Project Accountant at FNB Johannesburg
FNB · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
FNB is looking for a Project Accountant to join their Finance and Accounting team in Johannesburg. This full time role is perfect for a newly qualified or experienced finance professional with a relevant degree and at least two years of post qualification experience. You will work with diverse teams to provide financial insights that help the business run better. If you enjoy solving problems, working with numbers and making a real impact, this could be your next step at one of South Africa's biggest banks.
About the role
As a Project Accountant at FNB, you will be part of a team that values curiosity and adaptability. Your main focus will be partnering with different business units to give them clear financial advice and support. This helps those teams make smart operational decisions and run more effectively.
What you will be doing:
- Working closely with stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance.
- Helping to prepare budgets and monitor costs throughout the budget period.
- Recording, reconciling and managing financial transactions accurately.
- Preparing and analysing reports on financial performance.
- Making sure all financial work follows accounting standards and internal rules.
- Spotting ways to improve financial systems and processes.
Important application note: Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 16 November 2026. Please apply through FNB's official careers portal. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.
Requirements
- Relevant degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
- At least 2 years of post qualification experience in a financial environment.
- Strong academic performance throughout your studies.
- Experience in the financial services industry is an advantage but not a must.
- Being a qualified CA(SA) is an advantage.
- Strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to different audiences.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
Responsibilities
- Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance for operational and general decision making.
- Monitor and coach behaviours that ensure a service culture and exceptional client service.
- Integrate into existing finance teams and structures to optimise delivery of key tasks within deadlines.
- Apply strong technical skills to ensure compliance and improve the quality of financial outputs.
- Manage and monitor the application and effectiveness of business financial information systems.
- Participate in budget preparation and related processes throughout the budget period.
- Record, interrogate and manage costs with associated drivers for decision making.
- Plan and apply principles to accurately record, adjust and reconcile financial transactions.
- Maintain supporting documentation according to accounting and reporting standards.
- Prepare, analyse and report on business financial performance.
- Maximise productivity through effective planning and manage interrelationships between systems, data and resources.
- Participate and contribute to a development culture and plan for performance, skills development and succession management.
- Continuously assess own performance and request training where appropriate.
Job details
- Organisation
- FNB
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Posted
- 6 November 2026 (1 day ago)
- Closing date
- 16 November 2026
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Taking the step into a Project Accountant role at a big bank like FNB is exciting. When you apply, show them you understand how finance supports business decisions, not just numbers. Tailor your CV to highlight any post qualification experience you have, especially any work with budgeting or financial reporting. If you are a CA(SA) or working towards it, mention that clearly. In an interview, expect questions about how you solve problems and how you communicate financial information to non finance people. Be ready to give examples from your studies or work where you used financial systems or helped a team make a decision based on your analysis. The closing date is 16 November 2026 so get your application in early. Good luck!
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