Financial Accountant CA(SA)

The Talent Experts; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Accountant CA(SA) to join their innovative finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing financial reporting, optimizing processes, and leveraging technology to deliver insights. A supportive environment with competitive pay and hybrid options awaits driven professionals ready to make an impact.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexibility through hybrid working

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with 2 years' post-articles experience preferred in wealth/asset management.
• Proficient in Power BI and Excel; exposure to automation tools valued.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communicate clearly is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enhancement of financial reporting processes and maintain automated Power BI dashboards.
• Prepare budgets and assist in regulatory compliance submissions.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders for data-driven presentations.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Thinking

Clear Communication

Process Optimisation

Education

CA(SA)

Honours

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Xero

Power Automate

VBA

Job description

Financial Accountant CA(SA)
Claremont, Cape Town
Market-related

Join a small future-focused finance team where automation, insight, and collaboration drive success!

Is this you?
You're a meticulous, solution-driven finance professional with a passion for data, process optimisation, and clear communication. You thrive in dynamic environments where you can flex both your analytical brain and creative problem-solving skills. You enjoy adding value beyond the numbers, and using tech tools to streamline and improve financial reporting. You're proactive, detail-oriented, and love turning complex data into actionable insights for senior leaders.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)
In this role, you'll lead the change in enhancing financial reporting processes, building and maintaining automated Power BI dashboards, optimising cash flow reports, preparing budgets, and assisting in regulatory compliance submissions. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to create impactful, data-driven presentations and help identify process improvements that reduce manual workloads. Beyond reporting, you'll step in to support your Financial Manager when needed and contribute to project management initiatives that sharpen financial performance.

Where you'll be doing it
Our client is a well-established financial services firm that offers a blend of traditional values and modern innovation. Known for its specialist wealth and fund services, the business prides itself on fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where professionals are empowered to innovate and improve. You'll be based in professional offices in Claremont, Cape Town.

What you'll need
You'll need to be a CA(SA) with 2 years' post-articles experience, preferably within the wealth or asset management sector. You should bring proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and financial reporting, along with exposure to Xero and automation tools like Power Automate or VBA. Sharp analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders will set you apart.

What you'll get
You'll join a supportive, high-performing finance team that values proactive thinking, collaboration, and technical skill. The company offers competitive pay, flexibility through hybrid working, and the chance to work closely with senior leaders to shape the future of the finance function.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Claudette on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to c (dot) [Email Address Removed]

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Desired Skills:

• Accounting

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

• Honours
• South African Institute of Chartered Accountant