Financial Professionals

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC025432/ULR

Date posted:

Friday, October 23, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
So… you've survived articles. The audit scars have faded, your Excel shortcuts are faster than most people's typing speed, and IFRS no longer reads like an ancient manuscript written to test human endurance. You've spent the last few years building your technical foundation, moving beyond ticking and tying, learning how businesses really work, and discovering that the numbers tell a much bigger story than what appears in the financial statements. Now the question is: what's next?

POSITION INFO:
I'm currently expanding my network of ambitious CA(SA)s with 5-10 years' post-articles experience, connecting them with high-impact opportunities across financial services, corporate finance, and commercial environments, where you'll do far more than simply report the numbers, you'll help shape the decisions behind them. If you're ready to transition from scorekeeper to strategic contributor, we should have a conversation. I partner with leading organisations seeking professionals who combine strong technical expertise with commercial acumen; the kind of people who can navigate complex reporting environments, challenge business assumptions, and remain calm when a group structure diagram starts resembling abstract artwork. What These Roles Offer: Meaningful involvement in strategic and commercial decision-making Exposure to complex, high-value transactions and sophisticated reporting environments Clear pathways into senior leadership and executive finance roles Opportunities to move beyond compliance and reporting into true value-adding positions Exposure to business partnering, strategy, and commercial finance initiatives Where You Might Thrive: Financial Reporting & Group Accounting - owning both the numbers and the narrative behind them Corporate Finance \/ M&A - valuations, transactions, due diligence, and growth strategy Asset Management - performance-focused environments where markets, investments, and analysis intersect Financial Services - dynamic, regulated environments that reward technical excellence and commercial thinking FP&A \/ Commercial Finance - partnering with business leaders, influencing decisions, and asking the questions nobody else wants to ask Who I'm Looking For: CA(SA) qualification 5-10 years' post-articles experience Strong grounding in IFRS and financial reporting Demonstrated ability to operate beyond pure audit or technical accounting Exposure to financial services, listed entities, or complex group structures advantageous Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Commercial mindset with the ambition to grow into senior leadership roles Ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders without causing visible panic Apply Now! For more exciting Finance, Engineering, IT, Supply Chain, Commercial, and C-Suite opportunities, please visit Network Recruitment International. I also specialise in recruiting within the following areas: Financial Managers Financial Accountants Financial Controllers Chartered Accountants Group Reporting & Consolidation Accountants Commercial Finance and FP&A Professionals If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, remain on our database for future suitable opportunities. For more information, contact: Ulrike Groenewald Recruitment Consultant

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