Description:
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 ma