Johannesburg South: Senior Financial Accounting Lead posted by Network Finance

? Role Purpose

As the Senior Financial Accounting Lead, you will oversee the full accounting function up to trial balance, with responsibility for review, control, and guidance across core finance processes.
You will play a key role in ensuring technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strong financial governance within a multinational environment.
This is a trusted, visible role within finance — requiring confidence, accountability, and sound judgement.

? Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury functions
• Take ownership of foreign exchange accounting, including:
  • Currency revaluations
  • Exchange differences
  • Forex petty cash and currency updates
• Oversee international intercompany accounts, including balances, reconciliations, confirmations, and dispute resolution
• Ensure compliance with SARB regulations for crossborder payments
• Prepare and review inputs for international and group reporting (HFM or similar consolidation tools)
• Review and approve general ledger reconciliations, journals, and monthly provisions
• Analyse monthly expenses and challenge MTD / YTD trends and variances
• Maintain oversight of the fixed asset register and ensure accurate GL alignment
• Oversee banking administration, electronic payments, credit cards, and cash controls
• Review payroll journals and statutory thirdparty payments
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, EMP201 submissions, and support tax schedules and queries
• Act as the primary finance contact for internal and external audits
• Ensure alignment with IFRS, internal controls, and accounting policies
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior finance team members

Qualifications & Experience

• BCom Accounting essential (CA(SA) advantageous, not essential)
• Minimum 5+ years’ accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or a complex operational environment
• Strong experience in multinational and multicurrency accounting environments
• Solid technical understanding of:
  • Forex accounting
  • Intercompany transactions
  • VAT and statutory compliance
• Advanced Excel capability (Pivot Tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience working on ERP systems such as SAP, Syspro, Sage, or similar

? Key Competencies

• Strong technical accounting judgement
• High attention to detail with a reviewlevel mindset
• Confident communicator able to engage across teams and senior stakeholders
• Calm and effective under pressure and audit scrutiny
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills
• Natural mentor with the ability to guide and uplift finance teams

? Why This Role?

• Senior ownership over international finance areas
• High exposure to forex and crossborder complexity
• Stable organisation with strong governance and structure
• Ideal stepping stone into Finance Manager or Financial Controller roles
• Competitive package with longterm career stability

? Apply now to move into a senior accounting role with real responsibility and visibility.
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• Financial Controllers
• Senior & Lead Accountants
• Operational Finance Professionals
• Construction & Engineering Finance
• CA(SA) & CIMA Professionals

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