Accountant

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.

WHY JOIN VALLEY GROUP?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the group's finance function while working closely with senior leadership and operational teams. The role offers meaningful exposure across the full accounting cycle, financial reporting, compliance, cash management and finance process improvement.

If you are a hands-on Accountant who takes ownership, enjoys improving processes and wants to make a meaningful contribution to a growing organisation, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person