Cost / Financial Accountant

Network Finance; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our client's finance team. The role focuses on accurate reporting, compliance, and strong financial controls across the full finance function.

You will engage in audit processes, monthly reporting, reconciliations, and support budgeting and forecasting while building on post-articles experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Required BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.
• 2-3 years post-articles experience with audit exposure.
• Experience in a full finance function environment and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the full finance function
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and company policies
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting requirements

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Education

BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification

SAICA/SAIPA Articles completed

Tools

Sage Evolution

Job description

Our client is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a technically strong finance professional who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance while ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and financial controls.

The successful candidate will be involved in audit processes, financial reporting, reconciliations, and supporting the broader finance function. This position offers excellent exposure to operational and strategic finance activities while providing opportunities for continued professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the full finance function
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and company policies
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting requirements

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles

Experience:

• 2-3 years post-articles experience
• Audit exposure essential
• Experience within a full finance function environment
• Exposure to financial reporting and reconciliations

Skills:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Sage Evolution advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Financial reporting
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

• Broad exposure across the finance function
• Opportunity to build on your post-articles experience
• Exposure to financial reporting and audit activities
• Career growth within a dynamic finance environment
• Collaborative and professional team culture