Project Accountant & Finance Partner

WSP; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Midrand is seeking a Project Accountant to ensure accurate project accounting and financial management across diverse financial projects. This role requires strong project financial accounting skills, excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, and experience in managing multiple projects. The ideal candidate should be part-qualified or fully qualified in finance and proficient in tools like MS Excel and PowerBI. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on governance, reporting excellence, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified in finance/accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, especially with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve financial problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage project finances effectively using Project Financial Accounting principles.
• Support operational teams during revenue recognition.
• Provide financial support and integration for new projects.
• Conduct variance analysis and highlight budget risks.

Skills

Project Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

MS Excel

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Time Management

Education

Bcom, CIMA, ACCA, CASA

Tools

PowerBI

ERP Systems (Oracle preferred)

Job description

A leading consulting firm in Midrand is seeking a Project Accountant to ensure accurate project accounting and financial management across diverse financial projects. This role requires strong project financial accounting skills, excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, and experience in managing multiple projects. The ideal candidate should be part-qualified or fully qualified in finance and proficient in tools like MS Excel and PowerBI. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on governance, reporting excellence, and collaboration.