Finance Operations Accountant (Midrand)
Network Finance · Midrand, Gauteng
Overview
Network Finance is looking for a hands-on Finance Operations Accountant in Midrand to bridge head office finance and site operations. This role suits an accountant who enjoys site visits, solving practical problems, and using AI and automation to improve finance processes. You will get broad exposure to commercial finance, stock controls, and budgeting while helping operational teams perform better.
About the role
This is a varied role for an accountant who enjoys being out in the business rather than behind a desk all day. The successful candidate will connect head office finance with day to day site operations for an organisation that runs across multiple sites.
- Visit operational sites to understand financial performance and business challenges
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial analysis
- Analyse site performance, costs, stock movements, and variances
- Identify process gaps and help implement improvements through automation and AI tools
- Work closely with operational teams to resolve financial discrepancies
- Monitor financial and operational controls across sites
- Provide practical financial insights to support business decisions
To apply, email your CV to echadinha@networkfinance.co.za. If you have not had a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- BCom in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Approximately three years of relevant experience
- Commercial finance experience preferred, candidates with articles will also be considered
- Understanding of budgeting, financial analysis, and stock management
- Experience engaging with operational teams or multiple sites is advantageous
- Practical experience with AI tools and or automation is required
- Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
- Financial reporting and budgeting capabilities
- Good understanding of operational finance and stock controls
- Ability to identify process gaps and recommend practical solutions
Responsibilities
- Visit operational sites to understand financial performance and day to day challenges
- Bridge the gap between head office and site teams to improve communication and financial visibility
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial analysis
- Analyse site performance, costs, stock movements, and variances
- Identify discrepancies and work with operational teams to resolve them
- Monitor financial and operational controls across sites
- Provide practical financial insights to support business decisions
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiency
- Apply AI tools and automation to streamline finance processes
- Track implementation of agreed improvements and follow up with stakeholders
- Support consistent financial procedures and reporting across the business
Benefits
Fuel card included
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Finance
- Location
- Midrand, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R40k to R46.7k per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Email
- echadinha@networkfinance.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
This role is great for an accountant who wants to get out of the office and see how the business really works. When you apply, highlight any experience you have with site visits, stock controls, or working with operational teams. Also mention specific examples of how you have used Excel, AI tools, or automation to improve a finance process. The hiring manager is looking for someone confident, commercially minded, and practical. A short cover note explaining why you enjoy both the numbers and the people side of finance will help your application stand out. Send your CV to the email address listed and keep your documents ready in case you are invited for an interview.
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