CIMA Trainee Accountant

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a CIMA Trainee Accountant at Raizcorp, a company established in 2000 that focuses on growing and developing entrepreneurs. Raizcorp, described by The Economist as "the only genuine business incubator in Africa" (though they prefer the term "Prosperator™"), provides business support, learning platforms, and guidance to growth-hungry entrepreneurs. As a CIMA Trainee Accountant, you will gain practical, on-the-job experience across Raizcorp's client portfolio while actively working towards your CIMA qualification. You will collaborate with accounting and advisory teams to build the technical and professional skills necessary to become a Chartered Global Management Accountant. **What you will do** * Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial statements under IFRS for SMEs * Support monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting for a portfolio of clients on Xero * Assist with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions under supervision * Help prepare working papers and supporting schedules for annual financial statements * Support CIPC compliance tasks (annual returns, beneficial ownership filings, etc.) * Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for clients as required * Liaise professionally with clients to gather information and follow up on outstanding items * Maintain accurate, well-organised working files using Karbon, Hubdoc and Dext * Complete CIMA practical experience logs and case study requirements on schedule * Attend internal training sessions and study leave as per your CIMA study plan **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Currently registered for, or about to commence, the CIMA Professional Qualification (or CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting completed) * A relevant B.Com or equivalent qualification (advantageous but not essential, depending on CIMA entry route) * Strong Excel skills; exposure to Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks advantageous * Good written and verbal communication skills * Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines * A valid driver's licence and own transport advantageous * South African citizen or valid work permit holder **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals who are currently registered for, or about to commence, the CIMA Professional Qualification, or who have completed the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. The ideal candidate will be looking to gain practical, on-the-job experience and develop technical and professional skills towards becoming a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Applicants should possess strong Excel skills, good written and verbal communication abilities, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines. Candidates must be South African citizens or valid work permit holders. A relevant B.Com or equivalent qualification, exposure to accounting software like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks, and a valid driver's licence with own transport are considered advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/auditing/sandton/cima-trainee-accountant-id-7583838 Source: jobmail

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• Microsoft Excel
• Sage / Pastel
• Xero
• IFRS
• Bookkeeping
• Driver's licence

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