Financial Accountant (Project Focus)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 420.000 - 660.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical expense contribution

Provident fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Modern office facilities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a diligent Financial Accountant focused on project accounting to manage costs across multiple capital projects. The role blends office work with remote flexibility in a dynamic, infrastructure-driven environment.

You will oversee project budgets, perform monthly reporting, ensure policy compliance, and deliver insights to project managers and stakeholders, supporting accurate forecasting and close processes.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification (SAIPA, SAICA) advantageous.
• 3–5 years in financial accounting with project accounting experience.
• Knowledge of project management principles and financial control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Sage Intacct, QuickBooks and advanced Excel.
• ERP systems experience desirable.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for diverse teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting.
• Familiarity with energy or infrastructure sectors is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Manage financial accounting for multiple capital and operational projects.
• Track project costs and variances against budgets.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports, updates and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific accounting policies.
• Reconcile project-related accounts and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in project audits and provide documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers to deliver financial insights.
• Process project invoices and payments accurately and timely.
• Support month-end and year-end closing for projects.
• Contribute to improving project financial management processes.

Kenntnisse

Project accounting

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Hybrid work adaptability

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the energy sector based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal , is seeking a diligent and experienced Financial Accountant with a strong focus on project accounting. This role is critical for managing the financial aspects of various capital projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, reporting, and compliance. The position involves a Hybrid work model, blending office-based responsibilities with remote flexibility. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who can effectively manage project budgets, analyze financial data, and provide essential reporting to project managers and stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant seeking to apply their skills in a dynamic and project-driven environment within a company that is vital to the regional economy. The successful candidate will contribute to the financial success of significant infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the financial accounting for multiple ongoing capital and operational projects.
• Track project costs, ensuring adherence to budgets and identifying variances for investigation.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports, including progress updates and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific accounting policies and procedures.
• Reconcile project-related accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Assist in the preparation of project audits and provide necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Process project-related invoices and payments accurately and timely.
• Support in the month-end and year-end closing processes related to projects.
• Contribute to the improvement of project financial management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional qualification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA articles completed) is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting, with specific experience in project accounting.
• Knowledge of project management principles and financial control frameworks.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage workload effectively in a hybrid work setting.
• Familiarity with the energy or infrastructure sector is a plus.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive contract rate commensurate with experience.
• Our client provides a contribution towards medical expenses and offers access to a company-provided provident fund.
• Professional development opportunities are available, including specific training related to project accounting software and methodologies.
• The position operates under a Hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a balance between office collaboration in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal , and remote work flexibility.
• Employees will have access to modern office facilities and support.
• This role presents a significant opportunity to gain valuable project accounting experience within a vital industry, contributing to impactful infrastructure developments.