Eben Valentyn
Accountant
Cape Town
Summary
Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (MCV)
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Creditors payments set-up
- Creditors monthly reconciliations
- Weekly wages
- Assistance with petty cash
- Reconciling third party payments
- Capturing transactions on system
- Ad hoc accounting and admin duties
Accountant Temp
Overberg Water
08.2015 - 08.2015
- Assistance with preparation of audit file and ad hoc accounting duties
Senior Finance and Procurement Officer
CapeNature
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Administer finance policy and procedures according to company policy.
- General batching, capturing and supervision of capturing of batches on financial system
- Administer batch control, including purchase orders, dealing with suppliers.
- Evaluated vendor performance regularly to maintain reliable supply chain operations and address issues promptly.
- Budget management and control.
- Managing the tender administration process.
- Serve on procurement committees.
- Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
- Managing the tender administration process
- Prepare financial and admin related reports
Assistant Accountant
Pearson Education Africa
12.2011 - 02.2012
- Processing accounting transactions
- Assistance with monthly reconciliations
- Assistance with monthly management reports
- Ad-hoc accounting related tasks
- Assistance with calculation of royalties to publishers
Audit Senior and Trainee Accountant
Gobodo Incorporated
05.2007 - 11.2010
- Supervision of junior audit staff on audit assignments
- Acting as reviewer for peer reviews for trainee accountants.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
- Report writing for agreed-upon procedures for clients.
- Increased overall reliability of financial statements by performing detailed reviews of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Compilation of financial statements
- Part of engagement teams during the audit process of various departments and municipalities on behalf of the Auditor-General of South Africa.
Secondary School Teacher
Western Cape Education Department
01.1991 - 03.2006
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, using this information to adjust instruction based on individual needs and progress toward learning goals.
- Responsible for teaching Economics Grades 10 to 12, and Economic and Management Sciences and Accounting Grades 8 and 9.
- Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for students needing additional assistance, improving their overall academic performance.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management strategies and teaching methodologies.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- As subject head of Economics, completing all administrative duties of the department and moderation of examination papers and memoranda.
- Sub-examiner (marker) for Economics Grade 12 from 1998 to 2000.
Education
GED -
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Schoonspruit Secondary
Malmesbury 04.2001 -
Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Accounting/CTA - Accounting
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
UNISA
Pretoria 04.2001 -
BCompt - Accounting, Auditing, Taxation
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Higher Diploma in Education (Commerce) - Education
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Bookkeeping
Time management
Data inputting
Financial reporting
Financial analysis
Financial management
Cash flow management
Payroll management
Auditing procedures
Internal controls
IFRS expertise
Financial statement preparation
Audit support
Auditing
MS office suite
Funds management
Tax return filing
Administrative support
Timeline
Accountant
Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles (MCV)
08.2016 - 12.2016
Accountant Temp
Overberg Water
08.2015 - 08.2015
Senior Finance and Procurement Officer
CapeNature
08.2012 - 09.2013
Assistant Accountant
Pearson Education Africa
12.2011 - 02.2012
Audit Senior and Trainee Accountant
Gobodo Incorporated
05.2007 - 11.2010
GED -
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Schoonspruit Secondary
04.2001 -
Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Accounting/CTA - Accounting
UNISA
04.2001 -
Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
UNISA
04.2001 -
BCompt - Accounting, Auditing, Taxation
UNISA
04.2001 -
Higher Diploma in Education (Commerce) - Education
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -
Secondary School Teacher
Western Cape Education Department
01.1991 - 03.2006