Project Financial Accountant

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.   

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 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.    

Role responsibilities:   

• In this position, you will join our financial business, where you will play an integral part in a team of highly skilled specialists that ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients across all types of financial projects.   
• Apply your sound understanding of Project Financial Accounting.    
• Assisting the unit leader to manage the finances of the unit, registering projects, revenue recognition, following up on debtors, adjusting project budgets, and analysing the Income Statement.    
• Ensure all unbilled WIP is invoiced timeously.   
• Assist with compilation of information used for monthly reporting and annual budgets.    
• Processing of journals and invoices.    
• Ability to successfully handle project accounting for multiple projects.    
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills.    
• Sound knowledge of accounting systems   
• Apply your very good interpersonal skills.   
• Ability to work independently (self-starter), as well as part of a group.    
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.   

Minimum requirements:   

• 3 years of Project Accounting experience   
• BCom Finance Degree preferred   
• Must have sound project accounting experience/knowledge preferably in a consulting/professional services environment
• Proficient in MS Excel   
• Experience with VantagePoint or other project accounting software is preferred 
• PowerBI skills is advantageous   

We believe that a diverse workforce 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. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.