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Trainee Accountant (SAICA Training Contract)

How2Apply Talent Network

Upington, Northern Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

R46 250 – R63 750/month

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Job Description

Month-end, year-end and audit prep all run through you at a logistics company in Upington. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Upington, Northern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
Prepare the audit file and answer auditor queries
Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks

You'll need

Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups
BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs

Nice if you have

Completed articles at an audit firm
Power BI or a similar BI tool

What's in it for you

Study assistance for board exams
Paid professional body membership fees
Hybrid schedule outside month-end week
Performance bonus linked to company results

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a brief sample of a management report with figures removed, SAICA or SAIPA membership proof if you have it plus last three payslips.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Upington; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

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.