Junior Trainee Accountant

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000983/SM

Date posted:

Friday, September 18, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

About the YES Initiative

The President launched the initiative in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labor 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: Junior Trainee Accountant

Stipend: R8500

Location: Gauteng (Randburg)

POSITION INFO:
About the role
The role offers practical exposure to a diverse client portfolio and opportunities to develop your technical and professional skills. By contributing to high-quality audit engagements, you will support the firm's commitment to delivering trusted assurance services in a collaborative and ethical environment.

Responsibilities:

Participate in audit engagements and executing the work plan
Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility & providing support
Communicating and updating senior team members on progress
Preparing and attending meetings with target management teams
Preparing reports and schedules, Interpreting financial statements
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients
Select appropriate accounting frameworks and policies
Accounts for the entity’s transactions, including non-routine transactions
Building strong internal working relationships across all services lines
Contribute towards securing the best talent at the firm
Act ethically and in accordance with the rules of professional conduct

Minimum Requirements

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric.
BCom Accounting degree OR Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (CTA).

Personal Competencies:

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Display levels of patience and understanding
Adaptability and flexibility
Responsibility and accountability
Negotiating skills
Team player, approachable, receptive to feedback from others
Ability to work in a pressurised environment
Prioritising, ability to manage time effectively
People management skills
Good listening skills, actively clarifying what has been communicated to ensure understanding

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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