Senior Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR011356/Sim

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

490 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

High volume. Fast pace. Real accounting ownership.

Are you a qualified accountant who thrives when the numbers are moving fast?
An established and growing business operating across the retail and online commerce space is looking for Senior Accountant to join its finance team. With a high-volume transactional environment and a fast-moving customer base, these roles are ideal for accountants who enjoy being close to the numbers and understand the importance of accuracy, efficiency and strong financial controls.
If you're looking for a role where no two days look exactly the same, this could be your next move.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements BCom degree or equivalent Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles 2+ years post-articles experience Candidates with an audit background and strong accounting exposure will also be considered High-volume transaction processing experience is essential Retail, hospitality or e-commerce experience would be advantageous Strong Excel and accounting systems knowledge Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability Key Responsibilities Manage and review high-volume financial transactions Prepare and review monthly management accounts Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account reviews Manage general ledger and journal entries Assist with month-end and year-end close processes Analyse financial information and investigate variances Maintain strong financial controls and accounting processes Assist with accounts payable and receivable oversight Reconcile high-volume transactional accounts Support accurate and timely financial reporting Work closely with operational teams to resolve financial queries Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies Key Skills & Competencies Strong technical accounting foundation Comfortable working with high volumes and tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Organised and process-driven Able to work independently and within a team Commercially aware with a hands-on approach Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Apply Now!! If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Accountant (Financial | Management | Cost) Senior Accountant (including Group & Reporting) Financial Manager SAICA | SAIPA | CIMA Graduates For more information contact: Simphiwe Jele Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn! 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

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