Part-time Project Accountant

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented part-time Project Accountant for our client in the financial services industry, 5 to 6 hours per day. The successful candidate will play a key role in audit responsibilities and daily operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

This is a fixed-term contract estimated at 9 months, with a hybrid working structure. Can be very flexible but must be available to be in-office when auditors are in office mid-May to end of June.

From mid-May to end of June, the requirement is approximately 30-35 hours per week due to strict deadline deliverables for the end of May and end of June.

Responsibilities:

1. Act as lead interface for the Group Audits.
2. Review all trial balances and ensure accurate cut-off for year-end.
3. Preparation and/or review of all schedules required by the auditors.
4. Preparation of all information required for the drafter.
5. Lead interface with the drafting team.
6. Preparation of all taxation computations.
7. Liaison with Tax consultant to ensure all tax returns are complete.
8. Assistance with statutory returns and compliance.
9. Completion of the consolidation pack.
10. General assistance with finance team related duties as required from time to time.
11. Review of controls and assistance with special projects.

• Articles at big 8 company.
• CA/Bcom/Bcompt Accounting or Financial Management, Honours preferred.
• Would suit someone writing 2nd part board at the end of 2025 (timing does not suit someone planning to write in June 2025).
• Must have at least one year post-article experience. Financial services is preferred but not a necessity.
• Possess a minimum of 10 years of financial management experience.
• Knowledgeable about financial management/budgeting.
• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with SAGE and experience in financial services would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and perform an internal audit review function.
• A team player.