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About the ABSA SAICA Trainee Accountant Program
Have you heard about the SAICA Trainee Accountant Program? It is an incredible opportunity for aspiring accountants to gain the necessary experience and competencies needed to qualify as efficient and competent professionals. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) program is designed to provide handpicked SAICA trainees with a comprehensive 3-year training contract that incorporates rotating trainees, for 6 to 8 months at a time, into business areas across the bank that can provide the appropriate training.
This hands-on training approach helps trainees acquire the required skills and knowledge, which is essential for becoming successful accountant. The SAICA Trainee Accountant Program aims to groom young professionals to be industry leaders and shape the future of the accounting industry in South Africa. Applications for this program are now open, so if you’re interested in pursuing a career in the accounting field, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
At Absa, we understand the importance of your personal and professional development as a SAICA trainee. To ensure your growth, we offer a comprehensive training program that includes both technical and soft skill training, which will form the backbone of your day-to-day job. Moreover, we provide you with additional support, such as coaching, mentoring, and conference attendance, to further cement your growth. As part of the wider Absa Graduate Program (Gen A), you’ll have access to a variety of learning programs that will help you hone your skills and advance your career.
We understand that our trainees are the future leaders of our organization. Therefore, our Executive Committee (Exco) takes pride in supporting and nurturing your growth. To facilitate this, we organize quarterly Trainee engagement sessions where you’ll have the opportunity to network with the Leadership of the Bank. Furthermore, our association with the Gen A program will provide ample networking opportunities across the Bank at all levels.
As part of our commitment to your success, we offer financial assistance for exam fees and tuition for the SAICA board exams, which are fundamental to your success. We also provide generous study leave benefits that are specific to the program, ensuring that you have the time and resources to excel.
Upon successful completion of the 3-year practical experience and the SAICA exams, you’ll be a well-rounded Chartered Accountant (South Africa) (CA (SA)) with an exciting career trajectory ahead of you.
Eligibility Criteria
We strongly encourage you to apply for the program if you are pursuing an Honors degree in the Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA). In terms of profile requirements, you must be based in South Africa (ZA) to be eligible. In addition, there are specific qualification or study programme requirements that you must meet, which include having completed a Discipline Certificate in the Theory of Accounting by December 30, 2024, or holding a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Postgraduate Diploma, or Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) AND Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline by the same deadline. We hope this additional information helps clarify the application requirements for you.
Experience requirements:
- Full-time work
- 25 months
How to Apply
Please note that if you’re interested in applying for the award, it’s crucial that you take the time to carefully review all of the application requirements listed on the Award Webpage (you can find the link below). Doing so will help ensure that you are fully prepared to submit a complete and accurate application. Please keep in mind that the application deadline is 30th June, so it’s important to begin your preparation and submit your application in a timely manner.4
Candidates also apply to:
Scholarship Opportunity: University of Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024
Grants 2024: Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Biodiversity Media Grants
Graça Machel Trust: Women Creating Wealth Intergenerational (WCW-I) Edition 2024 For African Women
NNPC/TotalEnergies International Scholarship 2024 (Fully Funded)
