Saica Trainee Accountant

SAICA TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT
Location: Menlo Park, Pretoria
Salary: R 16 000, 00 (R 192 000 00 per annum) + Study bursary
Starting Date: ASAP

Our client is a well-established auditing practice, which is registered with IRBA and SAICA and as a training office for the auditing elective. They have a great team and culture, and give their SAICA trainees a well-rounded and complete training experience to enable their trainees to grow and develop into Chartered Accountants of the future.
REQUIREMENT: Completion of a SAICA accredited Bachelor’s degree, or at an advanced stage of completion of a SAICA accredited Bachelor’s degree. The Saica Trainee
They must have completed their Degree, or in their final year but it’s a Degree, not Diploma

Duties and responsibilities:
 Working under the guidance of experienced Chartered Accountants / SAIPA Professional Accountants / Registered Auditors
 Hands-on working environment with active participation in all aspects of rendering services to clients
 Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, management accounts, and tax returns
 Conducting audits and assurance engagements in compliance with auditing standards
 Participating in client meetings and liaising with clients on financial matters
 Developing a strong understanding of accounting principles, tax laws, and auditing procedures
 Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices
 Working collaboratively with team members to deliver high-quality services to clients
 Actively pursuing the completion of a SAICA accredited bachelor’s degree if the degree is not yet completed
 Duties and competencies as set out in the SAICA Training Regulations
All applicants must meet all the following requirements:
 Must be proficient in English - read, write and speak, and basic Afrikaans
 Must agree to complete the SAICA training contract, for the Trainee Accountant to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (SA)

Study requirement:
At an advanced stage of completion of a SAICA accredited bachelor’s degree, or Qualify to do a conversion course if the degree is not SAICA accredited, or Completion of a SAICA accredited bachelor’s degree
 Trainee Accountant must enroll as follows:
o Enroll to continue with the SAICA accredited bachelor’s studies, or
o Enroll for a SAICA accredited postgraduate degree, or
o Enroll for a SAICA accredited bridging course.
 Strong academic record: Applicants with a poor academic record will not be considered
 Must be fully computer literate: MS Office
 Valid SA drivers’ licence
 Resident in Pretoria or willing to relocate to Pretoria, or be within reasonable travelling distance of Pretoria for daily commuting to the office in Menlo Park, Pretoria.