Trainee Accountant

Job Title: Trainee Accountant

Function/Department: Accounting and Audit

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Executing audit engagements. This involves planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Preparation of audit reports for management and stakeholders.
• Proactively address client concerns and escalate issues to the Manager as they arise.
• Collaborate with the Manager to guide Juniors and interns to monitor productivity and Workplan schedule.
• Overseeing fieldwork and coordinating deliverables from multiple team members.
• Audit and documentation of basic and complex audit sections.
• Compile financial statements (CaseWare, Draft works)
• Prepare and submission of different types of tax
• Prepare and review management accountants
• Provide timely, high-quality client services, including planning, budgeting, and coordinating all client deliverables.

Requirements:

• Final Year/ Completed Postgraduate Diploma/Honours degree in Accounting from a SAICA-accredited university
• No Criminal Record
• No prior experience required

Skills and competences

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial issues and provide structured solutions.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in reviewing financial documents for compliance and correctness.
• Judgment & Decision-Making: Apply accounting principles to make informed decisions with limited information.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for effective client and team interactions.
• Software Proficiency: Familiar with accounting software and MS Office (QuickBooks, Xero a plus).
• Teamwork & Independence: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to Learn: Eager to develop new skills and contribute to the team.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Time Management: Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism: Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

Key Performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Statement Preparation & Analysis
• Audit Support & Documentation
• Client Service & Communication
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Team Collaboration & Support
• Time Management & Deadline Adherence