Remote Commercial Accountant: Profitability & Strategy

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Professional growth opportunities

Ongoing training programs

Collaborative virtual work environment

Strategic business impact

Growing industry

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Commercial Accountant for a fully remote role serving South Africa’s commercial finance teams. You will analyze sales, model pricing, prepare forecasts, and support profitability through data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, a professional qualification is a plus, and at least four years of commercial accounting or financial analysis experience. Strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA) is advantageous.
• Minimum of 4 years in commercial accounting, financial analysis, or related role.
• Strong financial modeling, data analysis, and business acumen.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with commercial teams to analyze sales performance, profitability, and market trends.
• Develop financial models to support pricing strategies, business cases, and investment decisions.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports, variance analyses, and forecasts for commercial operations.
• Identify and quantify opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization within commercial functions.
• Monitor and analyze key commercial KPIs and provide actionable insights.
• Assist in the budgeting process for commercial departments.
• Support the evaluation of new business opportunities and customer profitability.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data related to commercial activities.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to drive financial performance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial financial processes.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Business acumen

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)/CIMA/ACCA advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Commercial Accountant for a fully remote role serving South Africa’s commercial finance teams. You will analyze sales, model pricing, prepare forecasts, and support profitability through data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, a professional qualification is a plus, and at least four years of commercial accounting or financial analysis experience. Strong Excel skills are essential.