Chartered Accountant CA(SA)

The Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial decision-making within an organization. The role involves financial reporting, auditing, tax planning, risk management, and advisory services while leveraging modern accounting technologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare and review annual financial statements (AFS) in compliance with IFRS and Companies Act requirements.
2. Ensure adherence to SARS (South African Revenue Service) tax regulations (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax).
3. Manage statutory audits and liaise with external auditors (e.g., Big Four firms).

Auditing & Assurance

1. Conduct internal and external audits to assess financial controls and risk exposure.
2. Perform forensic accounting investigations where required (fraud detection, asset misappropriation).
3. Use data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI) for audit automation.
4. Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business decisions.
5. Analyze financial performance using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage X3, Pastel).
6. Advise management on cost optimization, profitability, and investment strategies.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

1. Prepare and submit tax returns (ITR14, VAT201, EMP501).
2. Stay updated on South African tax law changes (Draft Tax Bills, SARS updates).
3. Implement King IV Corporate Governance principles.
4. Assess financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
5. Ensure compliance with FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority) and SARB (South African Reserve Bank) regulations.
6. Utilize AI-driven accounting tools (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, CaseWare).

Technical Skills

Accounting Standards: IFRS, GRAP (for public sector), Companies Act

Audit & Assurance: ISA (International Standards on Auditing)

Taxation: Income Tax Act, VAT Act, Tax Administration Act

ERP & Accounting Software: SAP, Oracle, Sage, Pastel, Xero

Data Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Advanced), SQL (basic)

Soft Skills

1. Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities
2. Leadership & project management
3. Ethical judgment & attention to detail

Qualifications & Certifications

1. Mandatory:

Bachelor of Accounting (BCom Accounting) or equivalent.

1. Completed SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) Training Contract (Articles) (3 years).