Project Accountant - Municipal Finance Expert

Recruiter:

Phanda Personnel CC

Job Ref:

COG

Date posted:

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

hourly rate

SUMMARY:
We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Project Accountant (Municipal Finance Expert) to provide specialist support within municipal or public-sector programmes. This is an ad-hoc engagement based in Gauteng, requiring 64 hours per month for 6 months.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Public Finance, or an equivalent qualification. Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in municipal finance, infrastructure project accounting, grant management, MFMA compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, and management of capital projects within local government and water sector environments. Registration as a CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA, or equivalent professional accounting body. Added Advantage Registration as a CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA, or equivalent professional accounting body. Key Areas of Expertise Municipal finance and infrastructure project accounting Grant management, budgeting and financial reporting MFMA compliance and capital project financial oversight Financial controls and reporting in local government and water-sector projects

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