Project Accountant (Ca(Sa)

Ca Financial Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a recently qualified Project Accountant to join a high-performing services group. This role offers mentorship from the Group CFO and involves supporting key financial projects across the business. The ideal candidate is a CA(SA) from the Big 4 with strong analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. The position is based in Midrand, Gauteng, and is full-time.

Benefits

Mentorship from a high-impact Group CFO

Grow within a reputable group

Visibility across group-wide projects

Qualifications

• Recently qualified CA(SA) from Big 4.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Thrive in an office-based, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Track and analyse project spend vs budget.
• Prepare reports for executive review.
• Streamline financial processes related to project delivery.
• Ensure financial accuracy across teams.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Confident communication

Curiosity

Organizational skills

Education

CA(SA) with Big 4 articles

Job description

Direct message the job poster from CA Financial Appointments

I link quality finance professionals with credible organizations in South Africa

Ready to make your mark in a large, high-performing services group?

This is your chance to step into a commercially focused Project Accountant role, working directly with a dynamic Group CFO in Midrand.

What's the role all about?

This role is perfect for a recently qualified CA(SA) from the Big 4 looking to move into an exciting, fast-paced group environment.

You'll support key financial projects across the business and gain invaluable mentorship directly from the Group CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• Track and analyse project spend vs budget, highlighting key variances.
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for executive review.
• Assist in streamlining financial processes related to project delivery.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy.

What we're looking for:

• CA(SA) with Big 4 articles – recently qualified.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Naturally curious, organised, and eager to learn.
• Ability to thrive in an office-based, collaborative environment.

What's in it for you:

• Daily access and mentorship from a high-impact Group CFO.
• Be part of a reputable, fast-evolving group with national reach.
• Gain visibility across group-wide projects and initiatives.

High-performance culture with clear growth potential.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Business Consulting and Services; Food and Beverage Services