Chartered Accountant (Ca(Sa) – Saica Registered

Communicate Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a senior financial leader in Johannesburg to guide strategy and ensure robust financial governance. You will lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles, while translating data into actionable business insights.

You will coordinate audits, strengthen controls, and mentor finance teams to support growth and informed commercial decision-making across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Role requires professional accounting qualification and strong FP&A experience.
• Proven IFRS knowledge with governance and controls focus.
• Experience translating financial data into business insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes.
• Ensure integrity of financial reporting and compliance with standards.
• Analyse business performance and present actionable insights.
• Lead month, quarter and year-end closes and reporting cycles.
• Support audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Promote strong financial governance and risk management.

Skills

FP&A

Financial reporting

IFRS

Governance

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Education

BCom Accounting

CA(SA)

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership and key stakeholders Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards Analyse business performance and present actionable financial insights Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting cycles Manage audits and collaborate with external auditors Evaluate business opportunities, investments, and cost optimisation initiatives Implement and enhance financial controls, governance, and risk management processes Lead and develop finance teams while promoting a high-performance culture Support organisational growth through commercial and operational decision-making

Minimum Requirements Qualifications

BCom Accounting, Financial Management, or a related finance qualification Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Skills and Experience

Experience in financial management, reporting, business partnering, FP&A, audit or commercial finance Strong understanding of IFRS, financial controls, and corporate governance Ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights Proven stakeholder management and communication skills Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting platforms Strong analytical mindset with a commercially focused approach Demonstrated leadership ability and a track record of driving results Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

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