Operational Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR008702/LEA

Date posted:

Monday, February 9, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well-established manufacturing and operations-driven business based in Citrusdal, Western Cape is seeking an Operations Accountant to strengthen its finance team.
This role is ideally suited to a newly qualified SAIPA professional looking to move into a hands-on operational finance role within a production environment. You will work closely with operations, gaining exposure beyond pure accounting into day-to-day business performance.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Operational and management accounting support
Cost tracking and analysis within a production environment
Monthly reporting and variance analysis
Stock, inventory, and operational reconciliations
Assisting with budgets and forecasts
General finance and accounting support to operations

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

Newly qualified SAIPA Accountant

Experience:

0 years post-qualification experience required
Exposure to manufacturing or operations advantageous but not essential

Skills:

Strong Excel skills
Accounting systems exposure advantageous
Detail-oriented with strong analytical ability

Other Requirements:

Willingness to relocate to Citrusdal, Western Cape

Apply now!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Operational and Management Accountants
SAIPA / BCom Accounting / Finance professionals
Manufacturing, agricultural, and production finance
Costing, stock, and inventory accounting
Financial reporting and budgeting

If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, be kept on our database for future suitable opportunities.

For more information, contact:
Leandra van der Merwe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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