Trainee Accountant

Description:

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Trainee Accountant. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional development and gaining hands-on experience in accounting practices.What you’ll do:Trainee Accountants to perform audits on allocated clients.Performance of activities entailed in a 3-year SAICA training contract program within the risk management and governance elective and other requirements.Performs appropriate audit fieldwork by the audit program.Documents results of testing adequately and with sufficient detail as per the auditing standards.Ensures that assigned tasks and responsibilities are fulfilled in a timely and efficient way whilst maintaining high levels of quality.Identifies weaknesses within the client environment and communicates them.Evaluates financial statements by the identified accounting framework.Responding to emails timeously.Performs and adheres to duties and professional conduct as regulated by SAICA from time to time.Qualifications Required:CTA/ PGDA Completed CTA (Leve1 and 2) Or Relevant SAICA Postgraduate Qualification at a SAICA Accredited University (Non-Negotiable).Personal Attributes/ Soft Skills Required:Knowledge and ability in the use of a personal computer and software applications (Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Knowledge and application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).Knowledge and application of International Auditing Standards (IAS).Computer literacy. Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills.Technical proficiency and an eagerness to expand skills and develop knowledge.Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Ability to interact in a team environment.Flexibility i.e., the ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and changing requirements.Pays attention to detail.Demonstrate professionalism and competence in all client and staff interactions.Must be deadline-driven, a go–getter, assertive yet friendly.Must be diligent, ensure that rules and procedures are followed strictly, and have a high standard of work ethics.Must have a passion for accounting, and auditing and display such enthusiasm to becoming a Chartered Accountant.Other information applicable to the opportunity:3-year contractLocation: Montrose