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

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 KPMG 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