Financial Operations Manager

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is assisting a listed services group in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town to find a Finance Operations Accountant. This role partners with operational teams, drives process improvements, and uses AI/automation to enhance finance efficiency.

Ideal candidate has a BCom in Accounting/Finance, 3+ years in commercial/operational finance, strong Excel skills, and willingness to travel to sites. A proactive, stakeholder-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with CIMA being advantageous.
• 3+ years' experience in commercial or operational finance; completed articles considered.
• Strong experience in full accounting function, month-end, reconciliations, controls and stock management.
• Exposure to AI and automation in finance and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• A proactive, assertive approach with strong stakeholder management and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end accounting, journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Partner with branches and operations to strengthen financial controls and stock management.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify cost-saving and process improvements.
• Leverage AI, automation, and technology to improve finance processes and efficiency.
• Provide financial insights to management to support decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

AI & automation experience

Analytical thinking

Proactive & assertive

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CIMA advantageous

Tools

Excel

AI/Automation tools

Job description

Our client is a listed services group based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town and is looking for a Finance Operations Accountant to partner closely with operational teams across the business. This is more than a traditional accounting role.

You'll gain exposure to branches and operational sites, support stock and financial controls, identify opportunities to improve processes, and use technology, including AI and automation, to make finance more efficient.

If you're someone who wants to get closer to the business rather than simply reporting on it, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Candidate Profile

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with CIMA being highly advantageous
• 3+ years' experience in commercial or operational finance, with completed articles also considered
• Strong experience across the full accounting function, month-end processes, reconciliations, controls, and stock management
• Proven exposure to AI and automation within finance, together with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• A proactive and assertive approach with strong stakeholder management skills and a willingness to travel to operational sites

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end accounting, journals, reconciliations, and financial reporting across operational areas
• Partner with branches and operational teams to strengthen financial controls, stock management, and compliance
• Analyse financial and operational information to identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
• Use AI, automation, and technology to improve finance processes and operational efficiency
• Provide financial insights and analysis to management to support informed commercial decision-making