Project Accountant | Large-Scale Projects & Infrastructure

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a qualified finance professional to manage the full accounting function for multiple projects. You will prepare monthly management accounts, monitor budgets and cash flow, and perform profitability analyses to support decision-making.

The ideal candidate has SAIPA or equivalent, ~3 years post-articles experience, advanced Excel skills, and exposure to project costing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• SAIPA or equivalent qualification is required.
• About 3 years post-articles or commercial accounting experience.
• Experience with monthly management accounts and budgeting.
• Advanced Excel skills and exposure to project costing.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting function across assigned projects.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial packs.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and forecasts.
• Perform project profitability and variance analysis.
• Ensure revenue recognition and cost allocation accuracy.
• Oversee month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Assist with audit preparation and statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers on financial performance.

Skills

Analytical ability

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem solving

Strong communicator

Education

SAIPA or equivalent

BCom Accounting or related finance qualification

Approximately 3 years post-articles/commercial accounting

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Minimum Requirements

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

Key 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

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
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• 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