Finance Operations Accountant - AI-Driven & Site-Focused

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Finance Professional with a BCom in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of experience in articles or a commercial finance environment. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, stock management, and driving AI-enabled process improvements.

Travel between operational sites is required. The candidate will act as the financial link between Head Office and sites, perform site visits, analyze variances, and support managers with insights to

Qualifications

• BCom in Accounting or Finance with at least 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and stock management.
• Exposure to AI, automation or finance process improvements; willingness to travel.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the financial link between Head Office and operational sites.
• Conduct regular site visits to understand financial and operational performance.
• Analyse budgets, costs, stock movements and variances.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and opportunities for cost savings.
• Support site managers with financial insights and decision-making.
• Drive AI and automation initiatives to streamline finance processes.
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure operational accountability.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

AI/automation awareness

Operational reporting

Problem solving

Education

BCom in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Inventory management systems

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a Finance Professional with a BCom in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of experience in articles or a commercial finance environment. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, stock management, and driving AI-enabled process improvements.

Travel between operational sites is required. The candidate will act as the financial link between Head Office and sites, perform site visits, analyze variances, and support managers with insights to