Thole Chartered Accountants as a Senior
Consultant.
Educational summary:
Matriculated (passed with merit) at Carlton van Heerden High School in 2007, completed
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy in 2010, Honours Bachelor of Commerce in
Financial Accountancy at the North West University in 2011 and is currently studying towards an
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences (CA Stream) through the University of South Africa.
Joined First National Bank in 2012 as part of the Talent Pool Programme for Graduates and
then later joined Du Toit van den Heever Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
Incorporated in 2013.
2016 January: Completed South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) external
audit Articles with Du Toit van den Heever Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors
Incorporated.
Professional Experience summary:
Audit portfolio includes private entities with diverse accounting systems, governed by the South
African Finance Management Framework, Policies and Legislation.
He is a qualified as an Associate General Accountant of South Africa - AGA (SA).
2012: Banking official at First National Bank (Talent Pool Programme for Graduates)
2013-2016: Trainee accountant at Du Toit van den Heever Chartered Accountants and
Registered Auditors Incorporated
2016-Currrently: Senior Consultant at Thole Chartered Accountants
PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED DETAILS PROFESSIONAL RESUME:

2. Curriculum Vitae
Rhyno-Neil Bennell Roger Potgieter
101 Vygie Street, Progress,
Upington,
8801
0783040610
rhynoneilpotgieter@gmail.com / rhynop@tholeca.co.za
PERSONAL DETAILS
Identity Number: 890901 5286 08 5
Date of Birth : 01 September 1989
Sex: Male
Dependants: None
Language: Afrikaans - Excellent
English – Good
Health: Excellent
Availability: Subject to Notice
Driver’s license: Learner’s Licence – Code 10
Nationality: South African
Professional bodies: South African Institute for Chartered
Accountants – (SAICA)
Completed SAICA accredited articles
Associate General Accountant of South
Africa – AGA (SA)
Membership number - 30664275

3. EDUCATIONAL PROFILE
Last School Attended: Carlton van Heerden High School,
Upington, 2007
Highest Grade Passed: Grade 12
Subjects: Afrikaans 1st
Language HG
English 2nd
Language HG
Mathematics HG
Physical Science HG
Accountancy HG
Biology HG
Achievements: Top 10 Academics
HIGHER QUALIFICATIONS
University: North West University, Potchefstroom
Campus
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Degree: Bachelor of Commerce in Financial
Accountancy – NQF Level 7
Honours Bachelor of Commerce in
Financial Accountancy – NQF Level 8
Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Sciences (CA Stream) - NQF Level 7
(In progress)
Achievements: Obtained 5 distinctions in my pre
graduate studies.
Obtained 2 distinctions for the
Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Sciences (In Progress)
Specialized subjects: Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Auditing
Internal Auditing
Taxation

4. WORK EXPERIENCE
Name of Company: First National Bank
Nature of Business: Banking
Period of Employment: July 2012 – 18 May 2016
Job Description and Duties: Talent Pool for Graduates
Name of Company: Du Toit van der Heever Chartered
Accountants and Registered Auditors
Incorporated
Nature of Business: Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisors,
Registered Auditors and various other
financial services.
Period of Employment: 7 January 2013 – Currently

5. Job Description and Duties: Job Description: Financial Accountant
Duties:
- Capture transactions in accounting
records (Pastel);
- Reconciliations;
- Preparation and confirmation of trail
balances;
- Bookkeeping to Balance Sheet;
- Preparation of financial statements
for individuals, trusts; companies and
close corporations in accordance with
the International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS);
- Tax calculations for individuals,
trusts, close corporations and
companies ;
- Completion of VAT returns;
- Preparation and reconciliation of
creditor and debtor controls on
Pastel;
- Analytical audit procedures;
- Performing various audit duties;
- Calculate and submit PAYE and UIF
returns on OSCAR;
- Calculate and submit compensation
fund returns (Department of Labour).

6. Name of Company: Thole Chartered Accountants
Nature of Business: Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisors,
Registered Auditors (External and
Internal auditing) and various other
financial services.
Period of Employment: 23 May 2016 – Currently
Job Description and Duties: Job Description: Senior Consultant
Duties:
- Reconciliations;
- Preparation and confirmation of trail
balances;
- Bookkeeping to Balance Sheet;
- Preparation of financial statements
for individuals, trusts; companies and
close corporations in accordance with
the International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS);
- Tax calculations for individuals,
trusts, close corporations and
companies ;
- Completion of VAT returns;
- External Auditing
- Internal Auditing
- Various financial consulting

7. LEADERSHIP ROLES – OUTSIDE ABOVE POSITIONS
Campus extramural activities:
Hostel Culture Committee 2008,2011
Hostel Sport Committee 2008,2009,2010,2011
Hostel Current Affairs Committee 2009,2010,2011
Football
Hostel Choir
University Current Affairs Committee 2010 (First Years Camp Facilitator)
University Football (Students First Team) 2008,2009
Leadership Roles:
Captain of Hostel Football Team 2009,2010,2011
Captain of the Hostel League Team of the Year 2010
Deputy Head of Current Affairs Committee in Hostel 2011
INTEREST:
Enjoy reading, studying, sport and music.
OBJECTIVE:
To contribute to continuous, high quality service and productivity, while learning and growing;
which is essential to evaluate and enrich every aspect of an individual’s life and vision.
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Internet; Microsoft Office; GroupWise Emailing; Pastel; Basic ACCPAC; Basic CaseWare
Working Papers; Basic Proman; Basic Deltek; OSCAR.

8. REFERENCES
I herebycertify that above information is true and correct.
R.B.R. Potgieter (Mr)
Mr A.A. Pretorius
Headmaster
Carlton-van Heerden High
Tel: (054) 339 0817
Fax: (054) 339 0900
Email: carlton-
vanheerdenhs@telkomsa.net
P.O. Box 157
Upington
8800
Prof D.P. Schutte
Financial Accountancy
School for Accounting Sciences
North West University
Tel: (018) 299 1447
Email: Danie.Schutte@nwu.ac.za
Office No: 211
Economics and Management Building
Dr P. Warnich
Over de Voor House Father
Faculty of Education
Senior Lector
Potchefstroom Campus
North West University
Tel (H): (018) 299 1174
Tel (W): (018) 299 4728
Ds J. Van Wyk
TOB Ministries
Augrabies Street
Upington
Stasiekamp
Cel: 0733365783