Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003389/EHo

Date posted:

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

420000 Annually

SUMMARY:
If journals, reconciliations and project numbers excite you, and you like the idea of seeing the financial blueprint behind real-world developments, this Accountant role could be the foundation your career has been waiting for.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a fast-growing engineering and construction projects house, delivering exciting developments and expanding their footprint across the industry. With projects gaining momentum, they’re strengthening their finance team and looking for an Accountant to support the Senior Group Accountant on the property development and management side of the business. This is a hands-on role where your numbers directly support project success, from tracking costs to ensuring financial reporting is rock solid. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, project-driven environment where no two days look the same, you’ll feel right at home.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage bookkeeping processes up to balance sheet level
Prepare journals, reconciliations and maintain general ledger integrity
Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations
Assist with project cost tracking and financial reporting
Support month-end processing and management accounts preparation
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Support audits and assist the Senior Group Accountant with ad-hoc financial projects

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance
CIMA studies preferred, or SAIPA qualified
3+ years accounting experience in a services or project-based environment
Strong understanding of bookkeeping through to balance sheet
Solid Excel skills and attention to detail
Analytical mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced project environment
Strong organisational and communication skills

If you’re ready to help build the financial backbone behind major engineering and property projects, this role could be the next big structure in your career!

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Management Accountants
Financial Controllers
Cost Accountants
Payroll
All Finance C-Suite roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Executive Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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