Trainee Accountant (SAICA Training Contract)

You'll own the monthly numbers for a national retail chain head office in Springs, from journals to the management pack. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Springs; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and clear old reconciling items
• Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
• Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries

• Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
• At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
• You meet month-end deadlines without being chased

• Completed articles at an audit firm
• Power BI or a similar BI tool
• CIMA qualification for management accounting posts

• Hybrid schedule outside month-end week
• Performance bonus linked to company results
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

• If you're applying for a SAICA training contract, check the firm is a registered training office before you apply.
• Recruiters check Excel skill live, so be ready to build a pivot table and a reconciliation in the interview.