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

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

Key Stakeholders