SUMMARY:
Ready to move out of first gear and into head office horsepower? If you’re a newly qualified CA(SA) who didn’t survive articles just to reconcile the same schedules forever, this role puts you where the action is, analysing, interrogating and influencing decisions that actually move the business forward!
POSITION INFO:
Our client is a multinational automotive retail and property development powerhouse, operating at scale across multiple business units. This is a dynamic, fast-moving environment where finance is deeply embedded in operations and strategy.
As the Head Office Accountant / Analyst, you’ll step into a hands-on, analytical role where finance meets systems, data meets decision-making and your work directly supports executive and operational leadership.
An ideal launchpad for a CA(SA) looking to build commercial depth, systems understanding and strategic exposure, not just technical compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide relevant financial information to support business and executive decision-making
- Perform internal audits of system integrations with Point-of-Sale platforms
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports
- Conduct audits across key financial areas within the group
- Extract, analyse and present data in a clear, commercial format
- Prepare detailed accounting schedules
- Support ad hoc projects, including strategic financial analysis
- Review management accounts, budgets and forecasts
Job Experience and Skills Required:- Newly qualified CA(SA) or eligible to register as a CA(SA)
- Recently completed SAICA articles
- Exposure to audit, accounting and analytical work
- Intermediate MS Excel (pivots, formulas and data analysis)
- Experience with Pastel or Sage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Curious, questioning mindset with solid commercial awareness
- Comfortable working with large data sets
- Able to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail and accountability
If you’re ready to take your CA(SA) out of the slow lane and into a role with pace, exposure and impact, this could be your next career pit stop. Apply now and let’s put your numbers to work where they matter!For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
- Financial Managers
- Financial Accountants
- Management Accountants
- Financial Controllers
- Cost Accountants
- Payroll
- All Finance C-Suite roles
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:
Elzette Hood
Executive Consultant
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