Senior Accountant / FM

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003235/EHo

Date posted:

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

450000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Ready to guard the numbers behind a national services powerhouse? If you’re a newly qualified CA(SA) who can handle pressure, move fast and keep financials locked tighter than a vault, this Senior Accountant / Junior Financial Manager role is your next strategic post! No slow lanes here. Just impact, exposure and the chance to step up early in your leadership career.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a major services conglomerate based in Johannesburg West, a business operating at scale, pace and precision. With complex operations and multiple revenue streams, they need finance professionals who can think commercially, act decisively and keep reporting battle-ready at all times. This role is perfect for a newly qualified CA(SA) ready to flex both technical muscle and leadership potential. You’ll partner with operational teams, support decision-making and play a key role in keeping the finance function sharp, compliant, and forward-looking.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports
Oversee budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Manage journals, reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
Support audits, compliance and statutory reporting
Partner with operations on cost control and profitability analysis
Assist with process improvements and financial controls
Provide leadership support to junior finance staff

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Newly Qualified CA(SA) or Eligible to Register
Completed and signed-off SAICA articles
Services industry exposure beneficial
Strong MS Excel experience (advanced)
SAP advantageous
Strong personality, able to operate in a fast-paced, operational environment
Commercial mindset with the confidence to engage across the business

If you’re ready to step out of articles and into a role where the stakes, and exposure are higher, it’s time to secure your next move.

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Management Accountants
Financial Controllers
Cost Accountants
Payroll
All Finance C-Suite roles

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:
Elzette Hood
Executive Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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