Operational Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011615/BM

Date posted:

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Location:

Sasolburg, South Africa

Salary:

800000

SUMMARY:
Are you a CA(SA) who enjoys being more than just a numbers person?

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for an Operations Accountant who can bridge the gap between finance and operations, providing meaningful financial insight while driving efficiency, cost control and business performance. Minimum Requirements CA(SA) qualification - essential Minimum 2 years' management exposure FMCG or Manufacturing experience - essential Strong commercial and operational finance exposure Proven experience managing budgets, costs and financial performance Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills Key Responsibilities Manage and monitor budgets, expenses and operational costs Partner with operations to drive cost efficiencies and profitability Oversee cash management and cash flow forecasting Analyse operational and financial performance and provide actionable insights Prepare and review budgets, forecasts and management reports Monitor variances against budget and investigate key cost drivers Support operational decision-making through financial analysis Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and financial performance Provide financial guidance to operational management Manage and monitor key financial and operational KPIs Assist with strategic planning and business performance initiatives Lead and develop team members while providing hands-on management support The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a commercially minded CA(SA) who understands that operational finance is about more than reporting numbers. You should be comfortable working closely with operations, challenging costs, improving processes and using financial information to influence business decisions. If you have a strong FMCG or manufacturing background and are ready to take your operational finance career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now! For more exciting (Finance vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialize in recruiting in the following: Newly Qualified Financial Manager Financial Accountant Financial Controller Financial Analyst Chief Financial Officer Finance Manager General Financial Director Group Accountant Financial Manager Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager 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: Bhaviksha Manilall Senior Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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