Cape Town CA(SA) — Financial Reporting Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Training & development

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 has partnered with a leading financial services institution in Cape Town to recruit a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) as Financial Reporting Specialist. This permanent, office-based role focuses on IFRS reporting, regulatory compliance and robust governance.

You will lead statutory financial statements, manage reporting processes, collaborate with auditors and support board packs, with a strong emphasis on internal controls and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with at least 4 years post-article experience.
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of IFRS.
• Experience with financial reporting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP FICO).
• Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and analysis of statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local regulations.
• Manage and execute the financial reporting process with timely regulatory submissions.
• Interpret new accounting standards and assess impact on financial statements.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting.
• Collaborate with auditors and support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Post-article experience

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

SAP FICO

Job description

Placements24 has partnered with a leading financial services institution in Cape Town to recruit a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) as Financial Reporting Specialist. This permanent, office-based role focuses on IFRS reporting, regulatory compliance and robust governance.

You will lead statutory financial statements, manage reporting processes, collaborate with auditors and support board packs, with a strong emphasis on internal controls and process improvement.