Executive Assistant / CA(SA)

Job Specifics

• Location: Sandton, JHB
  
• Reports to: CEO (Office of the CEO)
  
• Work Model: In-office 
  

Role Overview

A dynamic organisation is seeking a commercially minded Chartered Accountant to work closely with the CEO on strategic initiatives, operational improvement projects and new business opportunities.

This is not a traditional Executive Assistant or accounting role. It offers a CA(SA) the opportunity to move beyond technical finance and gain hands-on exposure to business strategy, operations, mergers and acquisitions, project execution and executive-level decision-making.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, helping to assess opportunities, translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and drive key projects across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
  

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