2027 Saica Trainee Accountant Audit-Financial Services, Cape Town

Bdo South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO South Africa invites applications for the SAICA Accountant Traineeship (3-year contract) within our Financial Services division, starting in 2027 for first-year trainees. You will learn SAICA competencies to qualify as a Chartered Accountant and gain practical audit exposure from day one.

You will work in a fast-paced, mentorship-driven environment with opportunities to engage with clients in banking, asset management, funds and insurance, within a six-office SA network that supports growth

Qualifications

• SAICA competencies to pass APC and register as Chartered Accountant.
• 3-year training contract for SAICA Accountant Traineeship in FS division.
• Traineeship starts for 2027 first year trainees.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on involvement in audit work from day one.
• Exposure to clients across the financial services sector.
• Participate in training and skills development programs.

Skills

FS exposure

Client liaison

Mentorship

Innovative thinking

Education

SAICA Trainee Admission

Job description

So, you are considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.

You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.

We know that it’s important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You’ll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION – GLOBALLY CONNECTED

BDO’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,617 offices – and we’re all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards.

OUR PURPOSE

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

Our mission defines who we are and why we exist. It’s our core purpose. We play a big role in helping our clients and people achieve their dreams. Our mission keeps us grounded and humble about our impact on people’s lives every day.

What you can expect when you join BDO.

1. A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities
2. A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
3. Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
4. A mentor to guide and challenge you
5. Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
6. Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
7. A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
8. Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
9. Hands‑on involvement in audit work from the day you join
10. A choice of six offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Nelspruit, Roodepoort, Stellenbosch.
11. A firm big enough to be able to access the best group of experts for a client’s needs from our national and international network, and small enough to be responsive and innovative in tackling challenges.

The SAICA Accountant Traineeship is a 3 Year Training Contract whereby you will learn all the necessary SAICA competencies to pass your APC qualification in order to register as a Chartered Accountant.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2027 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Financial Services (FS) division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the SAICA competencies to register as a Chartered Accountant and equip you with specialist expertise and experience in the Banking, Insurance, Asset Management and Funds industries. As a BDO Financial Services professional, you’ll work in a fast‑paced, innovative and technology driven environment and help BDO’s established FS business to deliver exceptional client service and further disrupt and transform the FS industry.

We are looking for candidates who would like:

• Exposure and specialization in the financial services sector, which includes banking, asset management, stock broking, investment management, funds and insurance companies;
• Hands on experience with clients and management;
• Open door policy with managers and partners;
• Innovative and disruptive thinking;
• A supportive environment that is focused on skills development and professionalism.