Project Accountant

Recruiter:

The Working Earth

Job Ref:

TWE001628/LLO

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

650000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a results-driven Project Accountant with a passion for retail and project execution?
We’re looking for a commercially aware Project Accountant to join a well known Retail giant.
You will be required to support retail-related financial projects across the business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and enjoys working with both numbers and systems to drive operational excellence, where everyday is different

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications:

CIMA (Strategic / Managerial level)
Complete BCom Accounting

Skills:

Advanced Excel
SAP
Analytical mindset with a focus on cost control and margin improvement
Clear and confident communicator, able to engage with both finance and retail operations teams

Job description:

Retail Project Financials & Processing:
Accurately process and track financial data for key retail initiatives, including new store launches, refurbishments, and system upgrades.
Support revenue recognition, capex tracking, cost allocations, and margin-related reporting for retail projects.
Support Feasibility & Store ROI Assessments:
Collaborate with finance and operations to assess the financial feasibility of new retail projects.
Contribute to ROI modelling and store performance projections.
Cost & Break-Even Analysis:
Assist in analysing store and project-level costs to identify efficiency opportunities.
Support the calculation of breakeven points and impact on profit margins.
Retail Financial Reporting & Compliance:
Prepare accurate financial reports and variance analyses for retail initiatives.
Ensure adherence to retail-specific financial controls, policies, and audit requirements.
Systems & UAT Support (Retail Finance Focus):
Participate in User Acceptance Testing for retail system rollouts and upgrades, validating financial integrations.
Flag discrepancies and help ensure accurate financial outputs.
Operational Handover:
Work with the financial and operational teams to transition completed projects into business-as-usual finance processes.
Ensure clean, compliant handovers with all relevant documentation.

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

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