BDO Wave_ACCA Trainee Accountant_2027 Intake (Gqeberha)

BDO; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Paid study leave

Tuition costs covered

Job summary

BDO Wave in Gqeberha is inviting applications for the ACCA Trainee Accountant 2027 intake. The 3-year training contract will provide hands-on experience in the audit division and support to write ACCA strategic level exams.

First-year trainees start January 2027, with exposure to planning through to completion, risk assessments, and reporting. The program emphasises broad commercial exposure, teamwork, and developing professional judgement.

Qualifications

• ACCA-accredited degree with auditing as a major subject.
• Willingness to learn and meet deadlines.
• Excellent English; strong stakeholder communication.
• Ability to work in diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in audits from planning through to completion and gain exposure to the full audit cycle.
• Support planning by preparing audit planning documents and risk assessments.
• Perform audit procedures across financial statement areas such as payroll, cash and bank, revenue, cost of sales, expenses, PPE.
• Evaluate evidence to assess material misstatements and document findings clearly.
• Escalate issues to senior team members and assist in resolving queries.
• Contribute to completion procedures and drafting audit reports.
• Develop professional judgement by linking audit findings to business risks.

Skills

Willingness to learn

English proficiency

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Growth mindset

Education

ACCA accredited degree

Job description

BDO Wave_ACCA Trainee Accountant_2027 Intake (Gqeberha) (Port Elizabeth)

2026/08/11

Reference Number

BDOWAVE-GR65-ACCA26-PE-12FEB26-MM

Description

The ACCA Accountant Traineeship is a 3-year training Contract whereby you will gain the relevant experience in order to register as a Chartered Certified Accountant with ACCA.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for January 2027 where first-year trainees will start their training contract within the BDO Wave Audit division based in Gqeberha. The training contract will ensure that you obtain the support to write the strategic level exams and achieve the competencies required to register with ACCA. You will be equipped with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Wave Audit professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO Wave to deliver exceptional client service.

Study support:

• Exam and tuition costs covered by BDO Wave for the first attempt of your ACCA Strategic Level exams
• Lecture preparation with an approved Learning Service Provider covered by BDO Wave
• Paid study leave

Requirements

Education:

• ACCA accredited degree from an approved university with auditing as one of the major subjects, preferably completed 2025 or 2026

Skills:

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to the audit team
• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• Flexible in terms of working hours when required
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Team player
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth
• Ability to work within diverse teams
• Strong organisational ability.

Audit (Technical)

• Assist in the delivery of audits from planning through to completion, gaining exposure to the full audit cycle
• Support planning activities by preparing audit planning documents, creating system notes, and contributing to risk assessments
• During execution, perform audit procedures across financial statement areas such as payroll, cash and bank, revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and property, plant and equipment (PPE)
• Evaluate evidence to assess whether there is a risk of material misstatement within financial data and document findings clearly
• Escalate issues identified to senior team members and assist in resolving queries
• Contribute to completion procedures, including final analytical reviews, clearing outstanding queries, preparing completion checklists, and assisting in drafting audit reports
• Develop professional judgement by linking audit findings to business risks and industry context

Administration

• Complete monthly feedback forms by requesting input from managers on work performed during audit engagements
• Track and update monthly skills reviews within the Learning & Training System (LTS) to monitor competencies obtained, supporting sign-off at the end of the training contract
• Prepare and deliver presentations, and actively participate in team presentations to build professional communication skills