Accountant (CA)SA

Changing Lanes Consultancy; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Changing Lanes Consultancy in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Accountant (CA) to join a premier financial advisory practice specializing in wealth management for high-net-worth clients. The role demands SAICA-registered professionals with 3+ years of hands-on accounting work and exposure to various software platforms.

You will lead financial statement preparation, tax compliance, audits, and trust/estate administration while delivering proactive advisory services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a practicing Accountant (CA(SA)).
• Must be registered with SAICA.
• SAICA registration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review annual financial statements, management accounts, and consolidated reports.
• Oversee tax compliance: income tax, VAT, provisional tax, and capital gains tax returns.
• Provide expert tax planning and advisory services to optimise clients’ tax positions.
• Conduct financial audits in accordance with ISA.
• Manage trust administration, including reporting.
• Handle estate planning and estate duty calculations for high-net-worth clients.
• Oversee payroll, VAT reconciliations, and statutory returns.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with proactive advisory support.
• Review internal controls and propose process improvements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Deadline driven

Self-starter

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Articles completed in SA

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Are you an experienced Accountant (CA)SA, who is a self-starter, highly detail oriented and deadline driven?

Do you have 3+ years’ experience as a practicing Accountant (CA)SA that is currently registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)?

Do you have experience in working on a variety of Accounting Software?

Our client, a well-established financial advisory firm based in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Accountant (CA)SA to join their team. The company provides comprehensive financial, tax, trust, and advisory services, with a strong focus on wealth structuring and management for high-net-worth clients.

Location: Cape Town City Centre

ESSENTIAL: 3+ years’ experience as a practicing Accountant (CA)SA

ESSENTIAL: Candidate needs to be a registeredChartered Accountant (South Africa) with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

ESSENTIAL: Accounting qualification including Articles done in South Africa.

ESSENTIAL: Experienced in working on a variety of Accounting Software.

ADVANTAGEOUS: Experience working with high-net-worth clients

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review annual financial statements, management accounts, and consolidated reports in accordance with IFRS and South African regulatory requirements.
• Manage and oversee all tax compliance matters, including income tax, VAT, provisional tax, and capital gains tax returns.
• Provide expert tax planning and advisory services to optimise clients’ tax positions.
• Conduct financial audits and ensure full compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Manage trust administration, including trust accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Handle estate planning and estate duty calculations for high-net-worth clients.
• Oversee accounting functions such as payroll, VAT reconciliations, and statutory returns.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by delivering proactive financial and business advisory support
• Review internal controls and provide recommendations to improve financial processes and profitability.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff and trainees.
• Liaise with SARS, CIPC, and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients.