Senior Financial Accountant CA(SA)
Johannesburg
Today
Salary: 750 000 Annually
There's a moment in most
ca(sa) careers were reviewing other people's work stops being enough and running your own function starts to matter more. Our client needs a
ca(sa) to step in as second-in-command to the Financial Manager, taking full ownership of debtors, creditors, sub-ledgers and a small team, in an environment where "up to date" isn't a goal, it's the baseline. It's a role for someone ...
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Financial Manager (FP&A) | CA(SA) | Cape Town City Bowl
Capetown
1 day ago
ð Cape Town, Western Capeð¼ Permanent Positionð° Market-Related Salary (Negotiable)Are you a recently qualified
ca(sa) looking to take the next step in your career within a strategic and commercially focused finance environment?A leading organisation is seeking a Financial Manager – FP&A to drive financial planning, analysis, reporting, forecasting, and governance activities. This...
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Junior Audit Quality Manager CA (SA)
Northern Suburbs
8 days ago
Junior Audit Quality Manager CA (SA)Bellville, Western Cape R 60 000 CTC Per Month (D.O.E)An established and respected accounting and audit firm is seeking a Junior Audit Quality Manager (
ca(sa)) to join their Quality, Risk, Technical and Training (QRTT) team
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Financial Accountant | Newly Qualified CA(SA)
Potchefstroom
12 days ago
Salary: 600 000 Annually
Fast-track your finance career with an opportunity that offers more than just month-end reporting. Working with clients international clients, you'll gain valuable international exposure while managing the full accounting function and building strong, long-term client relationships.
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Financial Manager: CA(SA) (Hospital, healthcare, or medical environment)
Gauteng
11 days ago
Salary: Annual Salary
An established private hospital seeks a hands-on Financial Manager to lead the full finance function, drive performance, strengthen controls, and support strategic decisions.
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Chief Financial Officer (CA(SA)) – 6 Month Contract
Johannesburg
13 days ago
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Head of Pricing and Commercial Performance – CA(SA) / CIMA / MBA – Vehicle Tracking - JHB North
Johannesburg
13 days ago
Salary: Negotiable
Head of Pricing and Commercial Performance –
ca(sa) / CIMA / MBA – Vehicle Tracking - JHB North
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Finance Manager CA(SA)
Cape Town
14 days ago
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Newly Qualified CA(SA)
Johannesburg
14 days ago
You've earned the designation. You've gained valuable post-articles experience. Now it's time to ask yourself, is your current role still challenging you?
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Newly Qualified CA(SA)
Potchefstroom
15 days ago
Launch your post-articles corporate accounting career with premier European market exposure while maintaining the lifestyle, community, and stability of the North West.
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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.
