Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011444/Aly

Date posted:

Monday, October 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Are you a hands-on Financial Accountant looking for an opportunity to take ownership of the full finance function within a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment? This role offers exposure to financial reporting, job costing, budgeting, profitability analysis, and team supervision while supporting operational and strategic business decisions.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working across the full accounting cycle while ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strong financial controls. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing core accounting functions, financial reporting, VAT compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis while supporting the broader operational requirements of the business. This role also offers exposure to staff supervision and profitability reporting. Key Responsibilities Manage the full finance function Oversee cashbook, debtors, and creditors Process journals and maintain the general ledger Prepare trial balances and management accounts Perform balance sheet reconciliations Support year-end audit requirements Manage VAT and SARS compliance Perform job costing and profitability analysis Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities Supervise and support finance administration staff Maintain and improve financial controls and reporting processes Job Experience and Skills Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field Experience: Minimum 4 years' accounting experience Full finance function experience Financial reporting and reconciliation experience Budgeting and forecasting exposure Audit support experience Costing and profitability analysis experience advantageous Skills: Sage Pastel Partner \/ Xpress Sage Pastel Payroll Advanced Microsoft Excel Financial Reporting Reconciliations VAT & SARS Compliance Job Costing Budgeting & Forecasting Why Apply? Broad exposure across the full finance function Opportunity to work in a dynamic engineering and manufacturing environment Involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis Exposure to operational and strategic finance Pension fund included Stable and growth-focused working environment Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Accountant Accountant Senior Accountant Financial Manager Management Accountant Cost Accountant Finance Supervisor Finance Manager Group Accountant 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: Alyssa Prinsloo Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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