Senior Financial Accountant Durban

SUMMARY:
Stratlab: Where Talent Meets Its People.

We connect brilliant minds with companies that actually get them. Serious about growth, light on the drama.

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Accountant who is commercially minded, hands-on, and ready to make an impact in a dynamic manufacturing and engineering environment.

At Stratlab, we focus on culture fit, long-term impact, and building relationships that last because great work happens when people belong.

Think this is you? Let’s make it happen.

POSITION INFO:
Manufacturing | Heavy Engineering | Project-Based Operations Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | Fully On-Site - 5 Days a Week ARE YOU A COMMERCIALLY ASTUTE FINANCE PROFESSIONAL WHO KNOWS HOW TO TURN NUMBERS INTO BUSINESS PERFORMANCE? An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within an established organisation operating in the manufacturing and heavy engineering sector. Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you will play a key role in driving financial control, cash flow optimisation, project profitability and operational efficiency across a complex, project-driven environment. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Oversee financial accounting, general ledger, month-end close and management reporting. Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury, working capital and banking facilities. Drive project financial control, milestone billing and IFRS 15 revenue recognition. Oversee labour-broker costs, reconciliations and payment controls. Manage SARS compliance, VAT, provisional tax and corporate tax processes. Provide financial analysis, scenario modelling and commercial insights to the Group CFO. Manage supplier relationships, procurement reporting and payment terms. Lead and develop the finance team while strengthening internal controls. WHAT YOU WILL NEED BCom in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent qualification. 10-15 years' relevant financial management experience. Minimum 5 years' experience managing a finance team. Strong knowledge of full IFRS, particularly IFRS 15. Solid South African tax, cash flow management and financial modelling experience. Advanced Excel, ERP and SARS eFiling skills. A valid driver's licence. Advantageous: Experience in manufacturing, heavy engineering, construction or other project-driven industries. Syspro experience will be beneficial. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE You are hands-on, commercially minded and comfortable operating at both financial and operational levels. You understand the relationship between production, project costs, working capital and profitability. You bring strong leadership, analytical ability and the confidence to challenge decisions where necessary. You are also digitally savvy, with an interest in automation and AI to improve finance processes and efficiencies. READY FOR YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE? This is an opportunity to own a critical finance function, work closely with the Group CFO, and make a tangible contribution to business performance in a specialist industrial environment. Closing date: 12 November 2026 Please note: This is a fully on-site position based in Durban, requiring attendance five days per week.