Chartered Accountant (Ca)

Collier Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Chartered Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves compiling management accounts, performing data analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will contribute to financial reporting and process improvements while collaborating with management and other departments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting, data processing, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review management accounts for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy.
• Provide clear reports to management, highlighting key financial trends.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and support external audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification

Tools

Sage Pastel

Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Chartered Accountant will be responsible for compiling management accounts, performing detailed data processing, and providing financial insights to help guide key business decisions.

You will be a key member of our finance team, working closely with management and other departments to ensure that all financial processes and reporting are in compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Management Accounts Compilation: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
2. Data Processing & Analysis: Process financial data and perform reconciliations to ensure data integrity and accuracy. Maintain financial records and spreadsheets.
3. Financial Reporting: Provide clear and concise reports to management, highlighting key financial trends and variances.
4. Compliance & Regulation: Ensure compliance with tax regulations, IFRS, and other accounting standards. Support external audits and liaise with auditors as necessary.
5. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of best practices within the finance function.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Proven experience in management accounting, data processing, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Sage Pastel, Payroll, and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.