Thelma Viljoen
@thelmaviljoen
I deliver accurate multi-company accounting, financial controls, reporting, and payroll operations.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I've delivered full accounting functions, management packs, cashflow planning, budgets, statutory returns, and audit preparation for Jacobs Group of Companies, Pharmaline Products, Séché Environnement, and Remade Holdings.
In my Assistant Financial Manager role at Jacobs Group, I manage trial balance and income statement integrity, fixed assets, accounts payable and receivable, inventory, cash management, payroll, intercompany reconciliations, and team leadership.
Across more than 20 years in finance, I've kept complex reconciliations, month-end processes, financial year-end activities, and multi-company reporting accurate and deadline-driven.
I'm seeking finance roles where my operational accounting capability, financial controls, reliable management information, and leadership are valued.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Financial Manager
Jacobs Group of Companies
Nov 2022 - Jul 2026 (3 years 8 months)
Managed full accounting function to trial balance, including fixed assets, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and intercompany reconciliations. Led month-end, year-end, audit preparation, and team leadership.
Accountant
Pharmaline Products (Pty) Ltd
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)
Performed accounting duties including bookkeeping to trial balance, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Accountant
Séché Environnement
Jul 2013 - Jun 2022 (8 years 11 months)
Managed accounting functions including trial balance, fixed assets, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Senior Bookkeeper
Remade Holdings
Apr 2003 - Jun 2013 (10 years 2 months)
Oversaw bookkeeping to trial balance, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting for multiple entities.
Bookkeeper
Telg Financial Services
Mar 2001 - Apr 2003 (2 years 1 month)
Managed bookkeeping to trial balance, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting.
Financial Assistant and Payroll Administrator
Temporary Positions
Oct 2000 - Mar 2001 (5 months)
Provided financial assistance and payroll administration on a temporary basis.
Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator
De Bruyn Protection Services
Jun 1999 - Sep 2000 (1 year 3 months)
Processed full payroll cycle, maintained employee records, and handled accounts payable/receivable and reconciliations.
Admin Manager
Connection Group
Mar 1999 - Jun 1999 (3 months)
Managed financial administration, inventory, and operational support.
Payroll Administrator/Regional PA/Trainee Manager
Shoprite Checkers
Sep 1994 - Mar 1999 (4 years 6 months)
Processed payroll, provided administrative support, and assisted with regional audits and operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Secunda High School
Matric, General
1994 -
Completed Matric in 1994.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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