SAICA Trainee Clerk

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance in South Africa seeks a Trainee Clerk to support audit fieldwork, prepare working papers, and assist with financial statement preparation, under SAICA training requirements.

You will work closely with Audit Seniors, Managers and fellow trainees to develop practical audit and accounting experience, liaise with clients, and ensure deadlines are met.

The role is ideal for candidates pursuing SAICA traineeship with strong attention to detail and communication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or intending to complete a SAICA traineeship.
• Auditing or accounting experience is a plus for those completing articles.
• Strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well in a team.
• Candidates at different stages of SAICA training will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit fieldwork and engagements.
• Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and related accounting work.
• Work closely with Audit Seniors, Managers and fellow Trainee Clerks.
• Support junior team members during audit engagements where required.
• Liaise professionally with clients and respond to audit queries.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Develop practical audit and accounting experience in line with SAICA training requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

SAICA training

Education

SAICA-accredited accounting qualification

Job description

Job Description:

• Assist with audit fieldwork and engagements
• Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation
• Assist with financial statement preparation and related accounting work
• Work closely with Audit Seniors, Managers and fellow Trainee Clerks
• Support junior team members during audit engagements where required
• Liaise professionally with clients and respond to audit queries
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Develop practical audit and accounting experience in line with SAICA training requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Candidates should be pursuing or intending to complete a SAICA traineeship
• Previous audit or accounting experience will be advantageous for candidates already completing their articles
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Candidates at different stages of their SAICA training will be considered

Qualification:

• Relevant SAICA-accredited accounting qualification, completed or in progress