Financial Accountant

Reporting to the Financial Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong cost control, and effective project financial management. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, operational environment where your insights directly impact business performance.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations, monthly reporting, project cost control, VAT, debtors, forecasting, and financial compliance.
This role requires strong project accounting experience and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a decentralized and complex environment

Be part of a project-driven industrial services business operating in a fast-paced, technically focused environment. The organisation partners closely with clients to deliver complex, large-scale projects while maintaining strong financial governance and operational excellence. With a strong emphasis on accountability, performance, and precision, the business continues to grow through disciplined execution and commercial insight.

Duties:

- Prepare monthly flash reports and management accounts
- Perform accurate balance sheet reconciliations within deadlines
- Analyse project profitability, utilisation, and WIP schedules
- Provide insights on budget vs. forecast performance and financial drivers
- Coordinate financial reviews with Project Managers
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations
- Perform revenue forecasting and monthly revenue analysis
- Oversee accounts receivable, payable, and cost-to-revenue alignment
- Strengthen internal controls and supervise bookkeeper activities
- Manage debtors, accurate invoicing, and VAT reconciliations
- Monitor stock counts and maintain fixed asset controls
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cost-to-complete reviews, and variance analysis
- Assist with audits and ensure compliance with legislation and accounting standards

Job Experience &

Skills Required:

Qualifications:

- Matric (Grade 12)
- BCom Accounting

Experience:

- Minimum 5 years experience as an Accountant
- 35 years project accounting experience preferred
- Experience in complex or decentralized environments
- Experience calculating cost of manufacturing (finished goods)
- Minimum 2 years experience with VAT, dividends, and provisional tax reconciliations
- Supervisory experience advantageous
- Advanced Excel
- Strong understanding of IFRS
- Financial systems experience (e.g., MS Dynamics AX or similar)
- Solid knowledge of financial compliance and reporting standards

Skills &

Competencies:

- Analytical and highly detail-oriented
- Deadline-driven and results-focused
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High integrity, ownership, and professionalism

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