Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003740/EHo

Date posted:

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
If “high volume” makes you panic, this probably isn’t for you. But if you’re the kind of Financial Accountant who thrives in controlled chaos, can juggle 96 branches without dropping the balance sheet and still keep stakeholders on your side by month-end, keep reading. This is big-league FMCG finance. Fast pace. Big personalities. Bigger volumes.

POSITION INFO:
Our client operates at serious scale with a national footprint and nonstop movement across the business. They’re looking for a Financial Accountant who can handle pressure, manage complexity and stay sharp when deadlines start flying. You’ll work closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders, taking ownership of reporting, reconciliations, payroll oversight and branch financial performance across approximately 96 branches.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage financial reporting across multiple branches and business units
Review consolidated and branch-level income statements
Handle balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and cash management
Assist with budgets, forecasts, and financial planning
Lead year-end audit processes and reporting requirements
Oversee payroll controls, reconciliations, and reporting
Manage weekly and monthly payment runs
Handle insurance claims from incident through to settlement
Lead and support the creditors, payroll, and bookkeeping teams

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance
Completed SAIPA articles preferred
3 to 5 years’ experience in a Financial Accounting role
Strong personality with the ability to handle pressure and large workloads
Comfortable managing stakeholders across operational environments
Strong reconciliation, reporting and analytical skills
FMCG or high-volume industry exposure highly beneficial

If you’re ready for a role where the pace is fast, the workload is real and the exposure is unmatched, this could be the career move that keeps you on your toes in the best way possible!

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Financial Controllers
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Payroll
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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.

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Elzette Hood
Executive Consultant
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