Job description

We’re hiring a CA for a leading organisation! Dream job in the Eastern Cape! 

This exciting opportunity will allow the person to do what they love and add value to the organisation. It is a great opportunity for the person to further grow and develop in the organisation.

• Someone that is dynamic, energetic and passionate about auditing, finance, accounting, etc.
• Someone that is a people’s person and enjoys engaging
• Someone that is technically strong with a high learning agility to upskill and transfer knowledge
• Someone that enjoys a challenge and is willing to investigate in order to obtain the right method or answer
• Someone that is diligent, trustworthy, has a high work ethic, ensure attention to detail, self-motivated and self-driven

The culture of the organisation is people orientated, ensuring excellence and embracing change. They are moving fast to achieving the next level of greatness and are looking for someone that is willing and excited to be a part of the journey.

The duties and responsibilities of this role will be:

• Preparing financial statements, investment accounts and profit-loss statements
• Auditing financial records
• Preparing tax returns and formulate plans of tax saving
• Planning measures to improve the financial performance of the company and drawing up financial plan
• Playing an active role in the computerisation of records
• Study the legal matters concerning investments and ensure that the finances are well-utilised
• Preparation of annual financial reports and suggest ways of improving performance
• Excellent skill with numbers and accounting techniques
• Ability to manage and organise accounts in the most efficient manner so as to save expenses and minimise tax
• Skilled in communication, analytical abilities and observation skills
• A keen eye for detail in order to spot financial errors and ensure that they are rectified
• Must have a minimum eight to ten years of experience in an accounting function
• Previous exp in CA or financial director role imperative
• Excellent understanding of IFRS and Companies Act knowledge will be very important

Requirements

• BCom (Articles) CA SAICA Member.
• The incumbent will be responsible for financial management, incorporating reporting, budgets, internal controls and financial advice to the head of department. 
• To be successful in this senior role, candidates must not only possess formal skills such as budgeting and budget control and financial reporting, but also high emotional intelligence and the ability to interact and work in a team. 
• A BCom, with completed articles and CA(SA) certification is the minimum requirement sought. 
• This must be supported by specialist status (experience at one of the leading firms) in financial management and extensive experience in operational management.
• Computer literacy (SAP and MS Office, with intermediate Excel) is very important and candidates must be members of SAICA. 
• The ability to interpret data and provide financial insight, along with a drive for performance, is also required. 

The company offers an attractive package commensurate with the level of the position.

Posted on 04 Jun 14:33