Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant; CA; SA)

Industry: Financial Services | Professional Services | Tax & Accounting

Waters Edge Solutions is partnering with a globally recognised financial services organisation to recruit a high-calibre Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)). This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious newly qualified CA(SA) looking to accelerate their career within a fast-paced, international environment where technical excellence, client service, and continuous development are highly valued.

This role offers exposure to a diverse client portfolio, complex financial reporting, taxation, and compliance work, while providing a clear pathway for career progression into leadership.

About the Role

As a Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant, you will work closely with senior finance professionals to deliver high-quality financial reporting, taxation, and compliance services to a diverse client base. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, tax calculations, statutory submissions, and supporting clients with technical accounting and compliance matters.

This role is suited to someone with exceptional academic achievements, strong technical ability, and a genuine desire to build a long-term career within a high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to solve complex business challenges
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify commercial opportunities and business improvements
• Conduct market, industry and competitor research to support strategic decision-making
• Build strong relationships with clients, customers and internal stakeholders
• Lead or support strategic business projects from planning through execution
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership teams
• Improve business processes and operational efficiency
• Collaborate across finance, operations, product, sales and customer-facing teams
• Translate financial insights into practical commercial recommendations
• Support business growth through analytical thinking, strategic initiatives and client engagement

What You'll Bring

• Qualified CA(SA) with successful completion of articles
• ITC and APC passed on the first attempt (essential)
• Strong academic record throughout university
• Excellent understanding of financial reporting and taxation principles
• Experience preparing annual financial statements
• Knowledge of South African tax legislation and SARS eFiling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, performance-driven, globally focused environment

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a professional services or accounting practice environment
• Exposure to IFRS and IFRS for SMEs
• Experience working with accounting software such as Xero, Case Ware, Sage, or Draftworx
• Experience dealing directly with SARS queries and tax compliance matters
• Exposure to international clients or multinational businesses
• Interest in leadership and long-term career progression

What's On Offer

• Competitive market-related compensation
• High-impact role within a globally recognised financial services organisation
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of local and international clients
• Hybrid working model and performance-driven team culture
• Ongoing mentorship, technical development, and professional growth
• Exposure to complex accounting and taxation matters
• Clear pathway into leadership and career progression within global financial operations

Company Culture

Our client operates within a collaborative, high-performance culture that values accountability, innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning. Team members are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and build meaningful client relationships while developing their careers alongside experienced professionals. This is an environment where excellence is recognised, mentorship is prioritised, and ambitious individuals are given every opportunity to grow.

Please Note:
If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, consider your application unsuccessful.