Operations Accountant — Cost & Performance Partner

Network Finance; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 740,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking an Operations Accountant who bridges finance and operations, delivering meaningful financial insight while driving efficiency, cost control and business performance.

The ideal candidate holds a CA(SA), has 2 years of management exposure, and hands-on FMCG or manufacturing experience, with strong analytical skills and expertise in Excel and financial reporting. Join a commercially minded team focused on improving processes and profitability.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification essential.
• 2 years’ management exposure ideal.
• FMCG or Manufacturing experience essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills.

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

Skills

Commercial/operational finance

Budgets & cost control

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Network Finance is seeking an Operations Accountant who bridges finance and operations, delivering meaningful financial insight while driving efficiency, cost control and business performance.

The ideal candidate holds a CA(SA), has 2 years of management exposure, and hands-on FMCG or manufacturing experience, with strong analytical skills and expertise in Excel and financial reporting. Join a commercially minded team focused on improving processes and profitability.