Head Office Accountant / Analyst (Newly Qualified CA(SA))
Capetown
Today
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!
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Junior Financial Manager (CA(SA))
Somerset West
2 days ago
Somerset West. A leading Western Cape fruit exporter is appointing a Financial Manager to partner closely with the CEO, FD and operational teams to drive financial discipline, visibility and decision-making across the operational value chain. This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified
ca(sa) who wants to move beyond pure reporting and become commercially and operationally involved in a fas...
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CA(SA) - Corporate Finance Analyst – Valuations Focus
Johannesburg
3 days ago
Salary: R1 000 000 p/a
ca(sa) - Corporate Finance Analyst – Valuations Focus
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Financial Manager CA(SA)
Johannesburg
4 days ago
Salary: 65000 Monthly
We’re looking for a hands-on Financial Manager (CA) to take ownership of our client’s financial operations and reporting. This role suits a commercially minded Chartered Accountant with solid management experience.You’ll play a key role in financial planning, analysis, compliance, and supporting business growth in a fast-moving environment.
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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (CA,SA)
Cape Town
4 days ago
Salary: Market related
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (CA, SA) - CBD, Western Cape (Hybrid)
Competitive Package on offer based on
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Financial Manager - CA(SA)
Johannesburg
4 days ago
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Newly Qualified CA(SA)
Johannesburg
5 days ago
Attention Newly Qualified
ca(sa)s - Your Next Career Opportunity Awaits. You have conquered the exams. You have completed your articles. Now it is time to step into a finance role that challenges and excites you.
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Newly Qualified CA(SA)
Johannesburg
6 days ago
Are you a Newly Qualified
ca(sa) or an ambitious accountant who has completed SAICA / AGA articles and is ready to step into a commercial finance role? This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business environment where you can take ownership, grow your technical skills, and build a long-term career in finance.
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Group Accountant: CA(SA)
Durban
7 days ago
Salary: 600000
My client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Group Accountant (
ca(sa)) to join their growing organization based in Durban South.
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Senior Financial Manager CA(SA) in luxury retail
Johannesburg
8 days ago
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The Ultimate Guide to CA Jobs in South Africa
CA(SA) Chartered Accountant (South Africa) are trained in accounting and finance so they can take on many roles. If you’re searching for a vacancy or want to know how to become a chartered accountant, you’re in the right place.
We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to CA jobs in South Africa.
What does a CA(SA) in South Africa do?
If one goes into an accountancy / auditing practice they will consult for companies or individuals doing things like accounting, statutory audits, tax calculations and filing of mandatory statutory returns. They can also act as advisors to business assisting them on how to optimize aspects of their business to acquiring new operations or disposing of certain operations.
Many will not practice in their field as it can be more lucrative and rewarding to go into commerce where many will take the highest level such as CEO, financial directors, senior management or business owners.
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What career opportunities are there for CA(SA) jobs in South Africa?
As there is a shortage of Chartered Accountant (South Africa) CA(SA) in the country there are many available roles that one with these qualifications will be able to do. Many may study further and do an MBA or CFA but even without further studies there are ample career opportunities. Below is a list of a few depending on one’s experience and the path that they have followed after qualifying:
-External Statutory Auditor
-Internal Auditor
-Partner in an accounting firm
-Mergers and acquisitions
-CEO, CFO or another director
-Business consultant
-Asset management
How to get a CA(SA) job in South Africa
As there is a shortage of CA(SA) in South Africa they are often headhunted directly after they have completed articles and offered various roles in commerce. They are also often working in the highest level of management so are also headhunted and offered new and exiting roles.
It is also recommended that they keep their CV updated on the job portal Executive Placements as many recruitment agents which specialize in placing CA(SA)’s are subscribed to this portal and use the portal to search for the best talent for the roles that they are working on.
How to become qualified as a CA(SA) practitioner
In order to become a CA(SA) it takes many years of studies and passing not only university exams up to honours level, but also writing professional qualifying exams. One must also complete many years of articles to gain the practical experience necessary. At one stage it was only possible to do articles in an auditing firm but today it is even possible to complete articles at certain companies.
Pros and cons of being a CA(SA) practitioner
It is a difficult course to complete so not everyone who attempts to become a CA(SA) makes it all the way through. It is expensive to pay for the course and while one does articles the salary levels are low so one has to sacrifice many years to complete the studies and apprenticeship known as articles.
Once one has completed the studies, passed all the exams and completed apprenticeship salaries jump substantially and a variety of opportunities open which offer a good paying and rewarding career as one is often working in upper-level management of an organisiation.
Frequently asked questions
Is CA(SA) a good career?
Yes, a CA(SA) is a good career as it not only pays well but the work can be satisfying.
Are CA(SA)’s in demand?
There is a shortage of CA(SA)’s in South Africa and a strong demand for their skills.
How much does a CA(SA) practitioner earn?
A CA(SA) salaries average R 650 000. Entry-level jobs pay R 350 000 per year, while most experienced workers can make many millions of rand per year.
