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Financial Accountant Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com

Title: Financial Accountant

Company: ExecutivePlacements.com

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU016057/PAB

Date posted:

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Are you a hands‑on Financial Accountant with strong fundamentals and exposure to the logistics or supply chain environment?

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where your accounting expertise will support accurate reporting, strong controls, and ongoing business operations.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a dynamic organisation operating within the logistics sector, offering a fast‑paced environment where financial accuracy and operational support are critical.

The Financial Accountant will play a key role in the finance function, supporting day‑to‑day accounting activities, month‑end processes, and statutory compliance.

This role is ideal for a technically sound accountant who has completed articles and is looking to build solid commercial experience within a logistics environment, while working closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain general ledger accounts and reconciliations
  • Support month‑end and year‑end close processes
  • Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances
  • Support audit processes and respond to audit queries
  • Assist with VAT submissions and statutory requirements
  • Work closely with operations to support accurate financial reporting

Job Experience And Skills Required

Education:

  • BCom Degree in Accounting (essential)
  • Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles (required)

Experience:

  • 3–5 years’ experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role
  • Experience within the logistics, transport, or supply chain sector (advantageous)

Skills & Competencies:

  • Solid understanding of accounting principles
  • Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
  • Good Excel capability and experience working with accounting systems
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage across the business

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