Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU015341/Camy

Date posted:

Friday, January 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

500000 Annually

SUMMARY:
This is not a back-office accounting role: It’s a seat at the table in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where financial accuracy directly impacts operational performance. If you’re a Financial Accountant who thrives on complexity, deadlines, accountability and you want your work to matter... Keep reading!

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a globally recognised logistics and supply chain organisation operating at scale across multiple markets. This role forms part of a high-performing finance team supporting a business that runs 24/7 and never stands still.

You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong controls, and partnering with operational stakeholders to support informed decision-making in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review monthly management accounts in line with IFRS
Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements
Support internal and external audit processes
Partner with operations and commercial teams to provide financial insight
Maintain the fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
Assist with VAT, tax, and statutory submissions where required

Job Experience & Skills Required:

BCom in Accounting or Finance (Honours advantageous)
3–5 years’ experience in a Financial Accountant role
Solid understanding of IFRS and financial reporting standards
Experience in a large, complex, or multinational environment preferred
Advanced Excel skills; and ERP system experience essential
High attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proactive, resilient, and comfortable in a fast-moving business

Apply now!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Financial Manager
Group Finance Manager
Financial Director
Group Accountant
Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Cost Accountant
Financial Controller
Bookkeeper

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:
Camryn Basson
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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