SAICA Article Clerk

Smith Garb & Associates; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable auditing firm in Pretoria is seeking aspiring Chartered Accountants (SA) to join their team as CA Trainees. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates with a relevant SAICA approved degree or students in their second or third year of study. The successful candidates will engage in a comprehensive three-year training contract, gaining practical experience while working closely with established Chartered Accountants. Applicants must be computer literate, possess a valid driver’s license, and submit necessary documentation with their application.

Qualifications

• Must intend to complete the full three-year SAICA Training Contract.
• Must have a SAICA approved relevant degree.
• Must have own transport and a valid SA driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of experienced Chartered Accountants.
• Assist with preparing financial statements and tax returns.
• Conduct audits and assurance engagements.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

SAICA approved relevant degree

Job description

SUMMARY :

Are you an aspiring CA (SA) looking to complete their SAICA articles?

An Auditing and Accounting concern, based in Pretoria, is looking for a B Acc / B Bus Sci (Acc) / B Com Accounting / B Compt (Financial Accounting) graduate to join their team. Students who have started their second / third year of studies this year (2025) as well as those who graduated 2024 / who are graduating this year, 2025, will be considered.

This is a well-established auditing practice, registered with IRBA and with SAICA and as a training office with SAICA for the auditing elective. As an accredited training office, their goal is to give our SAICA Trainee Accountants a well-rounded and complete training experience to enable our Trainee Accountants to grow and develop into Chartered Accountants of the future. A fantastic opportunity!

POSITION INFO :

Essential qualifications and traits :

• Must have the intention to complete the full three-year SAICA Training Contract, or the remainder of the SAICA Training Contract if the trainee is transferring from an out-of-town firm, in order to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (SA);
• Must have completed a SAICA approved relevant degree from an approved tertiary institution which qualifies the trainee to enter into a SAICA Training Contract;
• Must be computer literate;
• Must have own transport and a valid SA driver’s license .

Duties will include :

1. Working under the guidance of experienced Chartered Accountants

2. Hands-on working environment with active participation in all aspects of rendering services to clients.

3. Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, management accounts, and tax returns.

4. Conducting audits and assurance engagements in compliance with auditing standards.

5. Participating in client meetings and liaising with clients on financial matters.

6. Developing a strong understanding of accounting principles, tax laws, and auditing procedures.

7. Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

8. Working collaboratively with team members to deliver high-quality services to clients.

9. Actively pursuing the completion of a SAICA accredited bachelor’s degree if the degree is not yet completed.

10. Duties and competencies as set out in the SAICA Training Regulations.

Please attach the following with your application :

• Marks for all university studies.
• Matric certificate.

NOTE : APPLICANTS WITHOUT THE ABOVE ATTACHED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED