TRAFFIC Gauteng

Chartered Accountant

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Job Description

Senior Chartered Accountant CA(SA) - (Remote, EST Focus)

Are you a strategic financial leader who thrives on precision? We are seeking a high-caliber Chartered Accountant to serve as a key partner to our CFO. This isn't just a "numbers" role-it's an opportunity to drive global financial strategy, optimize treasury, and provide the insights that fuel our organization's growth.

If you are a professional who excels in a high-accountability, remote environment, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role?
  • Strategic Impact: Influence our long-term financial roadmap and lead the way in IFRS/GAAP compliance for a global firm.
  • Executive Visibility: Work directly with the CFO and Board of Directors, delivering the KPI dashboards and reporting that shape executive decisions.
  • Autonomy & Growth: Lead and mentor a dedicated finance team while managing high-level tax planning and international treasury operations.
What You'll Do
  • Financial Leadership: Develop financial strategies, manage annual budgets, and oversee rolling forecasts to ensure long-term stability.
  • Reporting Excellence: Prepare monthly management accounts and Board-level reports with 100% accuracy and timeliness.
  • Treasury & Compliance: Optimize working capital, manage global banking relationships, and lead all internal/external audits.
  • Team Mentorship: Supervise and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and integrity.
Who You Are
  • The Professional: You hold a CA(SA) designation (or equivalent) with at least 5 years of post-article experience in a senior role.
  • The Expert: You have advanced knowledge of IFRS and are a power user of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) and Excel.
  • The Strategist: You have a "big picture" mindset but maintain meticulous attention to detail.
  • The Reliable Remote Pro: You thrive in an environment of high transparency and are comfortable with EST hours (working into the SA evening) and performance monitoring.
Requirements at a Glance
  • Education: Professional Accounting Designation (CA(SA) / ACCA / CIMA) is Required.
  • Work Schedule: Fixed Eastern Standard Time (EST) schedule. (Please consider the time difference from SAST).
  • Tech Requirements:
    • Hardware: Core i7 processor (or better), 16GB RAM.
    • Connectivity: Stable fiber internet (20Mbps+) with a reliable load-shedding backup solution (Inverter/UPS).
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional English communication, integrity, and time management.

About This Role

Career insights for Accountants and Auditors positions

Salary Benchmark
R38,485/month
R27,932 to R54,299/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Speaking Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Intuit QuickBooks Sage 50 Accounting SAP Concur Google Docs Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Word Delphi Technology Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Job Overview

Date Posted
10 Apr 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Accountants and Auditors Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R38,485/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.

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