SUMMARY:
Project Accountant
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: Mpumalanga, Nkangala District, Middelburg
Job Type: Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours
About us:
ProjectLink is a leader in providing project management solutions, specializing in industrial projects worldwide. Our mission is to transform how organizations execute their projects through innovative approaches, expertise, and tailored solutions. Our high-performance culture is built on excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. We operate in fast-paced environments where disciplined professionals deliver results through efficiency and well-established methodologies. With a strong commitment to structured processes and adaptability, we set the benchmark for project success.
Job Duties:
Financial Reconciliation & Closeout
- Verify and reconcile approved Capital Budgets against project expenses before issuing purchase requisitions.
- Ensure all final invoices, commitments, and obligations are accounted for before project closure.
- Facilitate the financial closeout of capital projects, ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
- Ensure accurate recording and allocation of actual costs for cost reporting purposes.
Cost Control & Budget Oversight
- Monitor and track project expenditures against budget allocations, identifying and mitigating cost overruns.
- Prepare and review monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts.
- Expedite and ensure timeous payment of invoices, resolving any discrepancies in purchase orders and payments.
- Ensure compliance with budget limits, approvals, and financial governance policies.
Invoice Processing & Payment Approvals
- Generate and compare SAP financial reports, ensuring accuracy in:
- Vendor invoice forecasting vs. actual payments.
- Invoice payment schedule forecasts, coordinating updates with vendors.
- Process and track invoices through SAP, ensuring all supporting documentation is correctly verified and attached.
- Facilitate final account settlements and purchase order closeout upon project completion.
- Expedite orders into SAP, ensuring all invoices are correctly loaded and payments processed within deadlines.
Financial Governance & Compliance
- Ensure alignment with financial policies, audit requirements, and tax regulations.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing financial documentation and reconciliations.
- Manage project-related fund transfers and budget adjustments based on approved change requests.
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Cost Engineers, and Finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Provide regular financial updates to senior management on project closeout status, cost performance, and risks.
- Assist in refining and improving financial processes and reporting structures for future projects.
Education:
Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years in project accounting role
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Proven experience in project accounting within the mining industry
- Strong knowledge of financial principles and practises
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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