Senior Accountant: EPCM Project Accounting & IFRS

Salix Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant for their Cape Town office. This role focuses on the preparation and review of financial statements, managing accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in accounting, particularly in a project-driven environment, and proficiency in ERP systems. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential. Interested candidates can send their CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, ideally within an EPCM, engineering, or construction environment.
• In-depth experience in project accounting and managing project costs effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP.
• Manage the general ledger and financial close processes to ensure data accuracy.
• Oversee tax compliance including VAT, corporate tax, and coordinate with auditors.
• Monitor project accounting and collaborate with project managers to control expenditures.
• Support contract management processes, ensuring accurate billing and claims.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial analysis

ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle)

Multi-currency transactions

Tax compliance

Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant for their Cape Town office. This role focuses on the preparation and review of financial statements, managing accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in accounting, particularly in a project-driven environment, and proficiency in ERP systems. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential. Interested candidates can send their CV to the provided email.