Trainee Accountant (SAICA Training Contract)

You'll own the monthly numbers for an agricultural co-operative in Johannesburg CBD, from journals to the management pack. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Johannesburg CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and clear old reconciling items
• Track stock costing, standard costs and production variances
• Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
• Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs

• Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
• You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
• Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups
• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree

• CA(SA) with SAICA, or AGA(SA) or Professional Accountant (SA) with SAIPA
• Completed articles at an audit firm
• Consolidation experience across several companies

• Performance bonus linked to company results
• Paid professional body membership fees
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Study assistance for board exams

• Open your CV with your qualification, your professional body and the ERP you know best; that's the shortlist filter.
• If you're applying for a SAICA training contract, check the firm is a registered training office before you apply.