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.

Knowing your business, principles and culture is our business.

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 1^st 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