Chartered Accountant - CA(SA)

Tax Consulting South Africa; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tax Consulting South Africa is seeking a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) in Pietermaritzburg to join our growing accounting division. You will lead engagements, review financial statements, and provide strategic accounting and tax guidance to a diverse client portfolio.

The role requires a CA(SA) qualification with at least 5 years PQE, strong technical knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management. You will collaborate with directors to deliver compliant, value-driven solutions and contribute

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification and 5+ years PQE.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and tax legislation.
• Cross-border transactional accounting experience advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and accounting software proficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of accounting and tax clients, ensuring high-quality services.
• Review and sign off Annual Financial Statements and supporting documents.
• Prepare and review Income Tax Returns, provisional tax, VAT returns for entities and individuals.
• Provide strategic accounting and tax guidance to clients for decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with practical, commercially focused advice.
• Oversee monthly accounting functions including management reporting and reconciliations.
• Manage SARS-related matters including registrations, verifications, audits, objections, and queries.
• Collaborate with directors and teams on complex engagements.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Priority management

Education

CA(SA) qualification

5+ years PQE

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Vacancy: Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Join Tax Consulting South Africa's growing accounting division as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and become part of a team that delivers innovative accounting, taxation, and advisory solutions to businesses and individuals across South Africa.

You will partner with clients and directors on technically complex matters, helping to solve challenging financial problems while contributing to a collaborative environment that values excellence, continuous learning, and professional development.

Key Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and tax legislation.
• Cross-border transactional accounting experience will be highly advantageous.

• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software proficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of accounting and tax clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial, accounting, and compliance services.
• Review and sign off Annual Financial Statements (AFS), supporting working papers, and financial reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards and legislative requirements.
• Manage the preparation and review of Income Tax Returns, provisional tax calculations, VAT returns, and other statutory submissions for companies, trusts, and individuals.
• Provide strategic accounting and tax guidance to clients, assisting them with financial reporting, compliance obligations, and business decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by delivering practical, commercially focused advice and exceptional client service.
• Oversee monthly accounting functions, including management reporting, reconciliations, VAT compliance, and financial reporting for a diverse client portfolio.
• Manage and review SARS-related matters, including registrations, verifications, audits, objections, tax queries, and ongoing compliance engagements.
• Collaborate closely with directors and multidisciplinary teams on complex accounting, taxation, and advisory engagements.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes, enhance efficiencies, strengthen compliance, and introduce best practices across the Accounting & Tax division.
• Monitor developments in accounting standards, tax legislation, and SARS regulations, ensuring the team and clients remain informed of legislative changes.

At Tax Consulting South Africa, you'll join a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and continuous professional growth. This is an opportunity to work on complex matters, contribute to strategic decision-making, and build a rewarding long-term career with one of South Africa's leading tax advisory firms.

In-person interviews will be conducted by our director in PMB from 5-9 October 2026.