Project Accountant at Robert Walters

Multinational organisation is looking to grow their intimate team based in Johannesburhg. The Project Accountant must have excellent Excel and POC knowledge coupled with at least 5 years exposure in an accounting role.

Key Responsibilities for the Project Accountant include:

• Prepare monthly accounts for allocated business units across multiple companies and multiple countries.
• Prepare monthly financial and management reporting to internal management and financial data
• Conduct variance analysis of financial results against budget and provide meaningful commentary
• Conduct regular financial review of projects with Project Managers to ensure accurate recording of time and resource allocations and estimates to complete
• Assist in the management of the AP function including expense allocation and project costing.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare statutory returns as required for each company and country
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and management of cash flow and forecasts across multiple countries, currencies and bank accounts
• Assist the Financial Controller with quarterly budgeting process and any other tasks as required
• Actively work with business units to improve business processes and performance
• Maintain and ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures

Education and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce or another related discipline
• Minimum of five (5) + years proven experience in Financial Accounting, preferably in a commercial environment
• Excellent working knowledge of accounting tools and Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Proven exposure in a tech company will exposure to revenue recognition will be an advantage
• Previous experience in a Project Delivery and Service/Support environment is highly desirable
• Previous experience with African taxation is highly regarded. Withholding Tax / VAT / Income Tax