ð Senior Accountant | Forex & International Reporting

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR009490/MoD

Date posted:

Monday, April 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

550000

SUMMARY:

â¨ Take ownership of complex international accounting in a global environment

A wellâestablished and reputable organisation is seeking a strong Senior Accountant with solid experience in foreign exchange and multinational reporting.
This opportunity is ideal for a handsâon, technically strong accountant who thrives in a fastâpaced environment, enjoys working with multiple currencies, and wants meaningful exposure to international reporting and crossâborder transactions.

ð¯ Role Purpose

As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the full accounting function up to trial balance, with a strong focus on forex, interâcompany accounting, and statutory and international reporting. You will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity across the business.

POSITION INFO:

ð Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

Manage the general ledger, including journals, reconciliations, and monthly provisions
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the fixed asset register
Analyse monthly expenses, reviewing MTD and YTD trends
Support the preparation of management accounts

Forex & International Accounting

Process foreign exchange transactions, revaluations, and currency updates
Manage interâcompany accounts, balances, and reconciliations
Ensure compliance with SARB requirements for crossâborder payments
Prepare inputs for international financial reporting (HFM or similar advantageous)

Reporting, Compliance & Controls

Prepare and submit VAT returns and EMP201
Process payroll journals and thirdâparty statutory payments
Assist with audit processes, tax schedules, and queries
Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal finance policies

Banking & Treasury

Manage banking administration, electronic payments, credit cards, and petty cash (including forex)
Perform bank reconciliations and support cashâflow management

ð Qualifications & Experience

â Matric and BCom Accounting
â CA(SA) advantageous but not essential
â Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or a similar environment
â Experience in multiâcurrency and multinational environments
â Strong technical knowledge of:

Forex accounting
Interâcompany transactions
VAT and statutory compliance

â Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
â ERP system experience (SAP, Syspro, Sage, or similar)

ð§ Key Competencies

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication skills across stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Analytical and solutionâdriven mindset
Excellent organisational and multitasking ability
Proactive and collaborative team player

ð Ready to take the next step?

ð§ Apply now and bring your international accounting expertise to a business where it truly matters.
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ð Senior Accountant | Forex & International Reporting

â¨ Take ownership of complex international accounting in a global environment

ð¯ Role Purpose

ð Key Responsibilities