Senior Financial Accounting Lead | Imports, Forex & International transaction environement

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR009232/MoD

Date posted:

Friday, March 27, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

550000

SUMMARY:

Are you a senior, technically strong accounting professional with deep exposure to foreign exchange, international transactions, and multiâcurrency reporting?
A wellâestablished, reputable organisation is seeking a Senior Financial Accounting Lead to take ownership of complex accounting areas, provide technical leadership, and ensure accurate international and statutory reporting.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being the goâto expert for forex, interâcompany accounting, and compliance — while still remaining connected to the dayâtoâday numbers.

POSITION INFO:

ð¯ Role Purpose

As the Senior Financial Accounting Lead, you will oversee the full accounting function up to trial balance, with responsibility for review, control, and guidance across core finance processes.
You will play a key role in ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strong financial governance within a multinational environment.
This is a trusted, visible role within finance — requiring confidence, accountability, and sound judgement.

ð Key Responsibilities

Lead and review the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury functions
Take ownership of foreign exchange accounting, including:
- Currency revaluations
- Exchange differences
- Forex petty cash and currency updates
Oversee international interâcompany accounts, including balances, reconciliations, confirmations, and dispute resolution
Ensure compliance with SARB regulations for crossâborder payments
Prepare and review inputs for international and group reporting (HFM or similar consolidation tools)
Review and approve general ledger reconciliations, journals, and monthly provisions
Analyse monthly expenses and challenge MTD / YTD trends and variances
Maintain oversight of the fixed asset register and ensure accurate GL alignment
Oversee banking administration, electronic payments, credit cards, and cash controls
Review payroll journals and statutory thirdâparty payments
Prepare and submit VAT returns, EMP201 submissions, and support tax schedules and queries
Act as the primary finance contact for internal and external audits
Ensure alignment with IFRS, internal controls, and accounting policies
Provide technical guidance and support to junior finance team members

â Qualifications & Experience

BCom Accounting essential (CA(SA) advantageous, not essential)
Minimum 5+ years’ accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or a complex operational environment
Strong experience in multinational and multiâcurrency accounting environments
Solid technical understanding of:
- Forex accounting
- Interâcompany transactions
- VAT and statutory compliance
Advanced Excel capability (Pivot Tables, lookups, data analysis)
Experience working on ERP systems such as SAP, Syspro, Sage, or similar

ð§ Key Competencies

Strong technical accounting judgement
High attention to detail with a reviewâlevel mindset
Confident communicator able to engage across teams and senior stakeholders
Calm and effective under pressure and audit scrutiny
Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills
Natural mentor with the ability to guide and uplift finance teams

ð Why This Role?

Senior ownership over international finance areas
High exposure to forex and crossâborder complexity
Stable organisation with strong governance and structure
Ideal stepping stone into Finance Manager or Financial Controller roles
Competitive package with longâterm career stability

ð§ Apply now to move into a senior accounting role with real responsibility and visibility.
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Financial Controllers
Senior & Lead Accountants
Operational Finance Professionals
Construction & Engineering Finance
CA(SA) & CIMA Professionals
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Senior Financial Accounting Lead | Imports, Forex & International transaction environement

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