Job: Trainee Accountant (CA)

Company : KPMG; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa invites applications for a Trainee Accountant CA(SA) internship. The program supports you with in-house board exams and a dedicated learning and development team to become a Chartered Accountant.

Responsibilities include assisting with audits, examining financial records, and preparing working papers while meeting strict deadlines under senior guidance. This role targets SAICA-eligible candidates pursuing BCom/BBusSci with CA streams.

Qualifications

• Must be SAICA-eligible for CPA/CA trajectory.
• Pursuing a degree with CA streams (BCom/BBusSci) from SAICA-accredited university.
• CTA or equivalent SAICA qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial statement audits for clients.
• Examine and analyse financial records and accounting information.
• Perform audit procedures and gather supporting evidence.
• Test financial controls and identify potential risks or discrepancies.
• Prepare audit working papers and documentation.
• Work with senior team members and communicate with clients.

Education

Matric students

1st year of a 4-year BCom

2nd year of a 5-year BBusSci programme (SAICA)

BCom majoring in Financial Accounting (CA Stream)

BBusSci Finance with Accounting (CA Stream) or equivalent

CTA or equivalent (SAICA)

Job description

KPMG is a firm which provides you with an exciting and diverse experience during your articles.We provide you with excellent support structures to ensure your wellbeing and personal development. This includes in-house board exams and a dedicated learning and development team committed to making you the best Chartered Accountant you can be.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial statement audits for clients.
• Examine and analyse financial records and accounting information.
• Perform audit procedures and gather supporting evidence.
• Test financial controls and identify potential risks or discrepancies.
• Prepare audit working papers and documentation.
• Work with senior team members and communicate with clients.
• Meet strict deadlines and manage multiple assignments.

Qualifications

• Matric students, or
• Students in 1st year of a 4-year BCom, or
• Students in 2nd year of a 5-year BBusSci programme at a SAICA-accredited university.
• BCom majoring in Financial Accounting (CA Stream), or
• BBusSci Finance with Accounting (CA Stream) or equivalent, and
• CTA or equivalent from a SAICA-accredited university.

Hiring organization

KPMG

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Trainee Accountant CA(SA) - Gauteng 2028