Articles Clerk: School of Accounting at Telkom

Core Description

• To undergo practical exposure in the financial domain in order to meet SAICA's prescribed 3 year learning objectives/ outcomes.
• The Articles Clerk will obtain exposure in the Technical Accounting, Statutory Accounting and Reporting, Internal Audit, Treasury, Taxation and Business Planning in accordance with the SAICA training framework.
• Further the Article Clerk will be afforded an opportunity to venture into other business units within the company in order to develop any residual/ personal skills the SAICA Administrator and Trainee deem necessary.
• The article clerk will be part of the leadership and communications program during the course of the training. Consistently strive for self-development and growth.
• Ensure the adequate completion of tasks allocated in respective sectors. Pro-actively assess and monitor own performance and completion of SAICA competencies.
• Attend and participate in the necessary SAICA workshops. Work towards developing and maintaining a good reputation and work ethic.

Job Responsibilities

Undergo  SAICA Training Programme 

• Attend all the Telkom School of Accounting meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Full participation and corporation on each rotation.
• Perform the SAICA reviews and assessments on time.
• Show progress in studies.
• Comply with SAICA Training regulations, Telkom Policies and Procedures.
• Archive SAICA competencies within allocated training period
• Gain on the job exposure/ training to achieve SAICA Training competences by developing the following skills:
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting and Financial Management Internal Audit
• Corporate Governance
• Interpersonal and communication skills Intellectual
• Personal
• Organizational and managerial skills 

Undergo on the job experience

• Submits documentation for assessment Receive and analyse feedback Corrective action where required
• Share learning experience
• Practical experience Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Financial Management Personal
• Organizational Management Internal Audit
• Corporate Governance
• Intellectual 

Procedures

• Study documentation
• Obtain legislation and compliance to policy and procedure
• Seek guidance if required Adhere to legislature
• HR Policies and Procedures
• Adhere to Legislation and Company Policies All legislation of the company

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS

• Accounting; SAICA Training regulations; Communication; Problem Solving ;System Thinking; Time Management; Analytical; Decision Making; integrated thinking, internal controls

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Conscientious; Dedicated;; Punctual; Responsible; Calm; Assertive; Proactive; Stakeholder Focus; Integrity; Adaptability; self-awareness

Certifications

Education

• NQF 8: Honours Degree in Accounting

Experience

• No experience

Additional Information

Certification:

• CTA/ SAICA accredited Honours Degree in Accounting/ Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science.

Qualifications:

• NQF 8: SAICA accredited Honours Degree in Accounting/ Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science/ Certificate in the Theory of Accounting (CTA)

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

• None