Operational Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU017257/OH

Date posted:

Monday, September 21, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R550 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Your reports should do more than tell the business what happened. They should show it where to go next.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established security services business with a sizeable operational network, where financial performance is closely linked to what happens on the ground. This role gives you the opportunity to work beyond traditional accounting, using financial information to understand branch performance, identify profitability concerns and support better commercial decisions.

Reporting to the Financial Manager, you’ll combine financial reporting with hands-on business partnering. A significant portion of the role will involve working with branches — understanding their numbers, challenging performance where necessary and helping operational teams identify what needs to change.

You’ll also have 1–2 indirect reports, while working across the business to turn financial information into action.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and analyse financial information for branches and operational stakeholders
Assess branch profitability and highlight areas requiring intervention
Monitor financial performance and investigate unusual movements
Provide reporting and commentary that helps management understand the business
Work closely with branches to unpack costs, revenue and profitability
Use FMR and internal systems to analyse and interpret financial data
Assist with financial reporting requirements and month-end activities
Identify opportunities to improve processes and financial performance
Support the Financial Manager with operational and commercial analysis
Follow through on identified actions and assist in implementing improvements
Provide guidance and oversight to 1–2 indirect reports

Job Experience and Skills Required

BCom Accounting
Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles, SAICA articles will be advantageous
3–5 years’ experience without articles, or 2–3 years post-articles
Background as a Financial Accountant, Operational Accountant or Financial Analyst
Security industry experience preferred
Candidates from other branch-based, field-service, facilities or operationally intensive industries will also be considered
Strong analytical and reporting capability
Commercial understanding with an ability to assess profitability
Strong Excel skills
FMR and/or internal system experience advantageous
Comfortable working onsite and travelling as required
Practical, hands-on approach with strong follow-through
Able to engage confidently with both finance and operational stakeholders

Apply now!

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Ofentse Hlatshwayo
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