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ZAR 50,000 - 200,000

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Job summary

Join a leading firm in South Africa as a SAICA Trainee Accountant in Audit, focusing on client service and professional growth. This is a 3-year program designed to prepare you for your CPA, offering mentorship, diverse experiences across client sectors, and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Continuous growth and development opportunities
Friendly, supportive environment
Networking opportunities through Sports & Social events
Hands-on involvement in audit work

Qualifications

  • Willingness to learn, energetic and aspirational attitude.
  • Strong technical skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Involvement in audit work from day one.
  • Exposure to diverse client sectors and hands-on experience with clients.

Skills

Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Problem-solving abilities
Effective communication skills
Ability to work in diverse teams

Education

Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent

Job description

SAICA Trainee Accountant – Audit, Johannesburg

Join BDO South Africa as a Trainee Accountant in Audit

Considering a traineeship in South Africa?

BDO, the South African member of the global BDO network—one of the fastest-growing professional services networks worldwide—offers an excellent opportunity for your career development. With representation in over 160 countries and territories, including 58 in Africa, BDO is a truly international firm. We are committed to making a meaningful impact professionally and within local communities.

At BDO, you'll find a purpose-driven environment that values your growth and contribution. Our purpose is PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS. Our mission defines who we are and why we exist. We aim to help our clients and our people realize their aspirations every day.

When you join BDO, you can expect:

  1. A culture of continuous growth and development opportunities
  2. A friendly, supportive environment with teammates on a similar journey
  3. Open-door collaboration policy, including access to our CEO
  4. Mentorship to guide and challenge you
  5. Exposure to diverse clients, from large JSE-listed companies to small owner-managed businesses
  6. Participation in CSI initiatives to give back to the community
  7. Networking opportunities through Sports & Social events
  8. Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
  9. Hands-on involvement in audit work from day one
  10. Availability of six offices across South Africa offering audit services

Note: Our other offices focus on Advisory services; traineeships are not available in Nelspruit, Roodepoort, or Stellenbosch.

The SAICA Accountant Traineeship is a 3-year training contract designed to equip you with the competencies needed to pass the APC and register as a Chartered Accountant.

This opportunity is open to first-year trainees starting within the BDO Audit division, providing broad experience across various sectors. As a BDO Audit professional, you'll operate in a fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional client service. We seek candidates eager to:

  • Gain exposure to diverse client sectors
  • Acquire hands-on experience with clients and management
  • Work within an open-door environment with managers and partners
  • Learn about a range of businesses, from listed entities to startups
  • Develop skills in a supportive, professional environment

Requirements:

  • Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent qualification from a SAICA-recognized university

Competencies:

  • Willingness to learn, energetic and aspirational attitude
  • Strong technical skills
  • Attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to relate well with clients
  • Sound professional judgment
  • Commitment to personal growth
  • Ability to work in diverse teams
  • Strong organizational skills

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