Chartered Accountant (SA), Registered Auditor

CLS Human Capital Specialists; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Pretoria is looking for a Chartered Accountant (SA) and Registered Auditor to lead a new auditing division. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and providing strategic financial advice to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in auditing and excellent leadership skills, as well as fluency in Afrikaans and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-articles experience required.
• Experience in auditing and assurance (ISA compliance).
• Knowledge of tax compliance and advisory.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of professionals.
• Lead the establishment and growth of a new audit division.
• Provide strategic business, tax, and financial advice to clients.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Strong technical knowledge (IFRS, ISA, SA tax legislation)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Business development and client relationship management

Education

Chartered Accountant (South Africa) - CA (SA)

Registered Auditor (IRBA)

Job description

Job Title

Chartered Accountant (SA), Registered Auditor

Job Location

Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline

September 30, 2025

Introduction

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated CA (SA), RA to join our clients leadership team in Lynwood Ridge.
• This individual will oversee a team of professionals and spearhead the establishment of a new auditing division.
• The ideal candidate will be hands-on, strategic, and client-focused, with a strong technical foundation in auditing, accounting, tax, and business advisory.
• This role offers the opportunity to shape a growing division while delivering high-value solutions to clients.

Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership in accounting, auditing, tax, and advisory services, while establishing and managing a new audit function, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and guiding a team of professionals to deliver high-quality client service.

Requirements

Minimum education (essential):

• Chartered Accountant (South Africa) - CA (SA)
• Registered Auditor (IRBA)

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• Minimum 1 year post-articles

Required nature of experience:

• Leadership and team management
• Auditing and assurance (ISA compliance)
• Financial reporting in terms of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs
• Tax compliance and advisory (corporate, individual, VAT, PAYE, etc.)
• Client advisory and business consulting

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Strong technical knowledge (IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, ISA, SA tax legislation)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Business development and client relationship management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Other:

• Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Own transport and valid driver’s license

Key Performance Areas and Objectives

Team Leadership & Oversight

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of professionals.
• Allocate work, review outputs, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain quality standards and build staff capabilities.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.

Audit Function Development

• Lead the establishment and growth of a new audit division.
• Design and implement audit methodologies, processes, and templates.
• Ensure compliance with ISA, IRBA, and all relevant regulations.
• Position the firm as a trusted audit services provider.

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Review and assist in preparing Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
• Ensure compliance with IFRS / IFRS for SMEs.
• Provide technical accounting support to the team.
• Oversee bookkeeping, reconciliations, and management reporting.

Tax & Compliance

• Review tax computations and submissions (corporate, individual, VAT, PAYE).
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of returns.
• Advise clients on tax efficiency and compliance.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and implement updates internally.

Client Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide strategic business, tax, and financial advice to clients.
• Attend client meetings and present recommendations.
• Maintain high professional standards and mitigate risk through quality control.
• Drive efficiency and profitability improvements for clients.

Closing Date

2025-09-22

Accounting / Financial Services jobs