Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Trainee Accountant. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional development and gaining hands-on experience in accounting practices.

What youll do:

• Trainee Accountants to perform audits on allocated clients.
• Performance of activities entailed in a 3-year SAICA training contract program within the risk management and governance elective and other requirements.
• Performs appropriate audit fieldwork by the audit program.
• Documents results of testing adequately and with sufficient detail as per the auditing standards.
• Ensures that assigned tasks and responsibilities are fulfilled in a timely and efficient way whilst maintaining high levels of quality.
• Identifies weaknesses within the client environment and communicates them.
• Evaluates financial statements by the identified accounting framework.
• Responding to emails timeously.
• Performs and adheres to duties and professional conduct as regulated by SAICA from time to time.

Qualifications Required:

• CTA/ PGDA Completed CTA (Leve1 and 2) Or Relevant SAICA Postgraduate Qualification at a SAICA Accredited University (Non-Negotiable).

Personal Attributes/ Soft Skills Required:

• Knowledge and ability in the use of a personal computer and software applications (Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge and application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Knowledge and application of International Auditing Standards (IAS).
• Computer literacy. Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills.
• Technical proficiency and an eagerness to expand skills and develop knowledge.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interact in a team environment.
• Flexibility i.e., the ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and changing requirements.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in all client and staff interactions.
• Must be deadline-driven, a gogetter, assertive yet friendly.
• Must be diligent, ensure that rules and procedures are followed strictly, and have a high standard of work ethics.
• Must have a passion for accounting, and auditing and display such enthusiasm to becoming a Chartered Accountant.

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• 3-year contract
• Location: Montrose

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