Chartered Accountant (SA)

Conova Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Chartered Accountant to work closely with senior partners. The role involves business consulting, management accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and taxation. The successful candidate will lead a team and provide strategic advice to enhance business success.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years post qualifying experience.
• Up to date comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of tax.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on mergers, acquisitions, and financial restructuring.
• Prepare financial statements ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
• Lead a team of 15 employees in collaboration with a practice manager.

Skills

Strong Communication

Detail-oriented

Technical Competence

Analytical Mindset

Problem-Solving Skills

Effective Leadership style

Education

CA(SA)

RA

Job description

About our client:
Our client is a niche financial services business that provides a wide range of accounting, auditing, taxation, company secretarial, trust administration and general financial consulting and advising services. Their focus is on small to medium sized businesses and high net worth individuals.

About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Accountant to work directly with one of the firm’s experienced and senior partners to grow and further enhance the success of the business.

Responsibilities include:

• Business Consulting: Provide strategic advice on mergers, acquisitions, financial restructuring, and other critical business matters.
• Management Accounting: Analyse costs, budgets, and performance data to support strategic decision-making.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements that present a true and fair view of a company's financial health, ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
• Auditing: Analyse financial statements meticulously to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulations, and the absence of fraud or misrepresentation.
• Taxation: Calculate and filing of tax returns for businesses, trusts and individuals, advising on complex tax laws, and strategizing for optimal tax efficiency.
• Team Management: Lead a team of 15 employees in collaboration with a practice manager and business partner.

Role Requirements:

• CA(SA) and RA (preferred); registered tax practitioner (good standing).
• 5-10 years post qualifying experience.
• Experience in small or medium sized practice (preferred, not essential).
• Up to date comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of tax.
• Knowledge of:
  • IFRS and specifically IFRS for SMEs.
  • Auditing standards and requirements.
  • Ethical and professional code of conduct requirements.
  • Valuations and financial analysis.
  • Company and trust law.
  • Giving advice to clients on estate planning.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Strong Communication
• Detail-oriented
• Technical Competence
• Analytical Mindset
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Effective Leadership style