Chartered Accountant

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a highly motivated Chartered Accountant to join their Finance team. Ideal for a recently qualified CA(SA) with at least 3 years of experience in retail. Responsibilities include financial reconciliations, management reporting, and overseeing junior accountants. The role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) – essential.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in retail / stock management.
• Articles advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform General Ledger and inventory reconciliations.
• Manage stock returns processes (customer & supplier).
• Handle import transactions, foreign exchange, and stock costing.
• Prepare and submit VAT computations.
• Review, improve, and implement financial controls.
• Prepare management reports and financial statements.
• Oversee junior accountants and assist with audits.
• Support budgeting and expense analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Team management

IFRS standards knowledge

Education

BCom Accounting degree

Tools

Sage Evolution

Job description

Overview

Cape Town | Full-time

An established organisation is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant to join their Finance team. This role is ideal for a recently qualified CA(SA) who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing General Ledger and inventory reconciliations.
• Managing stock returns processes (customer & supplier).
• Handling import transactions, foreign exchange, and stock costing.
• Preparing and submitting VAT computations.
• Reviewing, improving, and implementing financial controls.
• Preparing management reports, financial statements, and tax computations.
• Overseeing junior accountants and assisting with audits.
• Supporting budgeting, expense analysis, and intercompany recharges.

Requirements

• Newly qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) – essential.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in retail / stock management.
• BCom Accounting degree (Articles advantageous).
• Advanced Excel skills; Sage Evolution experience beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Team management experience.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work in a progressive, forward-thinking environment.
• Gain exposure to diverse accounting and finance functions.
• Play a key role in implementing and improving financial processes.