Accountant

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:
Our specialist finance recruitment team is actively engaging with high-potential finance professionals who are looking to grow their exposure within the logistics, distribution, and supply chain sector.

While this is not linked to a specific vacancy, we are building a network of Accountants and operational finance professionals for upcoming opportunities within established and growing organisations.

These environments are ideal for finance professionals who enjoy working closely with operations, analysing performance drivers, and contributing to commercial decision-making in high-volume businesses.

This is an excellent opportunity to position yourself within a sector that offers strong operational exposure, hands-on finance involvement, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities Typically Include:

• Assisting with financial reporting, cost tracking, and profitability analysis
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
• Monitoring and analysing transport, warehousing, and distribution costs
• Preparing monthly management accounts and operational reports
• Reconciling financial and operational data across departments
• Working closely with operations teams to improve efficiencies and reduce costs
• Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies, and accounting standards
• Supporting business decision-making through financial insights and reporting

• BCom in Accounting or a related qualification
• Completed SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA articles
• 1–2 years’ post-articles experience
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel and reporting capability
• Ability to work within fast-paced, operationally driven environments
• Exposure to logistics, distribution, manufacturing, FMCG, or supply chain industries advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness