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TFG Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for its Chartered Accountant (SAICA) Trainee Vacancies. The closing date for applications is the date listed on the application page.
TFG is a big retail group that runs many well‑known stores across South Africa. Right now the company is looking for fresh graduates who have finished their CTA and are ready to start a SAICA‑accredited training contract. The role is based in the Western Cape and gives you a real chance to work with a listed company, learn on the job, and move toward becoming a Chartered Accountant.
What the trainee program looks like
During the two‑year contract you will move through several finance and business areas. This helps you see how a large retailer works from different angles.
- Finance rotations: You will spend time in reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis. Each rotation lets you practice the skills you learned in school on real‑world numbers.
- Audit and risk: You will help the internal audit team, look at risk management processes, and support governance tasks. This gives you a solid base in how large companies keep their financial data safe and reliable.
- Year‑end work: You will assist with audit preparation and statutory reporting, so you understand the deadlines and requirements that come at the end of each financial year.
- IFRS and tax basics: You will learn the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the key tax rules that apply to a listed business.
- Data‑driven decisions: By analysing financial data and creating reports, you will help senior managers make better business choices.
- Mentoring: Experienced finance professionals will guide you, answer questions and give you feedback on your work.
- Stakeholder interaction: You will talk with people from different departments, learning how to present information clearly and work as a team.
- Process improvement: You will join projects that aim to make finance operations faster and more accurate.
- SAICA competency training: All activities are linked to the skills that SAICA expects from future Chartered Accountants.
Who should apply
The ideal candidate has:
- Finished the SAICA‑approved CTA qualification and can register for a SAICA training contract.
- Strong analytical skills and enjoys solving problems with numbers.
- A keen eye for detail, making sure every figure is correct.
- Good written and spoken communication, so you can explain financial information to non‑experts.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, especially during busy periods like year‑end.
- Solid skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- High ethical standards and professionalism in every task.
- A self‑driven attitude, always looking to learn new things.
- Flexibility to adapt quickly in a fast‑moving retail environment.
- Strong organisational abilities to juggle several tasks at once.
- Willingness to take ownership of your work and follow set processes.
- Interest in how retail finance supports business decisions and operations.
Why this role can launch your finance career
Taking the Chartered Accountant (SAICA) trainee position at TFG means you will gain hands‑on experience in a large, publicly listed retailer while you work toward your CA qualification. The structured rotations give you balanced exposure to accounting, audit, risk, and financial management. This mix builds a strong foundation for anyone who wants to become a finance leader in South Africa’s retail sector.
If you are disciplined, enjoy working with numbers, and want a long‑term career in finance, this opportunity could be the perfect start.
Apply now by visiting the official application page: https://fa-expc-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/12901/?lastSelectedFacet=POSTING_DATES&selectedPostingDatesFacet=30
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