Saica Graduate Accountant

SAICA GRADUATE ACCOUNTANT
Location: Menlo Park, Pretoria
Salary: R26, 900 per month, R322, 800 per annum + Study bursary
Starting Date: ASAP

Our client is a well-established auditing practice, registered with IRBA and SAICA as a training office for the auditing elective, and has a vacancy for a SAICA Graduate Accountant.

Position Overview:
SAICA Graduate Accountant: candidate who has completed their SAICA training Contract with a small firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors. Our client will also consider a SAIPA Graduate Accountant, which is a candidate who has completed their SAIPA training contract, provided the training contract was with a small firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors.

Requirements:
Completion of a SAICA accredited Bachelor’s degree, or at an advanced stage of completion of a SAICA accredited Bachelor’s degree. Candidates must enrol to continue with their SAICA accredited Bachelor’s studies. They must have completed their articles and be studying towards their BCom Accounting Degree.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Working under the guidance of experienced Chartered Accountants / SAIPA Professional Accountants / Registered Auditors.
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.

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Proficient in English - read, write, and speak, and basic Afrikaans.
2. Strong academic record: Applicants with a poor academic record will not be considered.
3. Fully computer literate with experience in Caseware, tax software, MS Office, Accounting programs, and eFiling.
4. Valid SA drivers licence.
5. Resident in Pretoria or willing to relocate to Pretoria, or be within reasonable travelling distance of Pretoria for daily commuting to the office in Menlo Park, Pretoria.