Project Accountant / Manager

About the role

An opportunity exists for a Project Accountant / Manager to join a recognised global leader with a century‑long history in South Africa. The role provides financial and project accounting support across capital projects and contributes to the execution of minor and low‑risk engineering projects within a manufacturing and engineering environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide project accounting across capital projects
• Support the execution of minor and low‑risk engineering projects
• Manage capital expenditure control
• Support project governance and assurance processes
• Prepare and maintain project reports and forecasts
• Manage project budgeting, costing and financial control
• Engage with relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Support financial management across projects within the manufacturing and engineering environment

Required profile

• Degree in Financial Management or equivalent
• Professional accounting qualification such as CIMA, CA(SA), CGMA or similar (advantageous)
• Full proficiency in SAP Financial Management modules
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Finance and Auditing
• Experience in project budgeting, costing and control
• Exposure to project management systems and procedures is preferred