Trainee Accountant CA(SA) - Gqeberha 2029

Forvis Mazars Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm in Gqeberha is seeking Trainee Accountants to join a 3-year training programme. Candidates will gain audit experience across various industries while preparing for CA(SA) qualifications. The ideal applicant is currently studying an Accounting degree and has completed PGDA. The firm promotes a culture of diversity and professional growth, ensuring a supportive environment for all trainees.

Benefits

Strong focus on training and development

Access to resources and support

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards an Accounting degree at a SAICA-accredited university.
• Candidates must have completed PGDA prior to joining the firm.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures on various clients.
• Progress to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (SA).
• Prepare for and write the ITC and APC exams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Matric with university entrance

Accounting degree at a SAICA-accredited university

Job description

Job title : Trainee Accountant CA(SA) - Gqeberha 2029

Job Location : Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth

Deadline : December 31, 2025

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Job Description

• Are you hungry to become the CA(SA) of the future acquiring the digital, business and professional acumen needed for the fast pace and ever-evolving world that we live in?
• Do you aspire to grow your skills in a dynamic and stimulating work environment?
• Do you want to be part of a firm with a track record of uninterrupted responsible growth?
• Are you innovative and adaptable, with an appetite for teamwork?
• Would you like your voice to be heard and your contribution to be valued?

If you answered ‘yes’ to the above, here are some facts you may also want to say ‘yes’ to!

• An international audit firm
• 40 000+ professionals in over 100 countries
• Clients across various specialisations
• Strong focus on training and development
• 52% of our workforce is 30 years old or younger.
• Innovation hubs in South Africa and globally
• Secondment opportunities on completion of your training contract

Forvis Mazars in South Africa are recruiting aspiring professionals to join our 3-year training programme and be part of our dynamic audit team.

What can Forvis Mazars offer you

• A learning experience that encompasses an integration of your theoretical knowledge into a practical experience allowing you to perform audits across various industries and sectors.
• Preparation towards your examinations (CTA, ITC and APC).
• Global and Local Technical and Professional skills training equipping you to function effectively in a high-performance environment towards becoming a well-rounded CA (SA).
• Access to resources such as training material, partners, managers, other service lines to upskill yourself.
• A culture that embraces diversity and inclusion allowing you to feel safe to share your ideas and opinions that will be respected.
• Fun and support during your time at Forvis Mazars.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform audit procedures on various clients in different sectors / industries.
• To progress steadily throughout your articles to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (SA).
• To prepare for and write the ITC and APC exams.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric with university entrance
• Currently studying towards an Accounting degree at a SAICA-accredited university.
• Candidates will be required to have successfully completed PGDA prior to joining the firm.

Other attributes

• Manage personal performance
• Work effectively in teams
• Uphold ethics and values, and act with integrity
• Communicates clearly and succinctly
• Work proactively in a challenging environment
• Computer literacy

Closing Date

2025 / 12 / 31