Saica Traineeship

**JOB DESCRIPTION: SAICA Trainee studying towards PGDA**

Our established audit practice in Claremont, Cape Town is looking to employ a bright and independent trainee who wants to qualify as a Chartered Accountant.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to)**:
1. Completion of all task necessary to gain sufficient exposure to the SAICA Training Program competencies and related documentation over the period of traineeship to a SAICA degree of expertise

2. Plan, execute and finalize audits. This includes, but is not limited to: visiting client premises, requesting and working through client documentation, liaising with clients.

3. Preparation of the annual financial statements within the required framework.

4. Preparation of taxation calculations for clients.

5. Verification of client information and claims.

6. Any other related tasks

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be very comfortable with, and have a general understanding of, computers and software, with an ability to learn new software easily.
- Have working knowledge of Word and Excel.
- Have strong analytical ability and work well under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy and quality of work.
- Be deadline driven and able to work independently without constant supervision.
- Have a strong desire to learn and develop in the position in line with furthering your traineeship.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- Be studying towards or in possession of a BCom Degree or B.BusSci or similar qualification.
- Valid Driver’s license and own reliable transport.

**BENEFITS**
- Above average study leave for qualifying trainees, and a firm focus on you achieving your qualification.
- Integrated learning environment, study sessions and direct access to partner (training officer).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 36 months