Project Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002345/RMt

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

300 Hourly

SUMMARY:
We are seeking an Accountant for a completely remote 20 hours per week opportunity, to support the financial management of both local and cross-border projects across Africa. This role will ensure accurate project costing, compliance with financial and tax regulations, and timely reporting to both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of project-based accounting principles, be comfortable operating in multi-currency environments, and have experience working in different African jurisdictions.

POSITION INFO:

ð Key Responsibilities:

Full project accounting lifecycle support for engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects
Track project costs, budgets, forecasts, and actuals against approved financial plans
Partner with Project Managers to ensure alignment of financial data with project milestones
Manage multi-currency project accounts, including foreign exchange implications
Oversee intercompany billing, tax compliance, and withholding tax issues for cross-border transactions
Ensure VAT, customs duties, and import/export financial regulations are adhered to across African territories
Prepare monthly and quarterly project financial reports for both internal review and external audit
Monitor contractor and subcontractor payment certificates, retention, and milestone payments
Coordinate with finance teams in host countries to ensure local compliance and financial governance
Assist with project audits and provide supporting documentation as required

ð Requirements:
Qualifications:

BCom Accounting or relevant finance degree (Honours preferred)
Professional registration (e.g., SAIPA, CIMA) is advantageous
Portugeuse or Mandarin Speaking will be an advantage

Experience:

5+ years' experience in project accounting or cost control
Experience working with cross-border projects in Africa
Strong knowledge of IFRS, project-based revenue recognition, and WBS/cost centres
Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling capabilities

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