Commercial Accountant

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Professional development

Continuous learning

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Commercial Accountant to join a growing logistics business on a fully remote basis. You will partner with sales and operations to analyze contracts, build financial models, and drive profitability from anywhere in the country.

The role emphasizes strategic financial guidance, budgeting, forecasting, KPI analysis, and cost control within a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for development and a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CIMA or CA(SA) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in commercial accounting or similar.
• Strong financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, and advanced MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; comfortable working remotely.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience in logistics or supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and reporting for commercial contracts and business performance.
• Develop financial models to support pricing decisions, new business initiatives, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs related to revenue, profitability, and costs.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to understand business needs and provide financial support.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process for commercial operations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Prepare management reports and presentations on commercial performance.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data related to commercial activities.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial systems and processes.

Skills

Financial modelling

Variance analysis

Business performance metrics

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CIMA/CA(SA) qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and growing business in the logistics sector, is seeking an experienced Commercial Accountant to join their team. This role offers the flexibility of being fully remote, allowing you to manage financial operations from anywhere in South Africa. The Commercial Accountant will focus on providing financial insights to support business growth, analyzing commercial contracts, and driving profitability. You will work closely with the sales and operations teams to understand business drivers and provide strategic financial advice. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key financial partner in a fast-paced industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and reporting for commercial contracts and business performance.
• Develop financial models to support pricing decisions, new business initiatives, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to revenue, profitability, and costs.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to understand business needs and provide financial support.
• Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process for commercial operations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement.
• Prepare management reports and presentations on commercial performance.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data related to commercial activities.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial systems and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CIMA, CA(SA), or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, variance analysis, and business performance metrics.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working in a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in the logistics or supply chain industry is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and the significant advantage of a fully remote work arrangement. Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career advancement within a growing company are provided. Join a collaborative and results-oriented team that values strategic financial partnership. This role offers flexibility and the chance to make a real impact on the business's commercial success from wherever you are located.