Senior Accountant: Management Accounting & Projects

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Developing financial forecasts, preparing budgets, and ensuring cost control for projects.
• Developing financial models for project forecasting.
• Preparing detailed budgets aligned with project objectives.

Project Costing & Expense Management

• Tracking and analyzing project expenditures.
• Identifying cost variances and implementing corrective actions.
• Optimizing financial efficiency through cost-saving strategies.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Preparing management reports for project accounting.
• Providing inputs for financial statements and management account reports.
• Conducting variance analysis to assess financial performance and provide insights for strategic decision-making.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and industry standards.
• Identifying financial risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Supporting audits and regulatory reviews.
• Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and industry standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engaging with finance teams, project managers, and external auditors to ensure financial integrity.
• Facilitating communication between Business Units for financial transparency.

Process Improvement in Project Costing

• Implementing financial control measures to enhance cost efficiency and budget accuracy.
• Refining cost allocation methods for better accuracy.
• Enhancing budgeting and forecasting techniques for improved project financial management.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Analytical Thinking.
• Attention to Detail.
• Problem-Solving Skills.
• Communication & Collaboration.
• Leadership & Initiative.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12; and
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant qualification.
• Must have a professional membership with CIMA or  ACCA or CA(SA).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in management accounting, financial planning, or project accounting.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting to predict costs and revenues.
• Ability to conduct variance analysis to identify discrepancies in financial performance.
• Expertise in cost allocation to ensure accurate expense distribution across projects.
• Proficiency in financial modelling for profitability analysis and investment feasibility.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP for efficient financial data management.
• Familiarity with project accounting software to track costs, funding, and financial milestones.
• Knowledge of GRAP standards to ensure compliance.
• Application of cost control principles to optimize expenditures and improve efficiency.
• Understanding of project management frameworks to align financial strategies with project goals.

The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.

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For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please note: Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 15 May 2026