SAIPA Trainee Accountant – Trusts & Financial Reporting

Stonehage Fleming; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Corient is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join our team in Cape Town as part of the SAIPA training programme. You will maintain accounting records for offshore and onshore trusts and companies, prepare timely financial statements, and collaborate with team members across Cape Town and Johannesburg, as well as external stakeholders.

The role requires engagement with the Trust Administrator and other offices to ensure accurate reporting, tax compliance, and timely updates for clients.

Qualifications

• SAIPA-accredited degree with core SAIPA subjects including Financial Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing.
• Knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and trusts/investments.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and maintain trial balance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts up to trial balance and prepare onshore financial statements.
• Maintain entity ledgers and ensure up-to-date records.
• Coordinate with external service providers for reports, tax, and statutory returns.
• Liaise with Trust Administrator and Middle Office for supporting documents.
• Provide client reporting packs and meeting preparation.
• Prepare reports for local and international tax purposes.

Skills

IFRS for SMEs

Trusts understanding

Investments knowledge

Financial statement interpretation

Caseware

Xero

Microsoft Office

Education

SAIPA-accredited degree

Tools

Caseware

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corient is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join our team in Cape Town as part of the SAIPA training programme. You will maintain accounting records for offshore and onshore trusts and companies, prepare timely financial statements, and collaborate with team members across Cape Town and Johannesburg, as well as external stakeholders.

The role requires engagement with the Trust Administrator and other offices to ensure accurate reporting, tax compliance, and timely updates for clients.