Chartered Accountant (SAICA) Trainee

What will you gain?

• Broad, hands-on exposure across the business, including internal audit, risk, financial planning, and finance operations
• Real world experience in a large, listed organisation, working alongside experienced professionals who will guide and mentor you
• Structured rotations aligned to SAICA requirements providing exposure across TFG brands and business areas, while supporting the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Practical experience across key finance disciplines, including:
• Financial and management reporting, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Exposure to audit, risk, and governance processes that build strong professional judgement and business awareness
• Exposure to year end processes, including audit preparation, annual financial statements, and statutory reporting
• A working knowledge of tax, IFRS, and financial analysis, supporting technical confidence and sound decision making.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of a SAICA-accredited Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA), with proof of completion provided.
• Eligibility to register for and complete a SAICA training contract.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Curious, self-motivated, and resilient with a proactive approach to challenges
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrates ethical conduct and professional integrity
• Takes ownership of personal development and continuous improvement
• Highly adaptable and responsive to change
• Displays a strong willingness and eagerness to learn

Behaviours:

• Shows a commitment to ethical conduct, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility
• Ensures quality and compliance in the delivery of their work
• Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes
• Driving & Persevering
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks
• Articulates ideas clearly to different audiences and enjoys teaching / transferring knowledge

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.