Financial Operation Accountant

SUMMARY:
Are you an accountant who enjoys getting out from behind the desk and seeing how the numbers translate into real business operations? This could be your next move.
 
Our client is looking for a Financial Operations Accountant to work closely with operational sites and Head Office, helping bridge the gap between financial reporting and day-to-day business performance.
 
This is a hands-on role suited to an assertive, commercially minded finance professional who understands that good financial information starts with understanding what is happening on the ground.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• BCom
• 3+ years’ relevant experience.
• Completed articles or commercial accounting experience, with commercial exposure preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial analysis and operational finance.
• Experience working with stock and inventory.
• Willingness to travel regularly to operational sites.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Exposure to AI, automation or technology-driven process improvements.

• Act as the finance link between Head Office and operational sites, ensuring accurate and timely financial information flows between teams.
• Visit operational sites regularly to understand business performance, financial processes and operational challenges.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across operational locations.
• Analyse site performance, costs, variances and key financial drivers, providing meaningful insights to management.
• Monitor stock, inventory movements and related financial information, identifying discrepancies and areas of concern.
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial controls, reporting and overall financial performance.
• Investigate variances and work with site teams to understand the operational drivers behind the numbers.
• Support month-end reporting, reconciliations and other core accounting activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes through automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Assist with implementing improved reporting tools, processes and controls across the business.
• Provide practical financial guidance to operational stakeholders and management.

• Strong commercial and operational finance understanding.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident and assertive personality with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across both finance and operational teams.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to spend time on-site.
• Strong understanding of budgets, cost drivers, stock and financial performance.
• Technology-driven mindset with an interest in AI, automation and process improvement.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger commercial picture.