Audit & Assurance: Trainee Accountant (External Audit) - Contract (KZN/JHB/CPT)

myDeloitte; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Trainee Accountant for an external audit contract. The role requires conducting statutory audits under senior guidance, evaluating internal controls and policies, and mentoring junior trainees. Ideal candidates must possess a relevant SAICA accredited postgraduate degree and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This opportunity promises a valuable experience in a supportive work environment focused on professional development.

Qualifications

• Trainee will perform statutory external audits under senior guidance.
• Evaluate a company's internal controls and policies.
• Provide leadership to junior trainees on audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Perform external audits in accordance with specific laws.
• Evaluate internal controls, policies, and guidelines.
• Ensure adequate and functional company policies.

Skills

Ability to prioritise

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation ability

In-depth understanding of business operations

Strong analytical skills

Strong business acumen skills

Strong Leadership skills

Ability to deal with pressure

Strong relationship building skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Relevant SAICA accredited post graduate degree, CTA or the equivalent

Job description

Audit & Assurance: Trainee Accountant (External Audit) - Contract (KZN/JHB/CPT)

• Full-time

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

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Deloitte offers career opportunities across Internal Client Services, Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L)and our Consulting services business, which is made up ofStrategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T)andTechnology & Transformation (T&T).

Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.

Main purpose

A trainee works under the guidance of a senior professional to perform statutory external audits in accordance with specific laws and rules, on financial statements of a company; government entity or organisation. This process includes evaluating a company's internal controls, policies and guidelines, and to ensure that such policies are adequate and functional. A trainee is also required to provide leadership and guidance to junior trainees on external audit engagements.

Required qualifications

• Relevant SAICA accredited post graduate degree, CTA or the equivalent

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to prioritise
• Excellent communication skills across all mediums
• Negotiation ability
• In-depth understanding of business operations
• Ability to think strategically as well as understand the detail
• Have strong analytical skills
• Have strong business acumen skills
• Strong Leadership skills
• Highly influential
• Ability to deal with pressure
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Flexibility and embracing of change
• Ability to actively engage with people at all levels
• Strong relationship building skills
• Focused on client service and satisfaction
• Ability to work in a team
• High level of energy and enthusiasm

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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