SAICA Trainee Accountant - Financial Services

BDO South Africa is recruiting 2027 First-Year SAICA Trainee Accountants for its specialized Financial Services (FS) division in Illovo, Johannesburg. This 3-year training contract provides targeted industry expertise and hands-on audit exposure across banking, insurance, asset management, stockbroking, and funds sectors, equipping trainees with all prescribed SAICA core competencies required to write the APC and register as a Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)].

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• Execute specialized audit procedures and financial verification for clients across banking, insurance, and asset management industries under senior guidance
• Evaluate complex financial instruments, regulatory compliance frameworks, and internal controls within financial institutions
• Build professional relationships with client management teams and audit partners while upholding high ethical and technical standards
• Fulfill all SAICA logbook milestones, continuous professional development modules, and professional examinations

• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) / CTA / Honours or equivalent SAICA-accredited qualification from a recognized South African university (or currently completing)
• Strong technical accounting and auditing foundation with a keen interest in the financial services sector
• High attention to detail and robust analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

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• Apply online via the official BDO South Africa career portal referencing Reference Number: FSS. Upload your updated CV, certified South African , and full academic transcripts (including CTA/PGDA results or current university records).

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Employment Type: internship