Junior Auditor - Full-time

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Comprehensive training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 has partnered with a reputable firm of chartered accountants in Benoni to hire a Junior Auditor. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in financial auditing under the guidance of senior auditors.

You will assist in planning, fieldwork, and reporting, develop technical auditing skills, and learn to analyze financial statements while building a career in auditing. The role is office-based in Gauteng for motivated graduates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Auditing.
• Currently pursuing or completion of SAICA articles or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the auditing profession.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior auditors in planning and executing financial audits.
• Perform audit fieldwork, testing internal controls and substantiating assertions.
• Gather and analyze audit evidence, documenting findings per standards.
• Prepare working papers and draft audit reports.
• Communicate effectively with client personnel to obtain information.
• Identify potential issues and discuss with audit senior.
• Participate in inventory counts and client site assignments.
• Maintain knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Support the team in meeting deadlines and client expectations.
• Develop professional knowledge and skills through training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Auditing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable firm of chartered accountants, is seeking an enthusiastic and diligent Junior Auditor to join their dynamic audit team. This is an exciting entry-level position offering invaluable experience in financial auditing. The Junior Auditor will work under the guidance of senior auditors, assisting with various aspects of audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting. We are looking for a bright, motivated individual with a strong academic background in accounting and a keen interest in the auditing profession. This role requires a candidate who is eager to learn, possesses excellent analytical skills, and is committed to developing a successful career in auditing. The position is based in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA , and requires a candidate willing to work in the office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior auditors in planning and executing financial audits.
• Perform audit fieldwork, including testing internal controls and substantiating financial statement assertions.
• Gather and analyze audit evidence, documenting findings in accordance with audit standards.
• Prepare audit working papers and draft audit reports.
• Communicate effectively with client personnel to obtain necessary information.
• Identify potential audit issues and discuss them with the audit senior.
• Participate in inventory counts and other client site assignments.
• Maintain an understanding of relevant auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Support the team in meeting audit deadlines and client expectations.
• Continuously develop professional knowledge and skills through training and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Auditing.
• Currently pursuing or completion of a professional qualification such as SAICA (Articles) or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the auditing profession.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced auditors.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of industries and clients.
• Support towards professional qualification development (e.g., articles program).
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing firm.
• Located in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA , with convenient access.
• Exposure to diverse audit methodologies and best practices.