Accountant

SUMMARY:
Play a key role in supporting the financial integrity, governance and compliance of a project-based

POSITION INFO:

Play a key role in supporting the financial integrity, governance and compliance of a project-based environment. This opportunity is suited to a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working across financial reporting, taxation, company secretarial functions, cash management and stakeholder reporting while contributing to the long-term success of strategic infrastructure projects.

Why join this team?

• Contribute to high-value infrastructure and project-focused operations
• Gain exposure to financial accounting, reporting, taxation, governance and compliance functions
• Work closely with finance leadership and a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Play an important role in strengthening financial controls and reporting processes
• Be involved in continuous improvement, automation and operational efficiency initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to Economic Development (ED) and Socio-Economic Development (SED) financial management and reporting activities

What you will be doing: 

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage the integrity and accuracy of financial records
• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including reconciliations, journals and supporting schedules
• Review work completed by the Junior Accountant
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling activities

Financial Control & Compliance

• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and investigate variances
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial systems and policies
• Support compliance with lender requirements, regulatory obligations and governance documentation
• Assist with lender-related financial administration and reporting

Cash Management & Payments

• Manage cashbooks and perform bank reconciliations
• Support cash flow forecasting and liquidity management
• Oversee the end-to-end payment process
• Ensure payment governance and compliance with delegated authorities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Prepare supplier payments and reconciliations
• Maintain accounts payable and receivable records
• Prepare invoices and monitor outstanding balances
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders on account-related matters

Annual Financial Statements & Audit

• Assist with the preparation and review of Annual Financial Statements
• Coordinate annual audit requirements
• Liaise with external auditors and resolve audit queries
• Maintain supporting documentation for audit purposes

Tax & Company Secretarial

• Manage VAT, income tax, provisional tax and other statutory submissions
• Prepare tax calculations, reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Liaise with SARS on compliance matters
• Maintain statutory records and submit annual returns and regulatory filings

Asset, Insurance & Development Reporting

• Maintain fixed asset and tax asset registers
• Support insurance administration and claims processes
• Assist with B-BBEE verification requirements
• Monitor and report on ED and SED expenditure and commitments

Continuous Improvement

• Drive efficiencies and automation within finance processes
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures

What we are looking for: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' relevant accounting experience
• Experience in infrastructure, project finance, asset management or renewable energy environments preferred
• Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience
• Sound knowledge of IFRS, taxation, financial controls and statutory compliance
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and self-management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software systems
• Experience with Sage Intacct, CaseWare or QuickBooks advantageous
• Professional registration with SAIPA, CIMA or a similar professional body advantageous

Benefits and unique aspects: 

• Broad exposure across multiple finance disciplines
• Opportunity to work on complex project and infrastructure-related transactions
• Involvement in strategic reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Diverse responsibilities spanning accounting, tax, governance, compliance and financial control
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful development initiatives and projects

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