Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003889/EHo

Date posted:

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Some Accountants close books. Others help fuel industries. If you’re looking for a role where your work stretches beyond spreadsheets and into real-world decisions, this Accountant role is worth drilling into.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is looking for an Accountant who can comfortably own the finance function end-to-end and be commercially aware enough to understand the bigger picture behind them.

Whether you’ve recently completed articles and want your first strong commercial move, or you’ve built experience directly in industry, this role offers the chance to step into a business where finance is closely tied to investment performance and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the full finance function up to management accounts
Prepare journals, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews
Process month-end and assist with financial reporting
Manage accounts payable, receivable, and cashbook functions
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Support audit preparation and statutory compliance
Maintain accurate financial records and strengthen controls
Assist management with financial insights and operational support

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance
Completed articles with 2 years post-articles experience, OR 3 to 5 years' commercial accounting experience
Strong understanding of the full accounting function
Good analytical ability and attention to detail
Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities

If you’re ready to move into a finance role with more depth, more exposure and more substance than just another month-end cycle, this might be the opportunity to strike while the iron’s hot!

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Management Accountants
Financial Controllers
Cost Accountants
Payroll
Financial Analysts
All Finance C-Suite roles

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:
Elzette Hood
Executive Consultant
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