Project Accountant – Paarl

Do you have solid accounting experience within a project-driven environment?
 
Our client in Paarl is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional with strong Excel skills to oversee financial reporting, project costing, cashflow forecasting and compliance. You will work closely with leadership, ensuring accuracy, strengthening financial controls and contributing to informed strategic decision-making.
 
This opportunity is ideal for someone proactive, structured and confident working in a hands-on, high-performance environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric, or related qualification
• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience, preferably in construction or project-based environment
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Experience with invoicing, bank submissions, and claims processes
• Solid understanding of financial management and cash flow control
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Understanding of South African tax and compliance requirements
• Cash-focused mindset and strong on collections. Understands that profit doesn’t matter if cash isn’t in the bank
• High ownership – takes responsibility for the full finance function
• Detail-oriented but understanding the bigger strategic picture
• Structured and disciplined
• Able to work and communicate effectively with team members and leadership
• Proactive problem solver
• Ideal:
• Comes from a construction or project-based business
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, high pressure, fast-moving environment
• Has experience tightening financial controls in a growing company
• Able to balance operational detail with strategic thinking

DUTIES

• Financial Management & Reporting
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records (XERO)
• Prepare required financial reports in collaboration with External Accountants/Auditors
• Produce accurate and complete monthly management accounts
• Analyse financial performance and provide actionable insights
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting

• Cash Flow & Working Capital
• Take full ownership of weekly cash flow management
• Work closely with CEO on cash flow planning and decision-making

• Project & Cost Accounting
• Ensure accurate allocation of costs to projects
• Prepare and submit project claims to banks and relevant institutions in a timely manner
• Liaise with banks regarding drawdowns
• Maintain visibility of project profitability and cost control
• Manage cost reporting (LiveCost & Xero)

• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Oversee full AP and AR functions
• Actively manage debtors and collections to ensure cash is received on time
• Review and approve all supplier payments

• Compliance & Statutory
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirement
• Liaise with auditors and external stakeholder

• Systems & Processes
• Ensure processes and controls are adhered to
• Identify risks and implement process improvements and controls
• Ensure financial data integrity and reporting accuracy and completeness

• Payroll & Administration
• Oversee payroll processing (SimplePay)
• Oversee finance related payroll administration
• Handle general financial administration and ad-hoc duties

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience