Junior to Mid-Level Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))

About the role

Lyceum College is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) to take responsibility for Group financial management and statutory compliance across multiple entities. The role suits a hands-on CA who wants to grow within a Group finance environment, gain exposure to strategic decision-making and own core financial functions with executive support. The successful candidate must be based in Cape Town.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules for Group entities, and assist with consolidations and inter-company reconciliations
• Prepare and review annual financial statements, and handle budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow reporting
• Carry out variance analysis and prepare management commentary
• Manage statutory compliance under IFRS, the Companies Act and tax legislation, and prepare VAT, provisional tax and other statutory returns
• Coordinate with external auditors and maintain internal controls and financial governance
• Support management on operational and strategic initiatives, including financial modelling, cost analysis and scenario planning
• Monitor financial performance, support inter-company billing and Group reporting, and oversee debtors, creditors and payment cycles
• Support banking and treasury administration, and guide junior finance staff or outsourced providers where applicable

Required profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
• 0-3 years of post-articles experience; exposure to group reporting or multi-entity environments is advantageous
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and tax principles
• Must reside in Cape Town (non-negotiable)

Required skills

• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
• Attention to detail, analytical skills and ability to manage deadlines independently
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement