Operational Accountant

Network Finance; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an Operations Accountant to bridge finance and operations, providing financial insight to drive efficiency and performance. The role focuses on budgeting, cost control and profitability, partnering with operations and leading a small team.

The ideal candidate is a CA(SA) with FMCG or manufacturing experience, strong Excel and reporting skills, and a track record of delivering actionable financial support to operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with at least 2 years of management exposure.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong commercial and operational finance exposure.
• Proven track record in budgeting, cost control and financial performance.
• Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, expenses and operational costs
• Drive cost efficiencies and profitability with operations
• Oversee cash management and cash flow forecasting
• Analyse performance and provide actionable insights
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts and reports
• Monitor variances against budget and investigate drivers
• Support decision-making through financial analysis
• Identify process improvements and controls
• Lead and develop team members with hands-on management

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cost control

Operations finance

Management experience

FMCG/manufacturing

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

We are looking for an Operations Accountant who can bridge the gap between finance and operations, providing meaningful financial insight while driving efficiency, cost control and business performance.

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification - essential
• Minimum 2 years' management exposure
• FMCG or Manufacturing experience - essential
• Strong commercial and operational finance exposure
• Proven experience managing budgets, costs and financial performance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor budgets, expenses and operational costs
• Partner with operations to drive cost efficiencies and profitability
• Oversee cash management and cash flow forecasting
• Analyse operational and financial performance and provide actionable insights
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts and management reports
• Monitor variances against budget and investigate key cost drivers
• Support operational decision-making through financial analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and financial performance
• Provide financial guidance to operational management
• Manage and monitor key financial and operational KPIs
• Assist with strategic planning and business performance initiatives
• Lead and develop team members while providing hands‑on management support

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a commercially minded CA(SA) who understands that operational finance is about more than reporting numbers. You should be comfortable working closely with operations, challenging costs, improving processes and using financial information to influence business decisions.

If you have a strong FMCG or manufacturing background and are ready to take your operational finance career to the next level, we want to hear from you!