Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC025590/Ma

Date posted:

Monday, November 9, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

If you're an experienced Accountant who enjoys owning the numbers, improving processes, and delivering accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment, then this opportunity could be your next career move.

Company and Job Description:

Our client, a well-established and growing organisation within the financial services environment, is looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing payment processes, maintaining the integrity of financial records, managing reconciliations, supporting month-end reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

This role offers exposure to a dynamic environment where accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued. The successful incumbent will work closely with various stakeholders across the business while supporting management through insightful reporting and financial analysis.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Oversee payment processes and ensure adherence to agreed turnaround times. Manage and support a small payments team. Perform monthly bank, supplier, client, general ledger, and control account reconciliations. Prepare and process journals and month-end financial adjustments. Analyse debtors and follow up on outstanding balances. Compile management reports and variance analyses. Ensure compliance with internal controls, governance requirements, and audit standards. Respond to stakeholder queries and collaborate across multiple business divisions. Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies. Support finance-related projects and contribute to team development initiatives. Job Experience and Skills Required: Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Minimum 3-5 years' finance or accounting experience. Strong experience in reconciliations, journals, payments, financial reporting, and month-end processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience managing or mentoring staff will be advantageous. Exposure to financial services or insurance environments will be beneficial. Competency Requirements: Attention to detail Integrity and confidentiality Accountability Time management Strong communication skills Stakeholder management Analytical thinking Process improvement mindset Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline Apply now! For more exciting (Finance\/ Engineering\/ IT \/ Supply Chain \/ Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Managers Financial Accountants Financial Controllers Chartered Accountants Group Reporting & Consolidations Accountant Commercial Finance and FP&A positions If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Mandisa Phahla Recruiting Consultant

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