Project Accountant

About the organisation

You’ll be joining a major central government agency that works in a demanding, fast-moving setting and is focused on delivering services that create real value.

The role

This is an important position that works closely with project managers and key stakeholders across the business to provide dependable financial guidance and analysis.

You will support projects throughout their lifecycle from a finance perspective, with responsibility for forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis. Your input will help teams make informed financial decisions and keep projects running efficiently while delivering value to the organisation.

The role blends hands-on accounting work, stakeholder interaction, and strategic input. You will share financial insights, help improve systems and processes, and contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures.

Role requirements

• Background in accounting gained within a large, complex organisation.
• Experience tracking financial performance in a project-focused environment.
• Ability to advise on forecasting and estimate cost to completion.
• Skilled at preparing concise, meaningful financial reports for project teams.

What’s in it for you?

• A chance to support work that delivers positive outcomes for communities.
• Exposure to major, high-value projects and senior stakeholders.
• A workplace culture that values innovation, ongoing improvement, and professional development.

Contact

All enquiries and applications are handled in strict confidence. For a private conversation about the opportunity, contact Michael Chhim at Mike@archwayrecruitment.com or 027 582 1128.