Reporting Accountant (CA(SA)) | Manufacturing
Capetown
Today
Salary: 1100000 Annually
About the OpportunityA well-established and growing group of companies is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant (
ca(sa)) to join their finance team as a Reporting Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who enjoys financial reporting, consolidations, compliance, and working within a complex group structure.The successful candidate will play a k...
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CA (SA)
Roodepoort
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ca(sa)Gauteng, RoodepoortR66 000 - R83 000 CTC per monthOur client in the Insurance Services in the West Rand is looking for a
ca(sa) to join their team
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Finance Director CA (SA) | Distribution, Retail and Manufacturing
Capetown
1 day ago
Salary: 1300000.00 Annually
Role OverviewAn exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Director to lead the finance function within a manufacturing and distribution environment. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational responsibility, driving profitability, cash flow optimisation, financial governance, and business growth.
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Financial Manager CA(SA)
Cape Town
1 day ago
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Accountant CA(SA)
Durban
2 days ago
Move Beyond Reporting and Become a Commercial Finance Partner
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Accountant CA(SA)
Durban
2 days ago
Salary: Market Related
Think finance is all spreadsheets and no spotlight? Think again. Our client is a major entertainment group based in Durban, and they're looking for an Accountant who can bring strong technical accounting skills, commercial thinking and a hands-on approach to the role.This isn't a back-office numbers-only position. You'll own the full accounting function, work closely with the wider business a...
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CA(SA) Talent Search | Ready for Your Next Career Move?
Johannesburg
2 days ago
You've completed your Articles. You've built strong commercial experience. What's next?
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CA(SA) â GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Foreshore
2 days ago
Our well-established and highly successful client is seeking to appoint a dynamic and technically strong
ca(sa) to manage the financial portfolio across its group of companies.The successful candidate should have solid group reporting experience, including consolidations, and possess excellent technical accounting skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities are essential, wh...
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Accountant CA(SA)
Durban
3 days ago
Step out of the back office and into a high-visibility commercial finance role in Durban, managing full-function accounting, gaming board compliance, and cost control for a premier entertainment brand.
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Accountant CA(SA)
Durban
3 days ago
Think finance is all spreadsheets and no spotlight? Think again. Our client is a major entertainment group based in Durban, and they're looking for an Accountant who can bring strong technical accounting skills, commercial thinking and a hands-on approach to the role.
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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.
