Senior Financial Accountant

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance organization based in Johannesburg North seeks an experienced accountant to lead financial reporting and mentoring of junior staff. The ideal candidate has a BCom degree (Honours preferred) and 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in engineering settings. Responsibilities include budgeting, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and supporting strategic decisions. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• Experience in engineering environments is highly advantageous.
• Experience supervising junior staff or leading finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end reporting activities.
• Provide management commentary and financial analysis.
• Supervise reconciliations, accruals, and complex transactions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure internal controls and audit compliance.
• Mentor junior accountants.
• Oversee AR and AP processes.
• Support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Financial analysis

Leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

BCom Degree (Honours preferred)

Job description

Based in Johannesburg North, the company has more than 40 years of experience delivering high-impact projects across multiple sectors.

Duties

• Lead month-end and year-end reporting
• Provide management commentary and financial analysis
• Supervise reconciliations, accruals, and complex transactions
• Lead budgeting and forecasting
• Ensure internal controls, audit compliance, and process improvements
• Mentor or guide junior accountants
• Oversee AR and AP processes
• Support strategic decision-making

Skills & Experience

• BCom Degree (Honours preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years’ accounting experience
• Experience within Engineering environments is highly advantageous
• Experience supervising junior staff or leading finance functions

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Leandré Kok

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