Operational Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFE009239/Robyn

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

500000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Industrial Pace + Financial Focus = Your Ideal Blend. For an Accountant who loves the intensity of real operations and the clarity of solid financial control, this is the role to step into.

POSITION INFO:
A leading player in the Mining/Engineering/Manufacturing space is seeking a technically strong Operational Accountant. This role is ideal for someone with a completed BCom who enjoys both financial fundamentals and operational exposure. You’ll work closely with production, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting, clean reconciliations, and meaningful financial insights that support business performance.

This opportunity is perfect for an Accountant who enjoys being connected to the heartbeat of operations while maintaining control over key financial processes in a demanding, “hardcore” industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Full financial function exposure, including GL, reconciliations, trial balance, and reporting
Operational finance: Partner with plant/site/production teams for cost and performance insights
Controls & Compliance: Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial processing
Reporting: Assist with monthly management packs and operational financial analysis
Contribution: Support the continuous improvement of financial and operational processes
Full financial function exposure & hands-on operational involvement

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Qualification: BCom & articles (preferred)
Experience: 3–5 years post-articles experience
Industry: Mining / Engineering / Manufacturing
Technical: Strong recon skills, GL management, and solid operational finance exposure
Profile: Detail-oriented, resilient, hands-on, and comfortable working close to operations

If you’re ready to step into a role where financial discipline meets real operational impact, let’s talk.

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I also specialize in recruiting in the following:

Group Accountant
Group Financial Accountant
Consolidations Accountant
Financial Reporting 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:
Robyn Voorendyk
Recruitment Consultant

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