Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR008445/PaB

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary:

800 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
If you’re an Accountant who thrives on insight, strategy and continuous improvement — not just ticking boxes — this is your opportunity to step into a role where your work directly shapes performance, profitability and growth.

POSITION INFO:
My client is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Accountant to play a key role in strengthening financial governance, reducing risk, and ensuring accurate reporting and audit readiness. Working closely with the Finance Manager, this role supports ongoing improvements and ensures alignment with the company’s broader financial strategy.

This role is based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Support:
- Assist the Finance Manager in executing the finance strategy and ensuring alignment with approved policies and plans
- Contribute to the annual budget, monthly forecasts and revised estimates, with oversight of spend against budget
- Support finance-related projects, including financial modelling, forecasting and scenario planning
- Perform product margin and profitability analysis to support commercial decision-making
Financial Management, Accounting & Reporting:
- Prepare and contribute to monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial planning reports
- Compile and review balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
- Prepare and review journals, cost analyses, KPI reports and other month-end deliverables
- Assist with the preparation and review of statutory financial statements
- Provide ad hoc accounting support to the Finance Manager as required
- Prepare, review and validate monthly invoicing data
- Manage monthly stock accounting, controls and reconciliations
Risk, Compliance & Controls:
- Act as a key point of contact with external auditors and support the annual audit process
- Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with reporting standards
Asset & Capital Management:
- Prepare CAPEX motivation submissions and related financial models
- Maintain and manage fixed asset and tax asset registers, ensuring accurate accounting and tax compliance
Best Practice, Continuous Improvement & Collaboration:
- Identify improvement opportunities by analysing business trends and applying best-practice financial principles
- Partner with business units to enhance processes, controls and information flow
- Work closely with managers and teams, providing guidance, coaching and support where required
- Promote effective cross-functional collaboration through clear, accurate and timely communication
- Stay current with new accounting standards, regulations and industry developments
- Contribute to long-term growth by analysing economic trends, operational performance, cost efficiencies and expansion opportunities

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Relevant tertiary qualification (BCom; or BCom Honours advantageous)
Completed SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA articles
3–5 years relevant commercial accounting experience
Experience within the logistics industry will be advantageous
Strong computer literacy in a high-tech environment, particularly Microsoft Excel
Experience with ShipShape, Pastel Evolution or Sage Intacct will be beneficial

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