Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU014842/Camy

Date posted:

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a results-driven Financial Accountant ready to make your mark within a fast-paced, global logistics group?

This is more than just another accounting role, it’s an opportunity to be part of a world-class operation where finance drives decision-making, operational excellence, and growth.

If you thrive in a dynamic, international environment and want your numbers to tell a bigger story, this is where you’ll find your momentum.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a global leader in integrated logistics and supply chain management, connecting industries and markets across continents. Their Johannesburg operation plays a critical role in supporting trade, warehousing, and financial control across Africa and beyond.

As the Financial Accountant, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end accounting, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and insight across a dynamic, multi-entity business. You’ll collaborate closely with finance leadership and operations teams, helping translate data into smarter decisions and more efficient performance.

This is an opportunity to join a world-class business that values initiative, innovation, and accountability - where finance professionals are empowered to lead and grow.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the full accounting function up to trial balance, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Prepare monthly management reports, analysis, and variance commentary for leadership.
Oversee reconciliations (bank, debtors, creditors, and intercompany) and resolve outstanding issues.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes.
Review and post journals, accruals, and adjustments.
Drive process improvements and ensure financial systems operate efficiently.
Partner with operations to align financial insights with business performance and cost control.
Ensure adherence to VAT, tax, and statutory compliance requirements.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualification: BCom Accounting. CIMA (advantageous)
Experience: 4–6 years in a financial accounting role within logistics or supply chain
Systems: Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar).
Attributes: Analytical, deadline-driven, and detail-focused, with strong commercial awareness.
Soft Skills: Excellent communicator, adaptable problem-solver, and proactive collaborator.

Apply now!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Financial Manager
Group Finance Manager
Financial Director
Group Accountant
Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Cost Accountant
Financial Controller

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:
Camryn Basson
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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