CA(SA) Strategy Partner to CEO – Growth, M&A & Operations

CodeConnect Staffing; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CodeConnect Staffing in Sandton, South Africa seeks a commercially minded Chartered Accountant to work closely with the CEO on strategic initiatives, operational improvement projects and new business opportunities.

This role offers exposure beyond traditional accounting, including strategy, operations, mergers and acquisitions, project execution and executive-level decision-making. Newly qualified CAs with strong commercial acumen are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant – CA(SA).
• Completed SAICA articles.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and commercial capabilities.
• Exposure to strategic projects, business improvement or executive-level reporting.
• One to three years of post-articles experience would be advantageous.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, valuations or transaction advisory would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in evaluating and executing strategic projects and business initiatives.
• Translate strategic priorities into practical plans, timelines and deliverables.
• Conduct financial analysis, modelling, valuations and commercial assessments.
• Develop business cases and assess potential investments, acquisitions and growth opportunities.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking and competitor analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and operational efficiencies.
• Track project progress, risks, budgets and performance measures.
• Coordinate projects across multiple business functions and stakeholders.
• Prepare executive reports, presentations, proposals and recommendations.
• Monitor strategic priorities and executive KPIs.
• Support the management of BBBEE-related projects and initiatives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Commercial capabilities

Strategic project experience

Executive reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CA(SA)

SAICA articles completed

Job description

CodeConnect Staffing in Sandton, South Africa seeks a commercially minded Chartered Accountant to work closely with the CEO on strategic initiatives, operational improvement projects and new business opportunities.

This role offers exposure beyond traditional accounting, including strategy, operations, mergers and acquisitions, project execution and executive-level decision-making. Newly qualified CAs with strong commercial acumen are encouraged to apply.