Project Finance Accountant - JHB

Seriti; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy company in Gauteng, Johannesburg is seeking a Project Finance Accountant to manage project accounts and ensure financial integrity. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Accounting or Finance, have 3–5 years of relevant experience, and be familiar with budgeting and financial reporting in large-scale projects. This role offers an opportunity to work within the renewable energy sector and make significant contributions to project financing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project accounting or project finance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Exposure to funding agreements or project financing structures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed project accounts and prepare financial statements.
• Assist in preparing annual project budgets and track variances.
• Monitor project cash flows and liaise with treasury accountant.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and support audits.
• Act as a point of contact between finance and project managers.

Skills

Project Accounting & Reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Revenue & Cost Recognition

Cash Flow Management

Compliance & Audit Support

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

Overview

Job title: Project Finance Accountant - JHB

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 09, 2025

Responsibilities

Project Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain detailed project accounts, ensuring proper costing.
• Prepare monthly project financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure proper allocation of indirect costs and overheads.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing annual project budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Track project variances and provide explanations to management.

Revenue & Cost Recognition

• Apply correct accounting treatment for revenue.
• Ensure costs are captured accurately in alignment with project agreements.

Cash Flow & Funding Management

• Monitor project cash flows, funding requirements, and capital drawdowns.
• Liaise with treasury accountant and project managers to ensure liquidity for project execution.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a point of contact between finance, project managers, and external stakeholders.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making and risk mitigation.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (essential).
• Professional qualification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or ACT treasury certification) advantageous.
• 3–5 years of experience in project accounting or project finance, ideally within renewable energy, infrastructure, or large-scale capital projects.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in complex project environments.
• Exposure to funding agreements, donor / grant reporting, or project financing structures is a plus.