Operations Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003812/EHo

Date posted:

Monday, May 25, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

480000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Ever wondered who keeps the numbers healthy behind a high-pressure pharmaceutical supply chain? (Spoiler: it’s not someone hiding behind month-end reports.) This role is for the Accountant who wants to be in the thick of operations, solving problems, tightening processes, understanding stock movement and making sure the business runs as efficiently as the products move through the supply chain.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a major player in the pharmaceutical supply chain industry, operating in a fast-moving environment where timing, accuracy and operational efficiency are everything. Based in Johannesburg North, they’re looking for an Operations Accountant who enjoys getting involved in the business beyond just finance. You’ll work closely with operational teams, management and finance leadership, connecting the dots between numbers, stock, processes and performance. This is the kind of role where you’ll need commercial instinct, operational awareness and the ability to keep calm when the pace picks up.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the finance and operations teams with day-to-day financial management
Analyse operational costs, stock movement, and supply chain performance
Prepare management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reports
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Monitor margins, operational efficiencies, and process improvements
Partner with operational teams to improve controls and reporting accuracy
Assist with audits, compliance and month-end processes
Drive financial discipline across operational departments

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance
Relevant experience in accounting with operational involvement
Strong understanding of stock, costing, and operational finance processes
Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement ability

If you’re looking for a role where finance meets real business operations and where your insights can genuinely improve performance, this is your prescription for career growth.

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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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