CA - Chartered Accountant
What is a CA - Chartered Accountant?
CA Chartered Accountants are qualified accountants who can work on various tasks within accountancy. These tasks include auditing financial statements, filing corporate tax, financial advising and general financial management.
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CA - Chartered Accountant Job Description
CA - Chartered Accountant Job Overview
Chartered Accountants serve in four areas: taxation, financial accounting and reporting, applied finance and management accounting. The specialisation an accountant selects determines under which umbrella they work. Chartered Accountants can perform many functions and potentially oversee an entire business accounting sector.Responsibilities of a CA - Chartered Accountant
The following is a summary of some of the roles that CAs may perform:
Financial Statements Preparation: This includes balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements. These documents give investors an idea about how well a company performed in previous periods and how much money was earned or lost during that period. They also provide information about how much money was spent on expenses such as salaries, rent and utilities during each quarter or year covered by the report.
Tax Planning: Tax planning involves analysing a client's tax situation to maximise deductions while minimising taxes owed.
Business Advice: CAs help businesses manage their finances effectively and efficiently. They often work closely with business owners, managers and other professionals in an advisory capacity to help these individuals address financial problems before they become serious issues for their companies.
In addition, there may be other duties assigned by employers or supervisors, which include:
Identifying trends in financial markets and industries
- Analysing trends related to business operations and management strategies
- Performing research pertaining to various industries
- Supervising accounting clerks and junior auditors
- Conducting audits, reviews and compilations for third parties, such as investors and lenders
CA - Chartered Accountant Qualifications
- NSC Matric certificate
- Study at a SAICA-recognised university for a degree and write CTA (Certificate in the Theory of Accounting which is also your Honours year). Degrees needed: Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting.
- Complete your degree and complete a CTA.
- Complete a learnership programme with a registered training office.
- Pass the Initial Test of Competence (ITC) or the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
- After the learnership and qualifying exams are complete, you can register with SAICA.
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CA - Chartered Accountant Jobs currently open:
Newly Qualified CA(SA)Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 700 000 Annually
Are you an up and coming Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant looking to gain commercial experience in a leading outcomes-based Fast Moving Consumer Goods Institution based in the North of Johannesburg?
2 days ago
Tax Accountant CA(SA)
Location: Cape Town
Salary: R500 - 550 per hour
Our client in the FMCG/ Retail industry is looking for a newly qualified ca(sa) to join thier team a
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Financial Controller CA(SA)
Location: Centurion
Salary: 700000 Annually
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Financial Accountant CA(SA)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 600000 Annually
Calling out all NEWLY QUALIFIED ca(sa)!! Career Opportunity for a Financial Accountant.
7 days ago
Finance Manager CA(SA)
Location: East London
Salary:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Finance Manager ca(sa) to join their dynamic team in East London.
9 days ago
CA (SA)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R900K C.T.C. per annum
Prism Placements and this leading-edge solutions provider is looking for a CA (SA) to join their team.
9 days ago
FINANCIAL MANAGER - CA(SA)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
FINANCIAL MANAGER - ca(sa)MUST have 2-3 Years COMMERCIAL working experience- Springs area, Gauteng
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SNR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - CA(SA)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
SNR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - ca(sa) -Springs area, East Rand, Gauteng
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Technical Accountant: Newly Qualified CA(SA)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 600000 Annually
This well-known financial services company is expanding their team. Do not miss out on this one!
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Financial Controller: CA(SA)
Location: Durban
Salary: 600000
My client in the entertainment industry is seeking a Financial Controller to be a part of their driven team. This organization value their employees and provides them with the means to grow within the company, opening many doors in the process. If this is an offer that excites you, apply now!
10 days ago