Operational Accountant

Network Finance • Recruiting & Staffing • Executive Search • 2 days ago

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$36k – $48k per year

Location

In office (Midrand)

Seniority

Junior · 2+ years exp

Employment

Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Network Finance scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Network Finance

Founded in 1987, Network Finance is a specialized recruitment and talent solutions agency operating as a key division of Network Recruitment (part of ADvTECH Group). Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company provides executive search, permanent placement, and contract staffing tailored specifically to the finance, accounting, auditing, taxation, and actuarial sectors. Through its niche industry focus and global network spanning Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, it enables corporate clients and multinational enterprises to source highly qualified financial leaders and Chartered Accountants.

networkfinanceinternational.com • HQ: Johannesburg, South Africa • Executive Search • Recruiting & Staffing • 5000+ employees • Est. 1987

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We are looking for an Operations Accountant who can bridge the gap between finance and operations, providing meaningful financial insight while driving efficiency, cost control and business performance.

Minimum Requirements

CA(SA) qualification - essential
Minimum 2 years’ management exposure
FMCG or Manufacturing experience - essential
Strong commercial and operational finance exposure
Proven experience managing budgets, costs and financial performance
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills

Key Responsibilities

Manage and monitor budgets, expenses and operational costs
Partner with operations to drive cost efficiencies and profitability
Oversee cash management and cash flow forecasting
Analyse operational and financial performance and provide actionable insights
Prepare and review budgets, forecasts and management reports
Monitor variances against budget and investigate key cost drivers
Support operational decision-making through financial analysis
Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and financial performance
Provide financial guidance to operational management
Manage and monitor key financial and operational KPIs
Assist with strategic planning and business performance initiatives
Lead and develop team members while providing hands-on management support

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a commercially minded CA(SA) who understands that operational finance is about more than reporting numbers. You should be comfortable working closely with operations, challenging costs, improving processes and using financial information to influence business decisions.

If you have a strong FMCG or manufacturing background and are ready to take your operational finance career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Apply now!

For more exciting (Finance vacancies, please visit: https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/network-recruitment-contact-us

I also specialize in recruiting in the following:

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Financial Manager
Financial Accountant
Financial Controller
Financial Analyst
Chief Financial Officer
Finance Manager General
Financial Director
Group Accountant
Financial Manager Group
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:

Bhaviksha Manilall

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhaviksha-manilall-isp-36043b155/?originalSubdomain=za

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