14 Saica Trainee Accountant Johannesburg jobs in Johannesburg

Are you ready to begin your journey towards becoming a Chartered Accountant (SA)? Do you bring enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a strong academic foundation in accounting? If so, this SAICA Trainee Accountant opportunity in Johannesburg is the ideal stepping stone to launch your professional career.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage complete bookkeeping functions through to trial balance
• Support the compilation and review of annual financial statements
• Process and reconcile statutory returns including VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and EMP submissions
• Prepare tax calculations and file income tax returns for individuals, trusts, and corporate entities
• Maintain and update fixed asset registers across multiple client accounts
• Record and reconcile journal entries, cashbook transactions, accounts receivable, and accounts payable

Requirements:

• BCom in Accounting or equivalent from: University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg or University of Cape Town
• Academic average of 70% and above
• Reliable Transport

If you meet the requirements, don’t miss out on this opportunity. Apply online on the relevant portals or send your CV to

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Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: Audit, Clerk, Johannesburg, SAICA, Trainee

Are you eager to build a career in auditing, financial reporting, and compliance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring accuracy in financial statements? If so, this Audit Clerk role in Benoni is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your auditing career, apply today!

• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and execution of audits.
• Handle tax returns and ensure clients remain compliant with tax regulations.
• Support the compilation of management accounts for accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with audit planning, risk evaluations, and procedural testing.
• Collaborate with clients to address their accounting and financial requirements.
• Gain hands-on experience and professional development while progressing toward SAICA article completion.

• SAICA accredited degree / diploma
• A determined individual passionate about pursuing the CA(SA) designation

Ready to take advantage of this golden opportunity? Apply today!

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our client’s team as SAICA Article Clerks. This is a fantastic opportunity for first to third-year students to gain valuable experience in auditing and accounting while working within a dynamic and reputable organization. The ideal candidates will be passionate about completing their SAICA accredited degrees and looking to develop professionally within a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Requirements.

• Own transport is essential.
• Preferably Afrikaans home language with strong English communication skills.
• Currently enrolled or in progress of completing an accredited degree required by SAICA for articles.
• Junior and intermediate positions are available – first to third-year students are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in accounting and auditing.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist with audit engagements under the guidance of senior team members.
• Prepare and maintain financial records for clients across various sectors.
• Perform reconciliations and assist with the preparation of financial statements.
• Assist in preparing statutory returns and ensure compliance with regulations such as SARS submissions and tax compliance.
• Handle client queries and assist with the preparation of working papers and supporting schedules.
• Support year-end processes, including the preparation of audit files and assisting with audits of large client accounts.

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If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV: or apply by using the following link: and take the next step in your financial accounting career!

Tagged as: Alberton, Audit, Clerk, Johannesburg, SAICA, Trainee

So, you are considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.

You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.

We know that it’s important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You’ll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION – GLOBALLY CONNECTED

BDO’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 97292+ people working out of 1,728 offices – and we’re all working towards one goal : to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards.

OUR PURPOSE

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

Our mission defines who we are and why we exist. It’s our core purpose. We play a big role in helping our clients and people achieve their dreams. Our mission keeps us grounded and humble about our impact on people’s lives every day.

What you can expect when you join BDO.

1. A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities

2. A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you

3. Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO

4. A mentor to guide and challenge you

5. Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses

6. Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives

7. A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions

8. Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff

9. Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join

10. A choice of six offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Nelspruit, Roodepoort, Stellenbosch.

11. A firm big enough to be able to access the best group of experts for a client’s needs from our national and international network, and small enough to be responsive and innovative in tackling challenges.

The SAICA Accountant Traineeship is a 3 Year Training Contract whereby you will learn all the necessary SAICA competencies to pass your APC qualification in order to register as a Chartered Accountant.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for 2028 first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the SAICA competencies to register as a Chartered Accountant and equip you with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Audit professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO to deliver exceptional client service.

We are looking for candidates who would like :

• Exposure to a broad range of client sectors;
• Hands on experience with clients and management;
• Open door policy with managers and partners;
• To learn about a broad range of businesses from listed entities to entrepreneurial start ups;
• A supportive environment that is focused on skills development and professionalism.

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Location: Corporate Complex

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• With a strong focus on month end, including standard monthly journals, general ledger reconciliations and reporting financial information to internal management and key stakeholders.
• Preparing calculations and schedules in accounting for complex transactions such as purchase of concentrate, income tax and royalties, accounting for joint ventures.
• Assist with preparing the consolidated financial statements of Valterra Platinum Limited and the standalone financial statements of various subsidiaries.
• Engagement with external auditors and required internal stakeholders.

• QualifiedChartered Accountant CA(SA),relevant Finance and/or Accounting qualification

Experience

• 4 years’ relevant experience

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• SAP knowledge advantageous
• Wdesk (Workiva) knowledge advantageous

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.

We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

24 July 2025

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So, you are considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.

You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.

We know that it’s important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You’ll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION - GLOBALLY CONNECTED

BDO’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 97292+ people working out of 1,728 offices - and we’re all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards.

OUR PURPOSE

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

Our mission defines who we are and why we exist. It’s our core purpose. We play a big role in helping our clients and people achieve their dreams. Our mission keeps us grounded and humble about our impact on people’s lives every day.

What you can expect when you join BDO.

• A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities
• A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
• Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
• A mentor to guide and challenge you
• Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
• Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
• A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
• Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
• Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join
• A choice of six offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Nelspruit, Roodepoort, Stellenbosch.
• A firm big enough to be able to access the best group of experts for a client’s needs from our national and international network, and small enough to be responsive and innovative in tackling challenges.
  
  

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Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities Manage the accounting month end closing process in a timely and good quality manner.

Provides guidance and support for key closing functions performed by SSC teams, Treasury & Leasing General Accounting, Credit Management & Collections, Internal Trading & Inventory Management, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable Management, Balance Sheet Reviews and Sign off.

Responsible for intercompany trading activities.

Work with the FPA team in the region to develop effective reporting and financial analysis in line with best practice.

Ensure compliance with Finance Policies, IAS, and respective accounting standards of local markets.

Support automation within the business, rollout, and implementation of ERP system in the region.

Initiate monthly Finance review with FPA, Tax, and country finance manager to review actual results, balance sheet, working capital, pending audit, statutory filing, internal control, indirect and direct tax matters, and ad hoc projects.

Support cash and working capital forecasting.

Provide professional financial support services to the non-Finance community on country-specific Finance and trading regulations (CEC, Licensing, tax, other as applicable).

Job Offer : Market Related Desired Experience & Qualification Tertiary qualification in finance.

5 years experience in Finance.

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Financial Manager • Johannesburg, Gauteng