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Full-time
Woodmead, Gauteng
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Valley Group is looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and support accurate, timely and effective financial management across the group.
This is a full-cycle accounting role suited to an experienced Accountant who is comfortable working across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash flow, tax, statutory compliance, fixed assets and month-end reporting.
The successful candidate will work closely with the FM/CFO, Exco, Manco and operational teams, providing reliable financial information while also helping to strengthen finance processes, controls and reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain accurate and complete financial records and accounting transactions.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and supporting schedules.
- Manage month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
- Perform bank, control and intercompany reconciliations.
- Monitor the group’s daily cash position and prepare cash flow reports and short-term forecasts.
- Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, receipting, customer statements, collections and account queries.
- Manage accounts payable, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment preparation.
- Manage monthly payroll administration, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501 and IRP5 processes.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation, additions, disposals and transfers.
- Manage VAT, PAYE, provisional tax and income tax requirements through SARS eFiling.
- Maintain compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including CIPC and COIDA.
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and liaise with auditors.
- Develop and maintain finance policies, procedures, templates and internal controls.
- Identify financial and operational weaknesses and implement practical process improvements.
- Provide financial information and support to Exco, Manco, the FM/CFO and operational stakeholders.
- Maintain professional relationships with customers and suppliers regarding financial matters.
- Support knowledge sharing and development within the finance team.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- BCom Accounting degree or equivalent qualification – essential.
- Professional membership or progress towards a professional qualification such as SAIPA, CIMA or completed SAICA articles will be advantageous.
Experience
- 3–5 years’ experience in a general accounting role.
- Proven experience managing the full accounting cycle through to trial balance and management accounts.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Payroll
- VAT and SARS eFiling
- Cash flow management
- Month-end and year-end processes
- Financial reconciliations
- Experience in a multi-entity or group environment will be advantageous.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs and South African tax legislation.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Pastel, Xero or similar.
- Experience with payroll systems.
- Advanced MS Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Sound understanding of financial controls and accounting processes.
KEY COMPETENCIES
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly accurate and detail-oriented.
- Analytical and confident in solving financial problems.
- Well organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proactive and comfortable taking ownership.
- A clear and professional communicator.
- Comfortable engaging with senior management, colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information.
- Focused on continuous improvement and strengthening processes.
- A collaborative team player who demonstrates accountability, professionalism and a strong work ethic.
