Chartered Accountant
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- R180,000-200,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: East Rand, South Africa
Industry: Professional Services
Level: Senior / ExecutiveAbout the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and strategically focused Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) to join our leadership team. This high-impact role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial reporting, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level decision-making. You will play a pivotal role in leading financial governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing strategic insights to drive business performance and growth.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and local statutory requirements.
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the Board of Directors, executive team, and key stakeholders.
- Drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes aligned to business strategy.
- Collaborate closely with senior executives and department heads to support informed decision-making through actionable financial insights.
- Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring risk management frameworks and internal controls are effectively maintained.
- Serve as a key contributor in board meetings, audit and risk committees, and strategic planning sessions.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to finance teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives with financial due diligence, modelling, and integration support.
- Stay up to date with changes in financial regulations, tax laws, and market trends to proactively adapt financial strategies.
- Registered Chartered Accountant – CA(SA) qualification is essential.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within a professional services, consulting, or corporate finance environment.
- Proven track record of board-level reporting and executive engagement.
- Strong command of IFRS, Companies Act, and corporate tax regulations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Advanced proficiency in financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Pastel, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.