Group Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011128/Aly

Date posted:

Friday, September 4, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R700 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Are you an experienced accounting professional with strong stock, costing, and project accounting expertise? This exciting opportunity offers exposure to group reporting, financial management, project-based accounting, and operational finance within a dynamic manufacturing and engineering environment.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a Group Accountant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional who enjoys working across multiple business functions, delivering accurate financial reporting, and partnering with operational teams to support business performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for group reporting, costing, project accounting, stock management, and financial analysis while ensuring strong financial controls and compliance across the business. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports Oversee group reporting requirements across multiple entities Manage stock accounting and inventory reporting Perform project accounting and project profitability analysis Monitor costing models and cost allocations Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes Perform variance analysis and provide management insights Review financial controls and identify process improvements Support audit and statutory reporting requirements Partner with operational teams to improve financial performance Job Experience and Skills Required Education: BCom Accounting or Finance Completed Articles CIMA advantageous Experience: 10-15 years' accounting experience Minimum 3 years in a senior accounting role Group reporting experience Stock and inventory accounting experience Costing experience essential Project accounting experience essential Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction, or related industry exposure advantageous Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel Financial Reporting Group Reporting Cost Accounting Project Accounting Inventory Management Budgeting and Forecasting Financial Analysis Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills German language proficiency advantageous Why Apply? Exposure to group-level finance operations Opportunity to work closely with operational and executive management Broad accounting and commercial finance exposure Dynamic manufacturing and project-driven environment Long-term career growth opportunity 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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