Project Accountant

In brief

**Overview** This is a summary of the Project Accountant role at Adcock Ingram. The position is central to the financial management of projects, encompassing reporting, analysis, contract administration, audit compliance, system improvements, and project closure activities to ensure financial integrity and performance. **What you will do** * Prepare monthly and quarterly project financial reports and dashboards. * Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide commentary on project performance. * Support consolidated reporting for ongoing capital and operational projects. * Reconcile project accounts and ensure financial integrity of all transactions. * Provide financial insight on project profitability, cost recovery, and return on investment (ROI). * Review project contracts and identify key financial terms and milestones. * Monitor and manage billing schedules, progress claims, and revenue recognition. * Ensure accurate and timely invoicing in line with project progress and deliverables. * Liaise with procurement and suppliers regarding payment claims, retentions, and contract close-out. * Maintain project documentation for audit and compliance purposes. * Ensure all project costs and revenue are compliant with IFRS and internal accounting policies. * Support internal and external audit requests and resolve audit queries promptly. * Uphold financial governance across all project activities. * Maintain accurate data within ERP and project management systems. * Contribute to ERP system enhancements and reporting automation. * Identify and implement process improvements for better project cost control and reporting accuracy. * Prepare project close-out reports and ensure all costs are fully captured. * Capitalize completed assets in line with company accounting policy. * Conduct post-project financial reviews to compare actual vs budget performance and lessons learned. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Honors’s degree in accounting or Financial Management or Completed CASA * Certification or training in project management, cost accounting, or financial modelling advantageous * Minimum 3–5 years’ experience * Experience in managing project budgets, tracking expenditure, and forecasting cash flow advantageous * Exposure to capital expenditure CapEx, infrastructure, or manufacturing projects advantageous * Experience working with cross-functional project teams **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a candidate with an Honors’s degree in accounting or Financial Management, or someone who has completed CASA. Applicants should possess a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating proficiency in project financial reporting, analysis, contract and revenue management, audit compliance, and the ability to work with ERP and project management systems. Experience in working with cross-functional project teams is required. Candidates with advantageous certifications/training in project management, cost accounting, or financial modelling, as well as experience in managing project budgets, CapEx, infrastructure, or manufacturing projects, would be a strong fit. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/project-accountant-adcock-ingram Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• IFRS
• Project management

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