Senior Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU017238/OH

Date posted:

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Not every Senior Accountant role comes with stock this complex. If inventory and transaction-heavy accounting are familiar territory, keep reading.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant with the technical grounding to take ownership of a detailed accounting function within an established manufacturing and power-generation business. Reporting to the Financial Manager, you'll work across the full accounting cycle, with particular focus on stock, transactions, reconciliations and month-end. This is a role for someone who doesn't just process what lands on their desk, they understand the accounting behind it, spot inconsistencies and know when to ask the right questions. The business uses QuickBooks, and strong Excel skills will be important in managing the reporting and analysis required. Key Responsibilities Manage and review general ledger transactions and accounting entries Prepare and post month-end journals Complete detailed balance sheet and ledger reconciliations Manage and reconcile stock movements and inventory transactions Investigate stock variances, discrepancies and reconciling items Assist with month-end close and ensure transactions are accurately reflected Prepare financial schedules and information for management review Assist with external audit requirements Maintain accurate accounting records on QuickBooks Provide accounting and financial analysis support to the Financial Manager Job Experience & Skills Required BCom Accounting \/ Finance degree Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles 5+ years' relevant accounting experience Strong understanding of basic accounting principles Solid exposure to stock \/ inventory accounting and transaction processing Manufacturing, engineering, OEM or power-generation experience would be advantageous Strong QuickBooks experience Good Excel skills Proven experience with reconciliations and month-end Excellent attention to detail Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving ability Someone who investigates the \"why\" behind the numbers rather than simply processing them Comfortable working onsite in Lanseria Apply now! For more exciting Finance \/ Engineering \/ IT \/ Supply Chain \/ Commercial & C-Suite vacancies, visit: I also specialise in recruiting Senior Accountants, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants and Finance professionals across Manufacturing, Engineering, OEM and Industrial sectors. 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: Ofentse Hlatshwayo Researcher Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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