Office of the CEO - CA(SA)

In brief

**Overview** CodeConnect Staffing is recruiting for a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) to join the Office of the CEO for a dynamic organization. This in-office position, located in Sandton, JHB, reports directly to the CEO. The role is designed for a commercially minded Chartered Accountant to serve as a trusted strategic partner, focusing on strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and new business opportunities rather than traditional Executive Assistant or accounting duties. It offers hands-on exposure to business strategy, operations, mergers and acquisitions, project execution, and executive-level decision-making. **What you will do** * Support the CEO in evaluating and executing strategic projects and business initiatives. * Translate strategic priorities into practical plans, timelines and deliverables. * Conduct financial analysis, modelling, valuations and commercial assessments. * Develop business cases and assess potential investments, acquisitions and growth opportunities. * Conduct market research, benchmarking and competitor analysis. * Identify opportunities to improve business processes and operational efficiencies. * Track project progress, risks, budgets and performance measures. * Coordinate projects across multiple business functions and stakeholders. * Prepare executive reports, presentations, proposals and recommendations. * Monitor strategic priorities and executive KPIs. * Support the management of BBBEE-related projects and initiatives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Qualified Chartered Accountant – CA(SA). * Completed SAICA articles. * Strong financial modelling, analytical and commercial capabilities. * Exposure to strategic projects, business improvement or executive-level reporting. * One to three years of post-articles experience would be advantageous. * Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, valuations or transaction advisory would be beneficial. * Newly qualified CAs with strong commercial acumen and an interest in strategy and operations are encouraged to apply. * **Key Competencies:** * Financial modelling and analysis * Business valuations * Commercial and strategic thinking * Project management * Mergers and acquisitions support * Process improvement * Stakeholder management * Executive reporting * Problem-solving and sound judgement * Strong communication and attention to detail **Who should apply** A commercially minded Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) seeking to move beyond traditional technical finance into business strategy, operations, mergers and acquisitions, project execution, and executive-level decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modelling, analytical, and commercial capabilities. Newly qualified CAs with strong commercial acumen and an interest in strategy and operations are specifically encouraged. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/sandton/office-of-the-ceo-ca-sa-id-7607628 Source: jobmail

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