Job Purpose
The Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial decision-making within an organization. The role involves financial reporting, auditing, tax planning, risk management, and advisory services while leveraging modern accounting technologies. Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and review annual financial statements (AFS) in compliance with IFRS and Companies Act requirements.
• Ensure adherence to SARS (South African Revenue Service) tax regulations (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax).
• Manage statutory audits and liaise with external auditors (e.g., Big Four firms).

2. Auditing & Assurance

• Conduct internal and external audits to assess financial controls and risk exposure.
• Perform forensic accounting investigations where required (fraud detection, asset misappropriation).
• Use data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI) for audit automation.

3. Management Accounting & Strategy

• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business decisions.
• Analyze financial performance using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Sage X3, Pastel).
• Advise management on cost optimization, profitability, and investment strategies.

4. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit tax returns (ITR14, VAT201, EMP501).
• Provide tax planning advice (CGT, Dividends Tax, Transfer Pricing).
• Stay updated on South African tax law changes (Draft Tax Bills, SARS updates).

5. Risk Management & Governance

• Implement King IV Corporate Governance principles.
• Assess financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority) and SARB (South African Reserve Bank) regulations.

6. Technology & Automation

• Utilize AI-driven accounting tools (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, CaseWare).

Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
✅ Accounting Standards: IFRS, GRAP (for public sector), Companies Act
✅ Audit & Assurance: ISA (International Standards on Auditing)
✅ Taxation: Income Tax Act, VAT Act, Tax Administration Act
✅ ERP & Accounting Software: SAP, Oracle, Sage, Pastel, Xero
✅ Data Analytics: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Advanced), SQL (basic)
✅ Forensic & Fraud Detection: ACL Analytics, IDEA
Soft Skills
✔ Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities
✔ Excellent communication (report writing, stakeholder engagement)
✔ Leadership & project management
✔ Ethical judgment & attention to detail Qualifications & Certifications

• Mandatory:
  • Bachelor of Accounting (BCom Accounting) or equivalent.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA/CTA).
  • Completed SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) Training Contract (Articles) (3 years).
  • Passed SAICA Board Exams (ITC & APC).