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Project Accountant at Adcock Ingram
Adcock Ingram
October 12, 2026
Full-time
On-site
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
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