Articles Clerk: School of Accounting

Structural Information

Job number: 10013563

Job title: Articles Clerk: School of Accounting

Job grade: N0

Group/ BU: Corporate

Division: Chief of Finance

Span of control: 0

Reports to: Management

REM Functional Area: Finance

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: 4 year Bachelors Degree or Honours/ Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting

Experience

No experience

Additional Information

Certification