Trainee Accountant (SAICA Training Contract)

An audit and advisory firm in Tzaneen needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Tzaneen; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
• Build budgets and rolling forecasts with department heads

• Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
• Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups
• You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree

• Completed articles at an audit firm
• CIMA qualification for management accounting posts

• Study assistance for board exams
• Paid professional body membership fees
• Hybrid schedule outside month-end week

• Open your CV with your qualification, your professional body and the ERP you know best; that's the shortlist filter.
• Show what you improved, such as "cut month-end close from 10 days to 6"; results beat task lists.