Candidate Profiles
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 their specific skills. These two areas are clearly distinguished within our business and are serviced by specialist consultants who aim to meet the unique needs of clients and candidates alike.
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Rondebosch
Newly Qualified CA (SA)
Board I & II, PGD in Accounting, BComm
Availability: 1 month negotiable
EE Female
R360 000 per annum
This candidate comes across as an ambitious, goal driven woman with a lovely personality.
She was head girl, valedictorian, achieved first time passes on her board exams and has articled at one of the Big 4 firms. During her second year of articles her team received an award for delivering excellent service in difficult circumstances.
During her articles she has gained exposure to FMCG, Manufacturing, Property, Logistics and various public entities and going forward she is looking forward to working for a company in which she can further prove and develop her skills.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: nikki@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-NL2-03/05/2013
Honours in Business Administration
MSc (Physics) – Western Illinois University, USA
AA Female
Availability: 30 days
Open to offers from R1.5M per annum
Exceptional calibre and highly sought-after executive with 15 years’ experience in business structuring and operational management, primarily within the upstream oil & gas sector:
- Instrumental in establishing a significant presence and continued growth of a listed major corporate entity outside of South Africa, primarily in West Africa
- Reports directly to the VP of Ops on a national and international leveI
- Identifies and structures new business opportunities and facilitates the progression of the most viable exploratory ventures into actual commercial operations
- Involved in the acquisitions and divestments of upstream businesses
- Familiar through participation and experience with regards to fiscal terms, legislations and geological settings of most oil producing African countries
- Instrumental in operationally managing and concluding the first foreign upstream producing asset and corporate acquisition for her current employer
A wealth of additional detail regarding her other career achievements is available upon request.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: brendon@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-BL-03/05/2013
Finance and Operations Manager
B.Compt Honours, Articled
Non EE
Availability: 1 Week
R650 000 per annum
With more than 10 years finance experience within various industries including Engineering, Manufacturing and most recently Print and Advertising, this candidate is looking to identify a new opportunity within an exciting company in which she can add value. In her previous role she handled the company’s merger processes and kept the integrity of the business despite this meaning that she would subsequently lose her position. She enjoys and is well versed in both the operational and financial aspects of business and is looking to join a company in which she can utilise these skills and continue to grow.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: emily@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-EH-03/05/2013
CIMA Head of Finance
CIMA, BComm, Management Development Programme
EE
Availability: 30 days
R850 000 CTC per annum
This CIMA qualified EE Head of Finance has spent 14 years in a Financial Services organisation where he has been involved in Financial Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Company Secretarial, Operations and various other functions. He played an instrumental part in building the division from R650k per annum to R140million per annum profit division. He excels in people development, process optimisation and strategic direction planning/implementation. His system implementation and operational management also stand out as key skills.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: ryan@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-RD3-03/05/2013
Chief Financial Officer
CA (SA), BCompt Honours, BComm
Non EE
Availability: 1 month
Salary: R800 000 per annum
This dynamic and vibrant woman has a wealth of energy and experience at a senior financial level. She has had experience in liquidations administration, internal audit, financial and group financial management, management consulting and business advisory services. Her most recent industry experience has been in financial services, and she has also had exposure to the manufacturing, mining and oil industries.
In addition to financial management, this candidate has had a hands-on role in human resources management and is no stranger to adapting to new environments and tricky situations.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: nikki@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-NL1-03/05/2013
CA Newly Qualified
Board I & II, BAccounting Honours, BAccounting
EE
Availability: immediate
R360 000 per annum
This newly qualified EE CA has recently completed SAICA articles through Deloitte. Having just returned from an international secondment in the USA, this well presented and confident candidate is looking to secure a position that will establish his career in Cape Town. His experience during articles includes Retail, Logistics, Construction and Manufacturing where he supervised audit teams and consistently met his deadlines. With constantly good ratings and a reputation as a reliable and efficient performer, his key skills stand out as attention to detail, communication skills, influential leadership and the ability to deliver.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: ryan@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-RD2-03/05/2013
CA Newly Qualified
Board I & II, BAccounting Honours, BAccounting
EE
Availability: immediate
R360 000 per annum
This newly qualified EE CA has recently completed SAICA articles through Deloitte. Having just returned from an international secondment in the USA, this well presented and confident candidate is looking to secure a position that will establish his career in Cape Town. His experience during articles includes Retail, Logistics, Construction and Manufacturing where he supervised audit teams and consistently met his deadlines. With constantly good ratings and a reputation as a reliable and efficient performer, his key skills stand out as attention to detail, communication skills, influential leadership and the ability to deliver.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: ryan@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-RD2-03/05/2013
CA Equity Analyst
CA (SA), BComm Honours, BComm and CFA Level I
EE
Availability: 30 days
R500 000 per annum
Having completed articles in a top 4 firm, specialising in Financial Services, this EE CA has spent the last 12 months as a Sell Side Equity Analyst specialising in JSE Small Caps. He completed his BComm, Honours and Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting at the University of Cape Town and achieved Golden Key Society membership and good ratings throughout articles. His key strengths stand out as financial modelling, research and building investment cases. Currently in the market for a career opportunity in Buy Side Analysis or Private Equity Analysis, this EE CA is motivated and excited about the next step in his career.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: ryan@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-RD1-03/05/2013
Newly Qualified CA (SA)
Board I & II, BCompt Hons, BBusSci (Finance Honours)
EE
Availability: mid-April 2013
R360 000 /R420 000 per annum
This candidate is a charismatic recently qualified CA (SA) who articled with one of the larger second tier firms. She will be completing a three month secondment in New York in April at which time she is open to challenging opportunities in Cape Town. She holds the notable Bachelor of Business Science (Finance Honours) qualification and BCompt Honours with 1st time board passes on both exams. She was awarded for the “Best Finance Honours Thesis” at UCT in 2008 and completed articles as one of the top three Senior Audit Clerks in her final year. Her broad industry exposure includes property management, manufacturing, retail, IT, media, hospitality and financial services. She considers her strengths to include her well-developed interpersonal skills, her commitment to excellence and her ability to understand and absorb new things quickly. She is eager to join a dynamic business environment in a role that will challenge her established skills and abilities.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: cathy@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-CS2-02/04/2013
Newly Qualified CA (SA)
Board I & II, BCompt Honours, BTech C&MA
EE
Availability: immediate
R360 000/R420 000 per annum
Introducing a multitalented recently qualified CA (SA) with first time passes on both board exams. He completed articles with one of the bigger firms outside of the big four which saw his client portfolio include industries such as manufacturing, transport, advertising, media, property management and financial services. On a personal level this candidate is an avid sportsman and social traveller. He believes his technical accounting skills are solid, he is able to see things from a global perspective, and he has an analytical mind which he keeps fit by following current affairs, economic trends and the financial markets. He believes he has something of an entrepreneurial mind-set and is eager to join a company that is at the top of their game in a role that will challenge and reward him professionally. This candidate can be described as a uniquely dynamic individual who will impress in person.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: cathy@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-CS1-02/04/2013
Fund Accountant
BTech Information Systems, National Diploma, National Higher Certificate
AA
Availability: 1 month
R192 000 per annum
With 1.5 years’ experience as a Fund Accountant in a Unit Trusts and Hedge Fund environment, this Black South African Fund Accountant is looking for a career growth position with benefits. Currently preparing Net Asset Valuations on a daily, weekly and monthly basis for local and offshore funds, this well-spoken and proactive candidate is looking to expand his responsibilities and build on his investment knowledge.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: ryan@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-RD2-02/04/2013
Financial Manager
National Diploma Cost & Management Accounting, BCompt (current)
Non EE
Availability: 1 month negotiable
R450 000 per annum
This candidate has excellent interaction skills and has gained a wide array of industry experience over the years. She is currently completing her B.Compt and would like to continue to study thereafter as she enjoys broadening her knowledge. In addition to this she attends annual courses presented through SAIPA and VIP on changes in the accounting and tax environment ranging from Payroll, taxes, HR & Labour, Employment Equity and BBBEE as well as IFRS in order to stay up to date. During the early years of her career she had her own accounting practice, building up strong relationships with her clients (both in small and large enterprises) and gaining an understanding of a diverse array of industries from engineering firms and manufacturing companies to property administrators. Her most recent experience has been in freight and logistics where she has gained experience in financial management and control in a local and international operation. She is looking for an opportunity within a great environment in which she can foresee her future, and wherein she will be challenged.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: nikki@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-NL2-02/04/2013
Chief Financial Officer
CA (SA), BCompt Honours, Bachelor of Commerce
Non EE
Availability: 1 month
R800 000 per annum
This dynamic and vibrant woman has a wealth of energy and experience at a senior financial level. She has had experience in liquidations administration, internal audit, financial and group financial management, management consulting and business advisory services. Her most recent industry experience has been in financial services, and she has also had exposure to the manufacturing, mining and oil industries. In addition to financial management, this candidate has had a hands-on role in human resources management and is no stranger to adapting to new environments and tricky situations.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: nikki@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-NL1-02/04/2013
Audit / Financial Manager
CA (SA), PGDA, BComm Accounting
EE
Availability: 2 months negotiable
R500 000 per annum
This EE CA (SA) has a strong background in Financial Services Audit in a big 4 firm environment. Having completed her B.Comm and PGDA at UCT, she completed articles at a big 4 firm with an Exceeds Expectations rating. Having spent the last year managing financial services audits in Cape Town, this well-rounded CA is looking for a Financial Manager or Compliance role that involves managing staff and contributing to the success of the business. Her knowledge of processes, controls and finance in an Investment Management environment are excellent, along with her communication skills and ability to remain calm under pressure in order to deliver exceptional work on tight deadlines.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: ryan@ca.co.za
Ref No: CPT-RD1-02/04/2013
Tygervalley
TB Bookkeeper
Matric, TB Bookkeeping Course
Non EE
Availability: June 2013
R216 000 per annum
This candidate describes herself as a very dedicated person. She works well independently and believes she has an ability to maintain composure under pressure. She has a strong customer service focus and states that attention to detail and customer service are two of her top strengths. She is currently employed as a Bookkeeper where she is responsible for the full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance. She also has a very strong Debtors background.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: angie@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-AM4-03/05/2013
Management Accountant/Financial Accountant
BComm Accounting, CIMA (current)
Non EE
Availability: 2 weeks
R320 000 per annum
This candidate has five years’ work experience gained across various sectors including retail and services as a Financial Accountant/Management Accountant. Her exposure includes preparation of management packs, preparation of consolidated financial statements, report writing and setting up new companies on Pastel. Having recently relocated to Cape Town, this applicant is presently looking to secure a permanent career opportunity in a compatible work environment where her skill can add value and she can continue to develop her abilities.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: mia@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-MS1-03/05/2013
Financial Manager
BCompt, CTA (current)
Non EE
Availability: 30 days
R300 000 per annum
With his CTA in progress, this candidate is seeking positions in either a Financial Management or Internal Audit role within an organisation. He believes he would be able to add value with his background in audit, controls, reporting and accuracy. He enjoys working within a team where he is able to motivate others, where there is a good working atmosphere and where everyone is working towards a common goal.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: angie@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-AM3-03/05/2013
Financial Manager
CA (SA), BCompt Honours (CTA), BCompt
Non EE
Availability: 1 calendar month
R600 000 per annum
Qualified CA (SA) with four years post articles experience seeking financial management roles where he would be more involved in the day to day operations of the business. This candidate presents as a highly motivated individual, passionate about his career and confident in his abilities. He describes himself as someone who gets to the point, who is self-motivated and who thrives on challenges. He believes he adds value by being highly analytical, able to identify weaknesses and by having an excellent understanding of business. He also has advanced Excel skills.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: angie@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-AM2-03/05/2013
CFO/Financial Director
CA (SA)
Non EE
Availability: July 2013
R1.2M per annum
This impressive candidate has 20 years experience in leading and advising international organisations in various countries and is well versed in evaluating the impact of changes to business. He has excellent business start-up and change management experience, and is accustomed to operating in diverse cultures.
He is a hands-on leader with a solid record for developing and implementing enhanced internal controls, identifying financial risks and meeting requirements / expectations of the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, Auditors and Shareholders.
He has outstanding system implementation and integration skills in multi-currency and bilingual environments. He has in-depth knowledge on effective technology use and deployment, eWorkflow for automated purchase orders and insight reporting to facilitate fast and efficient financial reporting & online Executive reporting in a multi-currency environment. He has also automated bank reconciliations and EFT’s.
He is available from July for Expat contracts or the right permanent opportunity anywhere in Africa.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: pat@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-PS2-01/05/2013
Accountant
BTech Cost and Management Accounting, CTA (current)
AA Female
Availability: 1 month
R216 000 – R180 000 per annum
This applicant presents as highly ambitious, disciplined and dedicated. She completed her SAICA article contract in December 2012 and was asked to sign on with the firm as a Junior Audit Manager. She is currently in the market for an Accountant role within Commerce. Sector exposure gained during articles include Travel, Retail, FMCG, Property and NPO’s with specific experience in audit, financial statement drafting, calculation and submission of annual tax and processing of accounting records up to balance sheet. Her career goal is to become a qualified CA (SA) by end of 2015.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: mia@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-MS2-03/05/2013
Accountant
BCompt with articles
EE
Availability: immediate
R240 00 per annum
This impressive candidate recently completed articles with a small firm where he gained valuable all round experience in accounting. He comes across as a highly confident professional. When describing himself he mentions being highly analytical and detail oriented. He goes on to say that he is friendly and open and remains focused at all times. His referee mentioned that he is extremely well organised with the ability to effectively multi-task ensuring deadlines are met. He is immediately available and looking to secure a position where he can settle and grow in his chosen profession.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: pat@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-PS1-03/05/2013
Accountant/Bookkeeper
BComm Financial Management
Non EE
Availability: 1 week
R180 000 per annum
BComm Financial Management graduate with three years’ experience in a bookkeeping role. This candidate has experience in working on Pastel and invoicing on Syspro. She has done the full bookkeeping function up to a balance sheet level. She describes herself as a friendly, reliable and as an honest person who prides herself in being precise and accurate at all times.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: angie@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-AM1-03/05/2013
Newly Qualified CA (SA)
Board I & II, PGD in Accounting, BComm Accounting
EE
Availability: immediate
Market related
A well rounded, balanced character; well-presented and poised; this applicant speaks confidently and interacts well. She tells me she is a free spirit - outgoing and bubbly. Currently completing articles with one of the Big 4 firms, she has gained exposure to the Retail, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas and Financial Services sectors. She believes her articles experience has developed her confidence in leading teams and assisted her in being a more effective decision maker.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: mia@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-MS3-02/04/2013
Financial Manager
CA (SA), Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting, BAccounting
Non EE
Availability: 30 days
R400 000 per annum
Recently qualified CA (SA), he completed his articles in December 2011 and decided to stay on at the firm for another year. He considers himself a leader who would thrive in a high responsibility role and a formal environment. This candidate considers himself to be a very positive person, extroverted, outgoing and a people’s person. He lists his strengths as the following: excellent people management, able to prioritize tasks, innovative and is able to think “out of the box.” He believes he works best in a pressurised, task driven environment where he will be challenged and where he would be able to demonstrate his skills and knowledge by adding value to his employer. Skills: Pastel, Caseware, Excel.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: angie@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-AM2-02/04/2013
Financial Manager
CA (SA), BCompt Honours (CTA), BCompt
Non EE
Availability: 1 calendar month
R600 000 per annum
Qualified CA (SA) with four years post articles experience seeking financial management roles where he would be more involved in the day to day operations of the business. This candidate presents as a highly motivated individual, passionate about his career and confident in his abilities. He describes himself as someone who gets to the point, is self-motivated and thrives on challenges. He believes he adds value by being highly analytical, able to identify weaknesses and having an excellent understanding of business. Skills: Pastel, Accpac, VIP Payroll, Caseware, Excel.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: angie@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-AM1-02/04/2013
Financial Manager
Honours in Business Management, BCompt
Non EE
Availability: immediate
R384 000 per annum
A strong communicator; confident and well versed. This individual tells me of his personality, that he is balanced and outgoing, of his work ethic that he is hands-on, a hard worker, handles pressure well and will not shy away from a challenge. He completed articles through PWC mid-2009 and has three years’ post articles experience in an FM role. Immediately after articles he was contracted to a start-up company, where he was instrumental in the setup phase. Experience included full function Financial Management, which included staff management, payroll, fixed assets and reporting.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: mia@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-MS2-02/04/2013
Financial Manager / Financial Accountant
CA (SA), CTA, BComm Accounting
Non EE
Availability: 1 week
R650 000 per annum negotiable
Six years post articles experience gained in Manufacturing, Mining & Aviation sectors; this professionally presented CA is presently on contract to end April and looking to secure a well suited opportunity in a permanent capacity. She boasts an impressive CV with experienced gained in staff management, SOX compliance, asset ledger maintenance, forecasting and maintenance of intercompany accounts with foreign group companies. Accounting software exposure includes SAP, JD Edwards and Hyperion.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: mia@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-MS1-02/04/2013
Financial Manager / Financial Accountant
CA (SA), CTA, BComm Accounting
Non EE
Availability: 1 week
R650 000 per annum negotiable
Six years post articles experience gained in Manufacturing, Mining & Aviation sectors; this professionally presented CA is presently on contract to end April and looking to secure a well suited opportunity in a permanent capacity. She boasts an impressive CV with experienced gained in staff management, SOX compliance, asset ledger maintenance, forecasting and maintenance of intercompany accounts with foreign group companies. Accounting software exposure includes SAP, JD Edwards and Hyperion.
For further details please contact your personal CA consultant, alternatively please email
Email: mia@ca.co.za
Ref No: TYG-MS1-02/04/2013