Commercial Accountant

Recruiter:

TalentFuse (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000039/KM

Date posted:

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Talentfuse is recruiting on behalf of a dynamic and very fast-paced FMCG/ Manufacturing organisation, seeking a Sales Finance Accountant to take ownership of pricing, costing, and invoicing integrity across the organisation. This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Commercial, and Operations, requiring a detail-oriented professional who can ensure accuracy of financial data while supporting strategic decision-making.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Support

Support local and international finance teams with invoice auditing and month-end reporting
Provide accurate and timeous financial data
Investigate and resolve billing queries across departments
Participate in stock take processes and financial reviews
Assist with ongoing financial and operational improvements

Costing, Pricing & Invoicing

Calculate and maintain accurate cost of sales within the ERP system
Extract and validate financial data for management reporting and decision-making
Maintain and update pricing structures in line with commercial changes
Ensure pricing accuracy across systems and customer platforms
Monitor billing accuracy between internal ERP and external systems
Ensure commercial agreements are correctly implemented within billing systems
Drive pricing data integrity and standardisation of processes
Provide guidance and training to internal teams to improve accuracy

Operations & Process Improvement

Collaborate with Commercial and Back Office teams to ensure data accuracy
Identify process gaps and implement improvements
Support operational efficiency and cost-saving initiatives
Assist with supplier and stakeholder coordination where required

Additional Responsibilities (Site-Specific)

Oversee daily and monthly financial transactions
Ensure ERP entries are accurate and fully reconciled
Monitor overheads, labour, and raw material costs
Track and manage waste and cost control measures
Support management with supplier and contractor decisions
Ensure deadlines for monthly reporting are met

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)
3–5 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role
Experience in costing, pricing, and invoicing processes
Exposure to ERP systems (advantageous)
Experience in process improvement or operational excellence (advantageous)
Internal audit experience is beneficial

Key Skills & Competencies

Advanced Excel and strong systems proficiency
Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong organisational and administrative capability
Proactive, self-driven with strong follow-through
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

Key Attributes

Detail-driven with a strong sense of ownership
Structured and highly organised
Solutions-oriented mindset
Adaptable and comfortable with changing priorities
Strong work ethic and accountability

What Success Looks Like

Accurate and reliable pricing and financial data across systems
Smooth collaboration between Finance, Commercial, and Operations
Improved processes and efficiencies within the function
Strong support to management through meaningful financial insights

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