Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU015917/PAB

Date posted:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

700 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

A company within the mining sector is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join their finance team.

This role is suited to a hands-on professional with strong technical expertise and experience or exposure to mining environments, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced setting.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Preparation and analysis of management accounts and financial reports
Costing and cost control, including monitoring and variance analysis
Ensuring compliance with tax, VAT, and statutory requirements
Performing bank reconciliations, managing cash flow, and supporting treasury functions
Tracking and reporting on financial performance
Supporting and overseeing procurement processes, including:
- Vendor management
- Approvals and governance
- Resolution of supplier queries and disputes
Assisting with audit processes and ensuring audit readiness

Minimum Requirements

BCom Accounting degree (essential)
CA(SA) qualification (advantageous)
Proven experience in a Financial Accountant role, preferably within the mining sector
Exposure to or experience with audit processes
Candidates who have completed articles auditing mining clients will also be considered a strong alternative

Technical Skills

Experience with Pastel Sage VIP
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)
Ability to work with and interpret financial dashboards

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Effective organisational and time management abilities
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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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