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Project Accountant

Job in Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Listing for: Makosi
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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
Requirements
  • 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
What’s on Offer
  • 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.

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