Operations Accountant (Leader Accountant)

Network Finance; Sasolburg; Sur place; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 300 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Network Finance is seeking a hands-on finance leader for a client in the FMCG bread sector in South Africa. You will oversee the finance team, ensure timely management accounts and robust financial statements, and partner with operations to improve cost control.

The role requires strong cash flow management, budgeting discipline and the ability to challenge numbers while building a high-performing team of 15–20+. You will thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or BCom with articles and FMCG experience.
• Bread industry experience of 3 years is essential.
• 5–10 years of finance experience if outside the bread industry.
• 1–3 years' experience managing a team of 15–20+.

Responsabilités

• Lead and review the finance team to ensure accurate management accounts and reporting.
• Own cash flow management, credit activities and settlements.
• Manage operational budgets, monitor expenditure and drive performance.
• Partner with operations on production costs, stock, wastage and variances.
• Lead a team of 15–20+ finance professionals and drive development.
• Improve processes, strengthen controls and support a high-volume FMCG environment.

Connaissances

Leadership

Cash Flow

Budgets

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Formation

CA(SA) preferred

BCom with articles

Description du poste

What will you be responsible for?

• Lead & Review – Oversee the finance team and ensure accurate, timely management accounts, financial statements and reporting.
• Cash Flow & Settlements – Take ownership of cash flow management, credit-related activities and settlement processes.
• Budgets & Expenses – Manage operational budgets, monitor expenditure and drive financial performance.
• Factory Finance – Partner with operations to understand production costs, stock, wastage and variances.
• People Leadership – Lead, develop and hold a team of 15-20+ finance professionals accountable.
• Operational Excellence – Improve processes, strengthen controls and ensure the finance function keeps pace with a high-volume FMCG environment.

What makes YOU the right fit?

• CA(SA) preferred
• OR BCom Accounting with articles + strong FMCG experience
• 3 years' bread industry experience ESSENTIAL
• 5-10 years' relevant finance experience if outside the bread industry
• 1-3 years' experience managing a team of 15-20+
• Strong cash flow, credit and settlement experience
• Proven budget, expense and operational finance management
• Strong understanding of management accounts and financial reporting
• Strong, disciplined and confident leadership personality
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

The kind of leader we're looking for ...

Someone who is hands-on, commercially minded and not afraid to take ownership. A leader who can review the team's work, challenge the numbers, manage cash flow, drive accountability and work closely with the factory and operations teams to ensure the business performs at its best.