Client Account Manager

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is partnering with a well-established accounting firm in Gauteng to hire a newly qualified CA(SA). You will move beyond auditing into accounting, advisory and financial management, working closely with business owners and leadership to deliver real commercial impact.

The role offers variety, responsibility and a chance to apply your CA(SA) qualification across accounting, reporting and advisory work, with hands-on client exposure and opportunities to shape financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) is essential.
• Completed SAICA articles.
• Newly qualified CA(SA) candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and reporting packs.
• Client-facing experience advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Independent worker who takes ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various industries.
• Review monthly and annual financial reporting deliverables.
• Provide technical accounting and advisory support.
• Oversee financial statement preparation and compliance requirements.
• Assist clients with financial and business-related decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
• Mentor and support junior accounting professionals.
• Gain exposure to various aspects of accounting and financial management.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independence

Ownership

Commercial mindset

Willingness to learn

Education

CA(SA) qualification

SAICA articles completed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Our client is a well-established accounting firm offering professional accounting, advisory and financial services to a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries.

This is not your typical corporate environment. It's an opportunity for a newly qualified CA(SA) who wants to step outside the traditional audit environment and gain meaningful exposure to clients, businesses and commercial decision-making. You'll work closely with business owners and leadership teams, gaining hands-on exposure across accounting, reporting, advisory and financial management. The role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to build a career where your CA(SA) qualification is more than just a title on your CV. If you're a newly qualified CA(SA) who isn't looking for another corporate desk job and wants to actually put that qualification to work, this could be the move you've been waiting for.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various industries
• Review monthly and annual financial reporting deliverables
• Provide technical accounting and advisory support
• Oversee financial statement preparation and compliance requirements
• Assist clients with financial and business-related decision-making
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls
• Mentor and support junior accounting professionals
• Gain exposure to various aspects of accounting and financial management

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Qualified CA(SA) essential
• Completed SAICA articles
• Newly qualified CA(SA) candidates are encouraged to apply
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience reviewing financial statements and reporting packs
• Client-facing experience advantageous
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially minded with a willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and take ownership