Project Accountant | Large-Scale Projects & Infrastructure

Network Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment seeks a Project Accountant in Cape Town to manage the full accounting function across multi‑million rand projects. You will prepare monthly management accounts, monitor costs, and drive profitability analyses in a project‑driven environment.

Ideal candidates bring SAIPA/BCom or related finance qualification with about 3 years post‑articles experience, and strong Excel/Xero skills for accurate reporting and governance.

Qualifications

• SAIPA, BCom Accounting, or related finance qualification.
• Approximately 3 years' post-articles or commercial accounting experience.
• Experience with project costing, budgeting and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting function across assigned projects.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and expenditure against forecasts.
• Perform project profitability and variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and cost allocation.
• Oversee reconciliations, month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Assist with audit preparation and statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor financial performance and milestones.
• Track project spend from initiation through completion.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

SAIPA / BCom Accounting (or related finance qualification)

Tools

Xero

Excel

Forecasting software

Job description

An established and rapidly growing organisation specialising in project finance, construction, infrastructure development, and large-scale project implementation.

About the Role

Are you a finance professional who thrives in a project-driven environment? An established and rapidly growing organisation specialising in project finance, construction, infrastructure development, and large-scale project implementation is seeking a Project Accountant to join their finance team in Cape Town. This business manages projects from funding and feasibility stages through to construction, operational handover, and successful completion. As a Project Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring financial control, project profitability, and accurate reporting across multiple high-value projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to gain exposure to complex project environments while partnering closely with operational and project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting function across assigned projects
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow, and expenditure against approved forecasts
• Perform project profitability and variance analysis
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and cost allocation
• Oversee reconciliations, month-end, and year-end reporting processes
• Assist with audit preparation and statutory compliance requirements
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor financial performance and project milestones
• Track project spend from initiation through to completion
• Identify financial risks and recommend corrective action where required
• Drive process improvements and enhance project finance reporting

Qualifications

• SAIPA, BCom Accounting, or related finance qualification
• Approximately 3 years' post-articles or commercial accounting experience

Required Skills

• Strong full-function accounting experience
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and project costing
• Strong understanding of financial controls and month-end processes
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software would be advantageous
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ideal Candidate
• We are looking for a finance professional who is:
• Commercially minded with strong analytical abilities
• Detail-oriented with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive and solutions-driven
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong communicator capable of engaging with both finance and operational stakeholders
• Passionate about project finance, infrastructure, construction, or engineering-related environments

Preferred Skills

Not specified.

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Should you not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, be kept on our database for future suitable opportunities.