Financial Manager (Newly Qualified CA(SA))

SUMMARY:
Calling all newly qualified CA(SA)s: Break out of public practice and secure an elite, full-exposure corporate launchpad within a premier commercial enterprise in Sandton.

POSITION INFO:
A prominent, firmly established market leader based in the commercial hub of Sandton is seeking an ambitious, newly qualified Chartered Accountant to join their high-performing finance team. This position is crafted specifically as a transitional platform for a professional with zero post-articles commercial experience who wants to shift from auditing historical files into actively guiding day-to-day corporate operations. Operating alongside seasoned executive mentors, you will dive beneath the surface of routine financial reporting to build a comprehensive commercial foundation. The corporate environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and structured to give you maximum exposure across multi-layered business analysis, working capital management, and predictive forecasting. If you are an analytically sharp professional looking to apply your technical auditing skills to real-world corporate decision-making, this division provides the perfect platform to fast-track your executive potential. Key Responsibilities: Management Accounting & Analytics: Assist senior leadership with the monthly compilation of management accounts, variance evaluations, and deep-dive financial performance reviews. Corporate Reporting & Closing Support: Deliver technical support during the comprehensive month-end and year-end close cycles, ensuring absolute integrity of financial reporting data. Forward Planning & Modeling: Collaborate on corporate budgeting processes, rolling forecasting models, cash flow tracking, and ad hoc commercial data analysis. Business Partnering & Decision Support: Partner with cross-functional internal stakeholders to translate raw ledger metrics into clear, actionable financial insights that support strategic business goals. Governance & Audit Stewardship: Support ongoing internal control compliance frameworks while organizing pristine data schedules to ensure seamless external audit cycles. Job Experience and Skills Required: Professional Qualification: Active, newly qualified status as a Chartered Accountant CA(SA). Experience Track: No previous post-articles commercial or corporate experience is required. Candidates transitioning directly out of audit, advisory, or formal public training backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. Technical Mastery: Highly advanced operational command of Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, along with a rock-solid foundation in technical accounting principles. Language & Communication Non-negotiable: Full professional bilingual fluency in both English and Afrikaans is essential to facilitate effective internal stakeholder management. Core Competencies: A curious, solutions-driven mindset, sharp analytical problem-solving abilities, and a proactive attitude toward professional development. What is on offer (Why Apply): The ultimate first step to establishing your career in a commercial corporate environment. High-visibility exposure to real-world business strategy and executive financial decision-making. A supportive corporate culture with clear development paths and continuous learning opportunities. Apply now! For more exciting vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: CA(SA) General Finance If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Mikayla Taylor Connect with me on LinkedIn!