Project Accountant At Adcock Ingram

Key Job outputs:



Reporting and Analysis





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)





Contract, Billing, and Revenue Management





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





Audit, Compliance, and Governance





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





Systems and Process Improvements





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





Project Closure and Capitalization





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





Honors's degree in accounting or Financial Management or Completed CA(SA)

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