Contract Accountants is a specialist financial recruiter, active across a broad spectrum of industry sectors. We assist companies, large and small, in attracting only the best financial skills in the business. By making use of contract and permanent placement methodologies, we ensure the placement of financial candidates in positions most suited to specific skills. These two areas are clearly distinguished within our business and serviced by specialist consultants who aim to meet the unique needs of clients and candidates alike.

Knowing your business, principles and culture is our business.

 

Rondebosch    Tygervalley    Durban    Gauteng   

Rondebosch

CA (EE) Qualifying in February 2012
B.Com, B.Com Hons, Board 1 and 2

A very well presented newly qualifying Employment Equity CA who is currently completing articles at a top 4 firm. Predominantly working on audits in Retirement Funds, Insurance and Medical Schemes, this exceptional candidate boasts 3 Deans Merit List Awards at UCT, Golden Key Society Membership and 5 Distinctions in Matric.

She conveyed her intent to join a business in a strategic or operational position where she can use her articles experience to good effect. Her key strengths stand out as planning, accuracy, problem solving, attention to detail and communication skills.

Available from 01 March 2012 on a salary of R360 000 per annum

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: ryan@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-FS 02/02/2012

CA (SA)

With 20 years experience in Financial Management, Financial Reporting (including Regulatory Reporting) and Risk Management, this incredibly impressive CA(SA) opens herself up to the market for business’s looking to take their operation to a new level of increased efficiency. She has extensive experience in strategy setting, implementation and strategic leadership in delivering strategic plans.

She has been involved in both established entities as well as being intricately involved in assisting “start-ups” and investing her time, knowledge and experience into high risk businesses in need of attention. Her value add has been at multiple levels of the entities fortunate enough to have procured her expertise, where she has extensively involved herself in the detailed analysis and implementation of the operations, financial systems, business processes and risks of businesses as well as facilitating and providing access to innovation and business support for these businesses. She has also done extensive due diligence and deal structuring of high risk investments, and joint ventures.

She also mentions that she has worked with Judge Mervyn King in defining the roles and functions of Boards and management in start-ups with a strong emphasis on intellectual honesty, good corporate governance and always acting in the best interests of the company.

Immediately available: Open to offers from R800 000 per annum.

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: brendon@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-BL-03/02/2012

CA(SA)

With 3 years post CA qualification experience, and currently employed by a financial group offering investment banking and financial and risk management services, this impressive, yet down to earth individual is currently exploring the market. Currently the executive assistant to the CEO of a JSE listed entity, this individual’s track record also includes having run the financial division of an investment corporation for over a year. He feels his strengths include being able to add technical scrutiny, in addition to being asked to assist and add value with regards to certain key decisions taken at Exco level. He states that he has an immense passion for finance, both commercial and financial services and lives his live, both personal and professional believing that no challenge is insurmountable. Notice period negotiable and open to offers from R500 000 per annum.

Further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: brendon@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-BL-02/02/2012

CA(SA) (EE)

From negotiating multimillion rand deals; to setting strategic direction and vision; to developing new revenue models, this candidate is not your average Employment Equity CA(SA). He has more than 9 years post article experience, both local and overseas (UK & USA), with a wide industry exposure and a proven track record in the areas of executive management, finance, risk, project management and business intelligence. Ethical and professional, he rises to each new challenge in a logical, yet innovative manner. With his excellent interpersonal and presentation skills he is able to relate and present to all levels of staff. A team-player that is highly results orientated with a solid focus on customer service. A confident, yet grounded individual, ready to impact your business on a strategic level. Immediately available and open to offers from R750 000 per annum.

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: brendon@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-BL- 01/02/2012

Articled Graduate:
Qualification in Accounting & Law

After obtaining his B.Com in Law and Economics, this candidate decided to change streams to the Accounting route. He completed a conversion course and obtained his PGD in Accounting Sciences, and this year will be undertaking studies towards the ACCA qualification. Having articled with a medium tier firm he gained broad industry exposure. He displays an interest and passion for Financial Services institutions, although he remains open to all opportunities and industries. Strengths include being detail orientated, conscientious, technically sound and an excellent communicator. Available immediately on a salary of R264 000 per annum negotiable

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: cathy@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-CS- 03/02/2012

Qualified CA (SA)

This candidate has articled with a ‘big four’ firm and has gained a further 3 years’ experience in a Management capacity with the firm, specializing in consumer products and services. Her strong academic background includes being on the Dean’s Merit List for 3 years whilst obtaining her B.Bus.Sci (Hons in Finance), finishing in the top 20 for her PGD in Accounting, being a Member of the Golden Key Honours Society and obtaining both Board passes upon first attempt. With solid technical skills, a passion for people and determination to add value, this candidate believes herself best placed in a full function managerial role that will see her getting involved in setting up or improving internal policies and procedures, creating the dynamic of a closely knit team and enjoying an involvement in the operational side of the business. Available after a calendar months notice on a salary of R480 per annum.

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: cathy@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-CS- 02/02/2012

Newly Articled Graduates

I have a number of B.Com and B.Compt graduates, recently articled at various medium tier firms, available from the 1^st of February. Some are awaiting Honors or Board I results. Each candidate brings a different skill set to the table, and present with their own unique personal profile, professional passion, drive and motivation. Contact me to see who is the best fit for your organization. Available immediately on a salary of R216 000 per annum

Email: cathy@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-CS- 01/02/2012

Financial Manager
CA, CFA Level 1, PGDA, B.Com Hons

This candidate presents an internationally experienced CA with a background in Financial Services. Having recently returned from Australia, this Financial Manager has spent the last 3 years at Macquarie in Sydney. Prior to that she completed articles at KMG in the financial services team where she audited the likes of Investec, Old Mutual and Coronation. Her recent position of Financial Manager saw her take responsibility for the Structured Funds divisional finance where she managed both onshore and offshore teams. Her duties included application of IFRS and reporting requirements, Financial Accounting, application of regulatory requirements and various other responsibilities.

Available immediately on a salary of R450 000 per annum

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: ryan@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-FS 03/02/2012

Risk/Compliance Manager (Insurance)
CA, PGDA, B.Com Hons and B.Bus Science

Recently returned from Australia, this specialist CA has a wealth of experience in Life Insurance Operational Risk and Compliance at Macquarie Australia. His experience extends to new product development, systems implementations, breach management, analysis and reporting. Currently surveying the Cape Town market for a good career opportunity, this former Deloitte Article Clerk/Analyst and Client Manager, is keen to explore opportunities in the Financial Services industry. He excels at streamlining reporting structures, identifying risks and putting controls in place to manage risks. He excels in a team environment but performed at a very high level when working independently at Macquarie. 

Immediately available on a salary of R550 000 per annum

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: ryan@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-FS 01/02/2012

Tygervalley

B.Com plus articles (EE)

Having completed articles with one of the smaller firms, he gained valuable all round experience in accounting. He comes across as relaxed and friendly. He particularly enjoys month end functions and taxation. He is keen to secure a position in finance where he can expand on his experience gained to date. He describes himself as deadline driven and active. He will be completing SAIPA. His referee mentioned that he has excellent time management skills; a good attitude towards work and a commitment to deliver at all times.  Computer experience includes Excel, Caseware and Pastel. Available on a salary R180 000 per annum

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: pat@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-PS-01/02/2012

Junior Cost Accountant (AA Female)
NDip C&MA, Certificate Project Management
Pastel, SAP, JDE

This individual has gained 6 years work experience predominantly in an FMCG/Manufacturing environment.  She is keen for career growth and wanting to move into a costing environment.  Exposure has included, but not limited to:

·         Stock in transit reconciliations

·         Variance Analysis

·         Asset Verification

·         Production and material movement reconciliation and control review

·         Assisting Branch Accountant with general accounting functions

Available on a calendar months notice and a basic salary expectation of R180 000 per annum

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: mia@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-MS-02/02/2012

Internal Auditor (EE Female)
B.Tech Internal Auditing 2008, Completed Parts 1 and 2 of CIA

Registered member of Institute of Internal Auditors
Pastel, Teammate, AS2 & MS Excel (Intermediate)

2011 She completed her three year training program through Deloitte and Touche as an Internal Auditor.  During this traineeship she gained extensive exposure in performing internal audit assignments for different companies; this included control adequacy and effectiveness assessments and then providing solutions to weaknesses identified within the systems of internal controls and report writing. Prior to this she gained two years experience as a Fixed Assets Clerk in the Retail industry and one year experience as a Finance Clerk.

Available immediately on a salary expectation of R216 000 per annum neg.

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: mia@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-MS-01/02/2012

Credit Controller Credit & Debt Management
Bookkeeping Certificate

This candidate has an outgoing personality; she is friendly and communicates in a professional manner. She presents herself as a career determined individual who always strives to succeed. I found her to be easy to talk to and down to earth. This candidate lists her strengths as being goal driven, friendly and punctual as well as being client centric. The aspects that she enjoys most about her position are debt collecting, reporting and working closely with her clients. Even though one of her focus areas is debt collecting, she still manages to create good relationships with all her clients. Computer packages: Pastel; Excel – Advanced; Kerridge; Accpac. This candidate is available with a 30 day notice period on a salary of R180 000 per annum

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: angie@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-AMcW-03/02/2012

CA (SA) (EE)

This candidate is well presented and comes across as professional and motivated. He has gained valuable exposure to various industries during his Articles and feels he has obtained tremendous insight and experience and is able to manage the complete process from start to finish. He listed his strengths as being exceptionally good at problem solving as well as staff supervision as he believes he is considerate and has above average communication skills. He describes himself to be 110% committed and gets the job done. This candidate describes his character as someone who is a hard worker, people’s person, is able to remain calm and collective in pressurised situations with the ability to assess a situation before making a decision as he believes this is a vital and indispensible character trait which he possesses. He feels he is able to add value to himself and the organisation he is employed with by being dynamic, continually achieving targets and going the extra mile. This candidate is immediately available on a salary of R420 000 per annum

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: angie@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-AMcW-02/02/2012

Assistant Accountant (EE)

Confident, well rounded, warm and friendly describes this candidate perfectly. She presents herself in a professional manner and appears to be a good communicator who is guaranteed to impress a person. This candidate is in the process of registering for her B.Com degree in finance as she has two subjects outstanding and is seeking opportunities as an Assistant Accountant / Junior Accountant and Balance Sheet Bookkeeper. She goes on to say that she loves working with numbers, recons, balancing and thrives on an environment which is able to offer her a challenge. Determined, friendly, adaptable, flexible and being able to follow and listen to instructions are a few of the things she listed as being her strengths. This candidate believes that her academic studies and work experience have given her a good understanding of the accounting field and an opportunity to consolidate theory and practice. She considers herself as a lateral thinker who has a good understanding of figures and the ability to work accurately and meet deadlines. Computer literacy consists of Pastel and advanced Excel. This candidate is available with a 30 day notice period on a salary of R180 000 per annum

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: angie@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-AMcW-01/02/2012

Durban

Financial Accountant

B.Com due for completion at the end of 2012. Experienced in AccPac; SAP; Caseware; Pastel and Microsoft Office. This candidate has 9 years of accounting experience and has completed 5 years at one of the big 4 as Advisor in the financial management department. This candidate has been responsible for the successful implementation of accounting solutions at various clients; Performed managerial functions when on secondment to clients; Ensuring that the municipal sector clients adhered to and were compliant with the MFMA and GRAP standards; Performing financial management functionality such as accounts receivable/payable function, VAT reviews & reconciliations. He also performed client audit readiness and drafting of financial statements (IFRS, GAAP and GRAP). His audit experience includes the Aviation, Retail, Conservation, Real Estate, Public sectors and others.

This candidate is available after a months notice at a CTC of R336 000 per annum

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: gill@ca.co.za
Ref No: DBN-GvB-03/02/2012

Finance Manager
CAT Qualified, ACCA Part Qualified due for completion December 2012
Pastel, VIP Payroll, Sage, Quickbooks, SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel)

A well presented, reliable, strong and determined woman who is very career driven. This candidate has had vast experience in many different aspects of Accounts. She has worked as the accounts manager of a national supermarket chain for 4 years in South Africa and 2 years for a supermarket group in Ireland. Her roles have included preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to Audit level; processing of weekly and monthly sales, stocks, returns and wastage reports; control and depreciation of fixed assets; as well as all aspects of debtors & creditors accounts.   Her payroll experience has included all aspects from completion and management of all employee forms and files to calculation, reconciliation and processing of weekly and monthly payments for approximately 400 staff. Her work career has also seen her experience the fields of HR, IT and hotel management.

She has recently returned to South Africa and is immediately available – looking for a Financial Management position in Durban and surrounding areas at a salary of R360 000 plus per annum.

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: gill@ca.co.za
Ref No: DBN-GvB-02/02/2012

Credit Controller/Debtors Clerk

A self-motivated and hardworking individual who enjoys the world of finance and being part of a team. He has great communications skills, is a fast learner and has spent the last 3 years in a Debtors role. His most recent role was working with a book value of R63m, consisting of over 8000 individual and 27 corporate accounts. His role required tasks such as assessing credit applications, revising existing accounts, monitoring account limits, collections on overdue accounts, processing of overdue and final demand letters, and preparation of accounts for legal handover. He had daily dealings with customers on account queries; various individuals from the company’s finance and sales teams with regards to customer enquires as well as heads of the department. This candidate is immediately available at a CTC of R114 000 per annum

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: gill@ca.co.za
Ref No: DBN-GvB-01/02/2012

Gauteng

Analyst (EE)

This candidate holds a B.Com qualification and has 5 years work experience as an Analyst covering financial and industrials (hotel & leisure). Her work experience includes Financial Analysis, Modelling, Writing Investment Reports and presentations to stakeholders. She comes across as an assertive and hands-on candidate.

Available after one months notice at a current salary of R750 000 per annum.

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: vuyokazi@ca.co.za
Ref No: GAU-VM-01/2/2012

Accountant (EE)

This candidate has been employed in the financial, management and accounting field for the past 15 years. Furthermore he has a very in depth knowledge of Software Architecture and Data Analysis. In his last few positions he has made fundamental changes to processes and procedures, (from the in depth knowledge of Software and advanced Excel skills including SAP) which impacted positively to the daily functioning and month end processes of the finance department. This further assisted other divisions in obtaining their information quicker and simpler facilitating their management decisions. His strengths are Finance; Process and Procedures; his in depth knowledge of a variety of Software; data extraction from software and reproducing the same information in Excel utilizing pivot tables; advanced excel formulas to produce presentable reports to the stakeholders of the company. Available after 30 days notice on a desired CTC of R440 000 per annum

 For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: sharon@ca.co.za
Ref No: GAU-SG-02/2/2012

Accountant (EE)

This candidate has a completed B.Compt qualification and is currently completing a CIMA qualification. He has over 14 years experience in finance of which 6 years was spent in management positions. He is also a SAP super user with advanced excel skills. He can be described as an analytical individual with an open door management style. Available after 2 weeks notice on a desired CTC of R440 000 per annum.

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: sharon@ca.co.za
Ref No: GAU-SG-01/2/2012

Financial Manager (EE)
B.Com, MBA & Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

This driven individual has a unique combination of finance, business acumen & people skills.  She holds a B. Com Degree, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management & an MBA.  She is passionate about her work and is very hands-on.  She keeps herself abreast by continuously doing research and reading up on the latest standards in terms of PFMA, IFRS, GAAP, GRAP etc.  This candidate was promoted within a few months of starting with almost every one of her employers. Available after a calendar months (negotiable) notice on a salary of R700 000 per annum plus

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: dominique@ca.co.za
Ref No: GAU-DD-02/2/2012

Management Accountant/ Financial Manager (EE)
B.Com Acc & articles

This individual holds a B.Com Accounting Degree with completed articles and is currently studying towards his B.Com Honours Degree.  His knowledge and experience include Finance, Audit & Risk Assessment and Compliance as well as PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Income Tax Act and more. Available after a calendar month on a salary of R610 000 per annum

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: dominique@ca.co.za
Ref No: GAU-DD-01/2/2012

Credit Controller B.Tech Credit Management

She presents herself in a professional and confident manner. She has over 5 years work experience as credit controller in an FMCG industry. Her work experience includes Recons, telephonic collections, client visits, risk rating for clients. Available after one months notice on a current salary R192 000 per annum

 For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: vuyokazi@ca.co.za
Ref No: GAU-VM-03/2/2012

Assistant Accountant

She has a National Diploma in Accounting from the University Of Johannesburg. She presents herself in a professional and assertive manner. Her work experience includes GL Recons, Monthly Management Packs, Balance Sheet Recons and assisting in Budgets. She has experience on SAP. Available immediately

For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email:- 

Email: vuyokazi@ca.co.za
Ref No: GAU-VM-02/2/2012