Senior Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr002810/Lerat

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a detail oriented and deadline driven Senior Accountant with a proven track record of managing complex financial operations in highly regulated industries. With deep expertise in financial reporting, cost accounting, and compliance, you must bring precision, integrity, and strategic insight to support the financial health of pharmaceutical companies committed to innovation and public wellbeing.

POSITION INFO:
Seeking an analytical and results-oriented Senior Accountant with over 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. Skilled in financial reporting, compliance, inventory management, and cost accounting with a strong understanding of the regulatory and operational complexities unique to pharma. Proven track record of supporting audits, managing multi site financial operations, and ensuring financial accuracy in fast paced, quality driven environments. Passionate about driving financial integrity in companies that make a meaningful difference in global health.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial reporting
Month-end and year-end close
Budgeting & forecasting
General ledger (GL) management accounts
Payable & receivable oversight
Tax & compliance
Inventory & cost accounting
ERP System Management:
- Work with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, and NetSuite.
- Maintain data integrity and support system upgrades or improvements.
- Automate and streamline financial processes where possible.
- Support strategic decisions through financial modelling and scenario analysis.
- Recommend improvements to financial processes and internal controls.

Qualifications & Skills:

BCom Accounting Degree
SAICA articles
3-4 years' experience

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