Project Accountant Jobs

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• A relevant Accounting Degree or National Diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of electronic financial management systems.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in financial accounting.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, expenditure control, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and fraud prevention.
• Knowledge of relevant legal requirements.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Skills & Competencies:

• Sound bookkeeping and accounting skills.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and set priorities.
• Strong interpretive skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically.
• Strong analytical, policy, and operational thinking skills.
• Effective planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to take initiative.

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure financial functions are performed accurately and on time.
• Manage project budgets, conduct project visits, and report on findings.
• Prepare monthly reports on project expenditure.
• Perform financial planning tasks as required.
• Monitor and manage project cash flows.
• Report to the Financial Manager on income and expenditure at organisational level, by projects, and by line item.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies.
• Assist in providing input into policy development, operational plans, strategic plans, and annual reports.
• Record all receipts and payments in the cashbook.
• Maintain the grant register on a monthly basis and reconcile unspent conditional grants.
• Process transactions relating to project expenditure on the accounting system.
• Attend to finance filing and archiving.
• Maintain a register of all invoices received and follow up on long outstanding invoices.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required by the supervisor.