Financial Accountant

People Dimension; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 391,000 - 468,000; Full time

Job summary

People Dimension is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Pretoria team. You will maintain accurate financial records, oversee project costs and job costing across multiple construction sites, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

In this role you will manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, month-end close, budgeting and variance analysis, and assist with audits and tax filings. Strong Excel skills and clear communication are essential to align with project managers and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial accounting.
• Experience with job costing and project accounting.
• Solid understanding of revenue recognition.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical ability.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports in compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee project cost accounting and track job costing for multiple construction sites.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and monthly reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial alignment and compliance.
• Prepare financial statements and support external audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with tax filings.

Skills

Financial accounting

Job costing

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Introduction

A leading electrical and construction group of companies are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports in compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee project cost accounting and track job costing for multiple construction sites.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and monthly reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial alignment and compliance.
• Prepare financial statements and support external audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with tax filings.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial accounting, preferably in the construction or engineering sector but not a deal breaker.
• Solid understanding of job costing, revenue recognition, and project accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical ability.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Package & Remuneration

R38 500 CTC