Project Accountant
Adcock Ingram · Gauteng
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Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare monthly and quarterly project financial reports and dashboards
- Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide commentary on project performance
- Support consolidated reporting for ongoing capital and operational projects
- Reconcile project accounts and ensure financial integrity of all transactions
- Provide financial insight on project profitability, cost recovery, and return on investment ROI
Contract, Billing, and Revenue Management
- Review project contracts and identify key financial terms and milestones
- Monitor and manage billing schedules, progress claims, and revenue recognition
- Ensure accurate and timely invoicing in line with project progress and deliverables
- Liaise with procurement and suppliers regarding payment claims, retentions, and contract close-out
Audit, Compliance, and Governance
- Maintain project documentation for audit and compliance purposes
- Ensure all project costs and revenue are compliant with IFRS and internal accounting policies
- Support internal and external audit requests and resolve audit queries promptly
- Uphold financial governance across all project activities
Systems and Process Improvements
- Maintain accurate data within ERP and project management systems
- Contribute to ERP system enhancements and reporting automation
- Identify and implement process improvements for better project cost control and reporting accuracy
Project Closure and Capitalization
- Prepare project close-out reports and ensure all costs are fully captured
- Capitalize completed assets in line with company accounting policy
- Conduct post-project financial reviews to compare actual vs budget performance and lessons learned
Requirements
- Honors's degree in accounting or Financial Management or Completed CASA
- Certification or training in project management, cost accounting, or financial modelling advantageous
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience
- Experience in managing project budgets, tracking expenditure, and forecasting cash flow advantageous
- Exposure to capital expenditure CapEx, infrastructure, or manufacturing projects advantageous
- Experience working with cross-functional project teams