Assurance Training Contract 2026 CA Programme (Durban)

EY; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking driven individuals to join their External Audit team on a 36-month training contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills while assisting clients in meeting their financial reporting requirements. You'll engage in meaningful discussions with management and audit committees, providing valuable insights. With a focus on personal growth, you'll benefit from tailored coaching and diverse experiences that will help you become a leader in the field. Join a dynamic team committed to building a better working world and enhancing your career journey.

Benefits

Generous study leave for ITC and APC exam

Fully funded ITC, APC related Board courses

Settling-in bonus upon joining

Continuous investment in personal well-being

Future-focused courses and development programs

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting CA Stream or equivalent is essential for this role.
• CTA/ PGDA qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of assurance engagements.
• Document audit procedures and communicate findings to the team.
• Identify potential audit issues from financial statement analysis.

Skills

Agile mindset

Curiosity

Inclusivity

Education

BCom Accounting CA Stream or equivalent

CTA/ PGDA qualified

Job description

What if we didn't focus on who you are now, but who you could become?

Here at EY, you'll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We'll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you'll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

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

• Support the planning, execution and delivery of assurance engagements.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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:

• BCom Accounting CA Stream or equivalent
• CTA/ PGDA qualified

What's in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds - both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• 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.
• Generous study leave for ITC and APC exam
• 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

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