Job title: Project Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Mining
Salary type: Annual
Location: Weltevredenpark, Johannesburg
Job published: 21-05-2026
Job ID: 76237
Contact name: Anita Ferreira
Phone number: +27823358929
Contact email: anita@geotech.co.za

Job Description

Job Title:

Project Accountant

Job Purpose:

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Project Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across various projects while supporting effective financial management and project performance.

Experience and Skills:

  • Responsible for the financial accounting of projects in alignment with financial strategies and plans, supporting projects from execution through to completion.
  • Ensure accurate accounting of project finances in line with relevant policies and procedures.
  • Prepare project reporting, management accounts, annual financial statement consolidations, and capital management reports.
  • Prepare and manage monthly and annual cash flow reports.
  • Oversee financial and related administrative functions through accurate financial data capturing and support to the project team with financial planning.
  • Manage budgeting and forecasting by maintaining financial models and preparing short-, medium-, and long-term budget reports.
  • Assist project teams in adhering to approved package budgets and prepare monthly forecasts.
  • Ensure compliance with governance, auditing, and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures while supporting internal and external audit processes.
  • Ensure all statutory reporting is completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Grade 12 qualification.
  • BCom Accounting degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) South Africa or CIMA qualification will be advantageous.
  • 5–8 years’ experience in finance, with at least 2 years gained within a project or mining environment.
  • Experience working with SAP systems.