Operations Accountant (Leader Accountant)

SUMMARY:
Operations Accountant (Leader Accountant) | Up to R 1 150 000.00 | Sasolburg, JHB South

A leading FMCG business is looking for a strong, hands-on finance leader to join its main bakery factory in Sasolburg.

This is NOT your traditional technical accounting role. This is an opportunity to step into a position where your leadership, commercial thinking and operational finance expertise will make a real impact.

If you are someone who can manage the team, review the numbers, control the cash and keep the operation financially disciplined — this could be your next career move. 🚀

POSITION INFO:
What will you be responsible for? 📊 Lead & Review - Oversee the finance team and ensure accurate, timely management accounts, financial statements and reporting. 💰 Cash Flow & Settlements - Take ownership of cash flow management, credit-related activities and settlement processes. 📈 Budgets & Expenses - Manage operational budgets, monitor expenditure and drive financial performance. 🏭 Factory Finance - Partner with operations to understand production costs, stock, wastage and variances. 👥 People Leadership - Lead, develop and hold a team of 15-20+ finance professionals accountable. ⚡ Operational Excellence - Improve processes, strengthen controls and ensure the finance function keeps pace with a high-volume FMCG environment. What makes YOU the right fit? ✔️ CA(SA) preferred ✔️ OR BCom Accounting with articles + strong FMCG experience ✔️ 3 years' bread industry experience ESSENTIAL ✔️ 5-10 years' relevant finance experience if outside the bread industry ✔️ 1-3 years' experience managing a team of 15-20+ ✔️ Strong cash flow, credit and settlement experience ✔️ Proven budget, expense and operational finance management ✔️ Strong understanding of management accounts and financial reporting ✔️ Strong, disciplined and confident leadership personality ✔️ Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment The kind of leader we're looking for… Someone who is hands-on, commercially minded and not afraid to take ownership. A leader who can review the team's work, challenge the numbers, manage cash flow, drive accountability and work closely with the factory and operations teams to ensure the business performs at its best. If you are ready to lead from the front and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! 👊 For more Finance jobs, please visit 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 future roles. For more information, contact: Arista Palin Specialist Recruitment Consultant