Project Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFU017075/Camy

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

600000 Annually

SUMMARY:
It takes more than horsepower to drive a profitable project. We’re looking for the person behind the numbers to make an impact.

POSITION INFO:
Join an established equipment and services business in a hands-on Project Accountant role combining project costing, management accounting and commercial analysis. You'll work closely with operations and project teams, keeping a close eye on project performance, profitability and the numbers behind delivery. Key Responsibilities: Project costing & financial tracking Monitor project budgets, costs & profitability Management accounts & reporting Analyse project variances and cost overruns WIP, revenue & cost recognition Forecast project financial performance Support project budgeting & planning Provide commercial insights to management Identify cost-saving and margin improvement opportunities Job Experience & Skills Required: BCom Accounting \/ Management Accounting 3+ years' experience in Project Accounting, Costing or Management Accounting Project-based, equipment, engineering or services environment advantageous Strong costing & variance analysis experience Experience with WIP and project profitability Advanced Excel ERP experience Commercially minded with strong analytical ability Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Manager Group Finance Manager Financial Director Group Accountant Financial Accountant Management Accountant Cost Accountant Financial Controller Bookkeeper 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: Camryn Basson Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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