Finance Operations Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr004441/EHo

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

540000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Some accountants work from the ledger. Others get out there and make the numbers work for the business. If you're commercially minded, operationally curious and the type of finance professional who doesn't wait for problems to land on your desk, this could be your next move!

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a listed services conglomerate based in Midrand, Gauteng, looking for a Finance Operations Accountant who can bridge the gap between finance and the frontline operations. This is a role for someone who wants to understand what is happening beyond the numbers, visiting branches and sites, partnering with operational teams, strengthening controls, managing stock and finding smarter ways of working through AI and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the month-end accounting function across operations
Manage reconciliations, journals and financial reporting
Monitor internal controls and compliance
Drive stock management, controls and reconciliations
Partner with operational teams and provide financial insight
Identify cost, process and efficiency improvement opportunities
Travel to branches and sites to understand and support operations
Leverage AI and automation to improve finance processes
Support management with ad hoc financial analysis and decision-making

Job Experience and Skills:

BCom Degree essential
CIMA highly beneficial
3+ years' experience, Articles or commercial experience considered
Advanced Microsoft Excel
AI and automation experience essential
Strong operational finance experience
Full accounting function and month-end experience
Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance
Stock management and control experience
Finance Business Partnering experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Assertive, proactive and willing to take initiative
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Willingness to travel to branches and operational sites

If you're ready to get out from behind the spreadsheet, understand the operation, challenge the status quo and use technology to make finance smarter, this could be the role for you.

Bring the numbers. Bring the ideas. Bring the initiative. Apply now!

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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.

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Elzette Hood
Executive Recruitment Consultant
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