Finance Operations Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011487/Arist

Date posted:

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Finance Operations Accountant | Up to R 600 000.00 per annum | Midrand

Are you an accountant who doesn’t want to be stuck behind a desk all day?

This is an opportunity to step into a highly operational finance role where you’ll be out on-site, working closely with teams and bridging the gap between Head Office and the business’s various sites.

We’re looking for a commercially minded Finance Operations Accountant who can understand the numbers and what is actually happening on the ground.

POSITION INFO:
ð¥ WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING This is far more than a traditional accounting role. You'll be the link between Head Office and the sites , getting involved in the operational side of the business and using finance to drive better decisions. You'll be involved in: Budgeting & financial analysis Stock & inventory management Operational financial performance Site-level financial reviews Identifying inefficiencies and opportunities Supporting and challenging operational teams Using AI, automation and technology to improve processes and reporting Bridging the gap between what the numbers say and what is actually happening on-site ð§ WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We need someone who is assertive, commercially minded and not afraid to get involved . You should be: âï¸ Confident dealing with people at different levels âï¸ Comfortable challenging the status quo âï¸ Analytical and commercially driven âï¸ Comfortable working independently âï¸ Operationally minded âï¸ Curious about AI, automation and smarter ways of working âï¸ Someone who wants to understand the why behind the numbers If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more Finance jobs, please visit 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 future roles. For more information, contact: Arista Palin Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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