About the position
Purpose of the Job:
Trainee auditor under a SAICA training contract, gaining professional skills through supervised audit work and practical experience using the CaseWare audit methodology.
Required Qualifications:
- 3-Year Contract: BCom Accounting or equivalent meeting SAICA requirements (CTA or equivalent).
- Extended Contract (4–5 Years): For candidates not meeting 3-year entry requirements.
- SAICA Registration: Must be registered or eligible to register as a SAICA trainee.
- Accounting Systems: Xero or Pastel experience advantageous.
Technical Competencies & Experience:
- Prepare clear and complete audit work papers.
- Perform and document audit testing.
- Prepare financial statements.
- Complete CaseWare audit procedures and templates.
- Support independent review engagements and attend stock takes to test inventory existence and completeness.
- Contribute to accounting, VAT, payroll, tax, and management accounts work.
- Keep the SAICA logbook updated, participate in training and development sessions, attend required CPD activities, and actively engage in career growth discussions.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Integrity and honesty.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Please Note - Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- SAICA
- Audit Clerk
- Xero
- Pastel
