Managing Partner / Executive Director (CA(SA), RA Eligible)

Isisekelo Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Durban is looking for a Managing Partner / Executive Director. The successful candidate will assume full executive control and lead the firm through its next growth phase, targeting R200 million in revenue. Key qualifications include being a Chartered Accountant with significant leadership experience. Competitive compensation with performance-linked options is offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive executive package

Incentive Bonus

Performance-linked Share Options

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post-articles experience in audit, accounting, or professional services.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in practice or division growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations, financial performance, and strategic direction.
• Drive revenue growth from R50m to R200m.
• Mentor a high-performing team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client relationship management

Audit and compliance

Team leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

Registered Auditor eligibility

Job description

Industry: Accounting & Professional Services

Reports to: Group CEO / Board of Directors

Compensation: Highly competitive executive package + Incentive Bonus + Performance-linked Share Options

About the Firm

Our client is a leading and well‑established accounting and professional services firm with a current valuation of approximately R50 million and a prestigious client base across multiple sectors. The firm forms part of a dynamic and expanding national group with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town, each led by strong regional management.

As the founder transitions to group‑level leadership, the firm is appointing a Managing Partner / Executive Director to assume full executive control of the Durban North practice. This is a succession‑level appointment for a highly credible Chartered Accountant who will lead the firm into its next growth phase targeting R200 million in revenue over five years through both organic growth and acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the firms operations, financial performance, and strategic direction.
• Translate group strategy into actionable goals and measurable results.
• Drive revenue growth from R50m to R200m over five years.

Client & Business Development

• Take ownership of all major client relationships.
• Drive client retention, satisfaction, and cross‑service opportunities.
• Identify and secure new business and acquisition targets.

Technical & Regulatory Oversight

• Uphold the highest professional and technical standards.
• Serve as (or become) the firms Registered Auditor (IRBA).
• Oversee compliance, audit quality, and risk management.

People & Culture

• Lead and mentor a high‑performing multidisciplinary team.
• Build a culture of accountability, excellence, and collaboration.
• Oversee HR and recruitment with support from the central administration team.

Required Profile

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) non‑negotiable
• Eligible for or currently registered as a Registered Auditor (IRBA)

Experience

• Minimum 10 years post‑articles in audit, accounting, or professional services.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive role.
• Proven success in growing a practice or division.
• Deep technical knowledge and commercial acumen.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic, commercially minded leader with professional gravitas.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder.
• Integrity‑driven, emotionally intelligent, and performance‑oriented.

Compensation & Incentives

• Executive‑level remuneration and benefits.
• Performance‑linked share options tied to profitability and growth.
• Long‑term equity participation aligned with the firms 5‑year expansion plan.

Summary

• This is a high‑trust, high‑impact leadership role ideal for a senior Chartered Accountant ready to take full ownership of a thriving professional services firm. The successful candidate will inherit an established team, loyal client base, and strong infrastructure and will be rewarded with long‑term wealth creation opportunities through equity participation.

Apply now to lead one of Durban's premier accountancy firms into its next phase of strategic growth.