Associate Director/CA

Confidential; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a client-oriented Chartered Accountant to join their dynamic auditing and accounting team in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. This role involves meticulous scrutiny of financial statements, tax return preparation, and strategic business consulting. The ideal candidate will possess a CA(SA) qualification, extensive experience in financial reporting, and a strong grasp of tax regulations. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional client service and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years post qualifying experience preferred, 5 years minimum.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tax, IFRS, and audit standards.

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

Chartered Accountant

CA(SA)

Accounting

Management

Tax

Audit

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.

Desired Skills:

• Chartered Accountant
• CA(SA)
• Accounting
• Management
• Northern Suburbs
• Tax
• Audit