Lead Project Financial Accountant

Zutari


Date: 9 hours ago
City: Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Just imagine your future with us…

At Zutari we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future?

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

We embrace flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs so that you get to create your own experience with us.

What will you do?

In this position you will join our Finance team, where you will play an integral part in the successful delivery of projects by assisting with the financial management of projects.

We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world’s economic development and, it’s the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’.

  • Leading Project Financial Accountants as a line manager but also on project finances of the Region
  • Give training and guidance to Project Executives and Project Assistants
  • Assist the Business Unit MD’s and technical staff with providing financial assistance on their Projects to meet their monthly targets.
  • Compile monthly financial reporting pack
  • Co-ordinate and supervise the monthly revenue recognition process
  • Follow up on Working Capital (accounts Receivable and Work in Progress)
  • Ensure implementation and adherence to the Delegation of Authority
  • Approve various financial transactions on our ERP system
  • Compile monthly reconciliations
  • Co-ordinate the Working Capital certification process bi-annually
  • Assist with queries from the Business Units
  • Provide information as part of external audit process


We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imaging engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need a relevant B. Com accounting degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in the project finance environment. Good communications skills will be required to build lasting relationships and long-distance relationships. You must have a passion for upskilling and training staff.

Our Zutari Codes describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don’t expect you to have all six of the principles, but one that is unique to you.

Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Zutari. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?

Zutari believes that a diverse work force is key to our business success.  We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.
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