Chartered Accountant

Midvaal Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the professional services industry is seeking a dynamic Chartered Accountant (CA) to join their leadership team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in financial governance, reporting, and strategic financial planning, driving business performance and growth. This high-impact position requires extensive experience in financial reporting, stakeholder engagement, and effective decision-making at the executive level.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Proven track record of board-level reporting and executive engagement.
• Strong command of IFRS, Companies Act, and corporate tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with IFRS.
• Prepare and present financial reports to executive team and stakeholders.
• Oversee internal and external audits ensuring risk management frameworks are maintained.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Executive Decision-Making

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Chartered Accountant – CA(SA)

Tools

QuickBooks

Pastel

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position : Chartered Accountant (CA) – Financial Strategy & Reporting Location : East Rand, South Africa Industry : Professional Services Level : Senior / Executive About 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.

Requirements : 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.

Remuneration Package : K CTC based on experience

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