FirstRand 2027 CA Programme
Requirements
- ✓Must be a South African citizen
- ✓Currently studying towards a postgraduate qualification in Accounting (CTA, PGDA, or equivalent) at a SAICA-accredited university
- ✓Strong academic record
- ✓Passion for a career in the financial services industry
- ✓Customer-focused with strong communication skills
- ✓Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
About This Role
Closing Date: 31 May 2026
To successfully complete the FirstRand Chartered Accountant training program and qualify as a Chartered Accountant
Demonstrate cost consciousness and awareness of personal contribution to costs and productivity
Identify and escalates potential risks that may lead to increased costs
Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
Adhere to Organisational values and service standards and interact with and communicate with customers accordingly
Ensure first time resolution of customer queries or complaints and take ownership of any requirements and follow up on queries handed over to other parties or areas to ensure delivery on agreed time lines and Service Level Agreements
Meet set turnaround times while ensuring own availability, reliability and accuracy
Propose improvements on internal processes that impacts service levels and customer satisfaction within area of accountability
Ensure own product knowledge and guidance provided is technically accurate and collects feedback to help improve customer service
Establish relationships with relevant individuals and departments to deliver on work expectations Adhere to relevant service level agreements to build trust in the relationship
Execute own work in accordance with the organisational values and code of ethics
Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution
Identify and escalate risk as normal part of work Investigate new ways to optimise processes
Flag opportunities to migrate to platform and supports the use of technology in process and system improvements
Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that lead to improved service delivery and quality
Seek out regular performance feedback and put actions in place to improve and enhance performance Identify activities to address own development gaps
Create own personal development plan and review plan with team leader or manager
Understand which competencies and skills are required to be mastered to ensure personal development and performance
Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products and trends
Ready to apply?
Apply directly on FirstRand's website.