Project Accountant

Makosi is partnering with a newly established Property and Development Company (Prop Co) to appoint an experienced Project Accountant to support their growing portfolio. This is a long-term contract opportunity suited to a hands‑on accounting professional with strong property sector exposure.

• End-to-end accounting support for a newly formed Property and Development entity
• Lease accounting in line with applicable accounting standards
• Development accounting with a focus on PPE, Work-in-Progress (WIP), and related revenue recognition
• Month-end and project-level accounting, including journals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Supporting financial controls and processes as the business scales
• Working closely with stakeholders across finance, projects, and operations

• Proven accounting experience (not audit-only); candidates from audit must have strong Prop Co exposure
• Demonstrated experience within property and/or development environments
• Solid understanding of lease accounting, development accounting, PPE, and WIP
• Experience with Acumatica is highly advantageous
• Ability to work onsite in Johannesburg
• Availability to start immediately or within a reasonable notice period

• Long-term contract through to August/September 2026
• Opportunity to be part of a newly formed and growing Property & Development business
• Exposure to complex, project-driven accounting in a dynamic environment

If you are a Project Accountant with strong property and development experience and are looking for a challenging, long-term onsite role, we would love to hear from you.