FirstRand offers a prestigious 3-year CA Training Programme that provides paid, hands-on experience across their varied businesses. Trainees receive dedicated training in all SAICA competencies, sponsored board courses, study leave, bonuses for passing exams, and opportunities for overseas rotations. The programme seeks self-starting individuals passionate about finance who share FirstRand's values and can grow with the company. Applicants must have a B Com Acc (Hons)/CTA degree with strong academics. To apply, candidates should submit their CV, transcripts, and motivation letter to the specified email address.

1. Employer FirstRand Group Limited
Job title CA Training Programme
Closing date 18/08/2011
Job categories Finance, including management consultancy
Paid / unpaid Paid
Salary range: Not known
Job description FirstRand's CA Training is much more than just a training
experience. We offer our trainees three years of articles in a
highly energised and innovative financial services
environment. We select exceptional students for this
prestigious programme, who benefit from on-the job
experience in all aspects of banking and across our varied
businesses.
Our trainees receive:
• Dedicated training in all SAICA specified competencies,
with specific focus on Financial Management, Tax and
Management Decision Making;
• Sponsored board courses in preparation for SAICA
qualifying exams;
• A comprehensive induction course covering topics such as
ethics, presentation skills and [one more example please];
• Generous study and annual leave;
• Academic bonuses for passing both qualifying exams;
• Hands-on experience through rotations within the
FirstRand businesses; and
• Opportunities for rotation overseas.
Person requirements Our entrepreneurial culture requires self-starters who are
passionate about what they do. We recruit aspiring CAs who
share our values and can grow with us, using each
opportunity to build their career. And our 12 years
experience in the programme has taught us that it is talented
individuals who challenge and seek challenges, who provide
innovative ideas and add value, that find a home at
FirstRand.
The FirstRand CA Training Programme offers you:
• CA training that goes beyond pure accounting
• Rotations in different areas of finance
• Opportunities for overseas rotations
• On-the-job business training with real experience across
different brands
• A programme with strong support that lets you shine in
individual placements
• Real projects, tasks and opportunities
• Three years of articles in a banking environment that opens

2. infinite possibilities.
Qualification The Programme is open to applicants who have completed a
requirements B Com Acc (Hons)/CTA degree with a strong academic
record. Applicants who are in the final year of a B Com Acc
(Hons)/CTA may also submit applications; in the event that
they are successful in the recruitment and selection process,
and have passed their B Com Acc (Hons)/CTA examination,
an offer will be made to commence training at the beginning
of the following year.
How to apply To apply for the FirstRand CA Training Programme submit
a well-prepared curriculum vitae, your matric and academic
transcripts for all completed courses to date, and a letter of
motivation to:
catraining@firstand.co.za
The CA Training Programme Manager
FirstRand Limited
Corporate Centre
P O Box 786273
SANDTON
2146
Subject(s) Business, Finance, Management and Accountancy
Location(s) Gauteng
Full-time/part-time Full-time
Permanent/Temporary Permanent