2029 SAICA Trainee

BDO South Africa; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO South Africa invites applications for SAICA Accountant Traineeship in Durban. The 3-year training contract focuses on gaining SAICA competencies to pass APC and become a Chartered Accountant.

Trainees will work across the Audit division, engaging with varied clients and gaining hands-on experience from day one. You will join a supportive, mentor-guided environment that fosters professional growth, exposure to both large listed and entrepreneurial clients, and opportunities across our

Qualifications

• Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent SAICA recognised qualification required.
• Trainees will undergo SAICA accredited training and APC preparation.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on audit experience from day one.
• Work with a range of clients from diverse sectors.
• Contribute to client service excellence and professional standards.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Technical ability

Attention to detail

Communication

Client relation

Professional judgment

Self-development

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Honours / PGDA / CTA

Job description

What You Can Expect When You Join BDO.

• A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities
• A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
• Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
• A mentor to guide and challenge you
• Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
• Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
• A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
• Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
• Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join
• 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.
• 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 2025 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the SAICA competencies to register as a Chartered Accountant and equip you with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Audit professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO to deliver exceptional client service.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Would Like

• Exposure to a broad range of client sectors;
• Hands on experience with clients and management;
• Open door policy with managers and partners;
• To learn about a broad range of businesses from listed entities to entrepreneurial start ups;
• A supportive environment that is focused on skills development and professionalism.

Requirements

• Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent level qualification at a SAICA recognised University.

Competencies

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to audit team;
• Strong technical ability;
• High level of attention to detail and analytical and problem solving abilities;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to relate to clients;
• Ability to apply sound professional judgment;
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth;
• Ability to work within diverse teams;
• Strong organisational ability.

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