SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity
is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.
Position: Bookkeeper/Accountant
Stipend: R7000
Location: Gauteng (Centurion)
POSITION INFO:
About the role
We looking for a motivated and detail-oriented
Accounting Intern to join our team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or entry-level candidate with an accounting qualification who is eager to gain practical experience in a professional services environment. The successful candidate will receive training and
mentorship across various accounting and business advisory functions.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with capturing and processing financial transactions
- Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Assist with bookkeeping on accounting systems
- Help with bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations
- Support tax-related tasks (VAT, PAYE, etc.)
- Assist with client file organisation and compliance documentation
- Provide administrative support to the accounting team
- Participate in internal training and development programmes.
Minimum Requirements
- South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
- Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
- Matric.
- Qualification in Accounting (Certificate, Diploma, or Degree).
- Basic understanding of accounting principles.
- Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Strong willingness to learn and develop in the accounting field.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
Key Competencies & Attributes- High attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and professionalism
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Willingness to take initiative
- Good organisational skills
- Team player with a positive attitude
Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.
