Senior Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU017107/CAIT

Date posted:

Monday, August 31, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

400000 Annually

SUMMARY:
You've survived articles. You've built the experience. Now it's time to put both to work where the operations are big, the decisions matter, and mining is the name of the game. This Senior Financial Accountant opportunity in JHB Central could be your next move.

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
You'll be joining a gold producer at an exciting stage of its growth, where finance has a genuine role to play in shaping what comes next.

For you, that means exposure to a business that's still building, evolving, and scaling rather than simply maintaining the status quo. You'll work alongside experienced leadership, take ownership of important financial areas, and gain insight into the commercial decisions shaping the next phase of the operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the integrity of the accounting records and ensure financial information is ready when leadership needs it
Take the lead on month-end deliverables, including journals, provisions, accruals, and ledger reviews
Turn financial data into clear commentary, highlighting unusual movements and areas requiring attention
Keep a close watch on expenditure, helping the business understand where costs are heading and why
Coordinate year-end requirements and provide the necessary information for external audit
Work alongside internal stakeholders to strengthen processes and improve the way finance operates

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance (essential)
Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (essential)
Minimum 3 years' post-articles experience
Mining industry experience (essential)
Strong ERP and Microsoft Excel capability

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