Project Accountant

Energy Vault; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm based in Stellenbosch is seeking a hands-on Project Accountant. You will manage the complete financial life cycle of projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy in budgeting, reporting, and revenue recognition. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, completed articles, and at least 3 years of experience in a project-based industry. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful renewable projects.

Qualifications

• Degree and completed articles.
• Experience in a project-based industry such as Engineering, Construction, or Renewables.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full financial life cycle of multiple projects.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and forecasts.
• Track project costs and identify variances.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial compliance.
• Generate project financial reports for management.

Skills

Project financial management

Budgeting and forecasting

Cost analysis

Revenue recognition

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles or CIMA qualification

Job description

Are you a hands-on Project Accountant with experience in engineering, renewables, or infrastructure? Join a high-impact team where you’ll take the lead on end-to-end project finances, from budgeting and forecasting to billing, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. If you’re ready to bring financial control to technical, fast-moving projects, this is your next challenge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full financial life cycle of multiple projects, from initiation to close-out
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans in collaboration with project managers
• Track project costs, identify variances, and perform cost-to-complete and profitability analyses
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and alignment with project milestones or percentage-of-completion methods
• Process and reconcile project-related transactions, including supplier invoices, purchase orders, and timesheets
• Support month-end and year-end close processes with project-specific financial data and reporting
• Maintain project accounting records in compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and relevant legislation (e.g., IFRS, VAT Act)
• Generate regular project financial reports for management and stakeholders, highlighting key performance metrics and risks
• Liaise with procurement, operations, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial inputs
• Manage billing schedules, client invoicing, and collections related to project activities
• Monitor and report on capital expenditure (Capex) and ensure proper asset capitalization
• Assist with audits by preparing supporting documentation and responding to project-related queries
• Ensure compliance with tax requirements, including VAT treatment on project costs and billing
• Continuously review processes for improvement opportunities and support financial governance across projects

Skills & Experience

• Degree and completed articles
• Experience in a project-based industry such as Engineering, Construction, Renewables etc
• Minimum 3 years minimum in a similar role

Qualification

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles or CIMA qualification

Contact ALEXANDRA MALONEY on 021418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF021237.

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