Financial Accountant
Network Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng
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This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, finance roles in South Africa typically pay R12 000 to R40 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
Big-scale manufacturing doesn’t just make products — it makes things happen.
Behind every product leaving the factory is a finance team keeping the numbers sharp, the controls tight and the business moving. If you’re a Financial Accountant who can turn numbers into meaningful commercial insight, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
One of the largest and most established manufacturing organisations is looking for a Financial Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. Working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you’ll play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening controls and delivering insights that support smarter business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the general ledger.
- Process journals and ensure accurate month-end reporting.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and statutory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls and company policies.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
- Monitor cash flow, fixed assets and capital expenditure.
- Provide financial reporting and analysis to support commercial decisions.
Job Experience & Skills Required
- BCom Finance, Accounting or equivalent qualification.
- 3–6 years’ commercial accounting experience.
- Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, retail or a large corporate environment.
- Strong ERP system experience; SAP advantageous.
- Solid technical accounting and IFRS knowledge.
Why Apply?
- Join a major manufacturing powerhouse with significant scale and market reach.
- Gain exposure to a fast-paced, commercially focused finance environment.
- Work across a complex operation with multiple functions and business units.
- Gain visibility into key commercial and operational decisions.
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re commercially sharp, switched-on and ready to put your numbers to work in a business that operates at serious scale , this could be the move for you.
If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable opportunities.
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