Financial Accountant | Stellenbosch

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to senior finance leadership

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a skilled finance professional in South Africa to manage the full accounts payable cycle and assist in financial reporting. The role requires VAT compliance, strong Excel skills, and experience in a structured finance environment.

You will work closely with senior finance leadership on process improvements and audits. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3–5 years' related experience, with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in a financial accounting, accounts payable, or similar finance role.
• Experience working within a structured finance environment.
• Strong understanding of VAT and statutory compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including purchase orders, goods receipt processing, invoice matching, and supplier reconciliations.
• Review and accurately allocate bank transactions, ensuring timely reconciliations and cash management.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with revenue analysis and financial performance reporting.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide audit support documentation.
• Participate in various finance projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with financial controls, reporting accuracy, and adherence to company policies.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including purchase orders, goods receipt processing, invoice matching, and supplier reconciliations.
• Review and accurately allocate bank transactions, ensuring timely reconciliations and cash management.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with revenue analysis and financial performance reporting.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide audit support documentation.
• Participate in various finance projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with financial controls, reporting accuracy, and adherence to company policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in a financial accounting, accounts payable, or similar finance role.
• Experience working within a structured finance environment.
• Strong understanding of VAT and statutory compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience within the mining, resources, manufacturing, engineering, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar accounting platforms.
• Experience with procure-to-pay processes and supplier management.Previous involvement in audit preparation and management reporting.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage high volumes of transactions efficiently.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, solutions-driven approach.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package of R500,000 - R650,000 per annum.
• Exposure to a broad finance function within a growing mining environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership.
• Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and high-performance team cultur