Location: South Africa (Fully Remote)

Contract Type: Full-time

Qualification Required: Chartered Accountant (SA) – CA(SA)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Audit & Accounts Senior, fully qualified CA(SA), to join our team in a 100% remote capacity. This role suits a self-driven professional with strong technical expertise who can manage audit engagements and accounts preparation independently while collaborating effectively with a distributed team.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality audit and financial reporting work for a diverse client portfolio, while maintaining excellent communication and service standards in a remote working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Audit

• Lead audit engagements from planning through to completion in a remote setting

• Prepare and review audit working papers in line with ISA requirements

• Identify audit risks and design appropriate audit procedures

• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide remote coaching and feedback

• Draft audit findings, management letters, and audit reports

• Liaise with clients via video calls, email, and shared platforms to resolve queries

Accounts & Reporting

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements (FRS102)

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act and relevant accounting standards

• Review trial balances, reconciliations, and supporting schedules

• Assist with consolidations where required

• Support year-end and periodic reporting deadlines

Client & Team Interaction

• Act as a primary client contact on engagements

• Manage deadlines, budgets, and deliverables independently

• Support and mentor junior team members remotely

• Contribute to continuous improvement of remote audit and reporting processes

• Assist managers and partners with ad-hoc technical and advisory work

Key Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) – CA(SA) (essential)

• Completed SAICA articles

• Strong audit and financial reporting technical knowledge

• Proven experience in audit and accounts preparation

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple engagements remotely

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and professional judgement

• Experience with CCH, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar systems (advantageous)

Remote Working Requirements

• Reliable high-speed internet connection

• Suitable home office setup

• Comfortable working across virtual platforms and time zones

• Strong time management and self-discipline

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

• Fully remote working – no office requirement

• Exposure to an international client base

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

• Clear opportunities for career progression