Assurance Training Contract 2026 CA Programme (Johannesburg)

EY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their External Audit team on a 36-month training contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful audit work, helping clients meet their reporting requirements while gaining invaluable professional development through tailored coaching and diverse experiences. Candidates will be part of a dynamic team that values inclusivity and curiosity, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovation. With a strong focus on personal well-being and career advancement, this position is ideal for those eager to make a positive impact in their careers and communities.

Benefits

Generous study leave for ITC and APC exam

Fully funded ITC, APC related Board courses

Settling-in bonus upon joining

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting CA Stream or equivalent required for the role.
• Candidates should exhibit an agile mindset and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and delivery of assurance engagements.
• Document audit procedures and communicate potential issues.

Skills

Agile Mindset

Curiosity

Inclusivity

Education

BCom Accounting CA Stream or equivalent

Job description

Join our External Audit team on a 36 month training contract and you will help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of their financial statements. In addition, you will conduct timely and constructive discussions with the management on accounting and reporting matters, and provide a robust and clear perspective to audit committees.

You will experience professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements.
2. Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, audit client's engagement history, and planned audit approach.
3. Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the assurance team.

What we look for

1. You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
2. You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
3. You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

Qualifications

1. BCom Accounting CA Stream or equivalent

What’s in it for you

1. Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
2. Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
3. Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
4. Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.
5. Generous study leave for ITC and APC exam.
6. Fully funded ITC, APC related Board courses and get paid a settling-in bonus upon joining to help you get work ready.

What you can expect

1. Submit your CV, ID and fully up-to-date academic transcripts when applying.
2. All candidates can expect to be invited for an in person or video interview with one of our dynamic Graduate Recruiters.