Associate Director/CA

Conova Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a client-oriented Chartered Accountant to enhance their auditing and accounting practice in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs. This role demands meticulous attention to detail in auditing financial statements, expertise in taxation, and the ability to prepare comprehensive financial reports. You'll also engage in management accounting and provide strategic business consulting. With a focus on client service and team management, this position is ideal for a seasoned professional ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) required; 10 years PQE preferred.
• Up to date knowledge of tax and IFRS for SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Scrutinising financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Calculating and filing tax returns, advising on tax laws.
• Preparing financial statements adhering to accounting standards.

Skills

Auditing

Taxation

Financial Reporting

Management Accounting

Business Consulting

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Client Service Orientation

Education

CA(SA)

RA

Job description

Our client, a successful and busy, medium sized auditing and accounting practice, is looking for a client-oriented Chartered Accountant to join their team, based in Northern Suburbs CT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Auditing: Scrutinising financial statements meticulously to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulations, and the absence of fraud or misrepresentation.
• Taxation: Calculating and filing tax returns for businesses, trusts and individuals, advising on complex tax laws, and strategising for optimal tax efficiency.
• Financial Reporting: Preparing financial statements that present a true and fair view of a company's financial health, ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
• Management Accounting: Analysing costs, budgets, and performance data to support strategic decision-making.
• Business Consulting: Providing strategic advice on mergers, acquisitions, financial restructuring, and other critical business matters.
• Day to day practice management: managing a team of 15 staffin collaboration with a practice manager and business partner.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• CA(SA) (required) and RA (preferred); registered tax practitioner (good standing).
• 10 years post qualifying experience (PQE) preferred, 5 years PQE minimum.
• Up to date comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of tax.
• IFRS and specifically IFRS for SMEs.
• Knowledge of PPRA, FCA and LPC audit and reporting
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good at practice and personal administration.
• Good at managing and controlling staff.
• Problem solving attitude.
• Client service orientation.