Senior Finance Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR009361/LEA

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

680000

SUMMARY:
A high-impact opportunity has become available with a reputable player in the construction space for a Senior Accountant based in Sandton.

POSITION INFO:
This role is ideally suited to a hands-on finance professional who enjoys being operationally involved, taking ownership of the full finance function, and working in a fast-paced project-driven environment.

If you have solid construction exposure and strong BuildSmart experience, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

A well-established business within the construction industry is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of the full finance function within a dynamic and deadline-driven environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with operations and management, making this an excellent role for someone who is both technically strong and commercially aware. If you are looking for a role where your industry experience and systems knowledge will be truly valued, this is one worth exploring.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the full finance function, from transaction processing through to reporting
Prepare monthly management accounts and assist with year-end financial processes
Oversee reconciliations, journals, cashbook, creditors, debtors and general ledger integrity
Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with operational and project requirements
Work closely with internal stakeholders to support financial controls and finance-related decision-making
Maintain and utilise BuildSmart for reporting and financial management purposes

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:
- BCom Accounting degree or BCom student
Experience:
- 3 years' post-articles experience
- Proven experience within the construction industry is essential
- Strong exposure to the full finance function
- BuildSmart experience is non-negotiable
Skills:
- Strong accounting and reporting ability
- Systems-driven and operationally hands-on
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Apply now!

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Finance Manager / FM / Financial Controller
Chartered Accountant / CA(SA) / BCom Accounting / Finance
Industrial finance / Production finance / Manufacturing finance
Stock management / Inventory control / Costing / ERP / SAP / Pastel
Financial reporting / Budgeting / Forecasting / Variance analysis
Leadership / Team management / High-pressure / Operational finance
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:
Leandra van der Merwe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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