Post on 29-Jan-2016
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Benjamin Hegeni
(Growth & Transformation Officer)
011 207 7840
benjamin@saipa.co.za
Taking your future into accountwith SAIPA
Who is SAIPA
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants
The country’s leading accountancy institute
Complies with the highest national and global standards
Representing qualified Professional Accountants (SA) in:
Practice
Commerce & Industry
Academia
Public Sector
What do we believe in
Integrity – honest, reliable, trustworthy, credible, sincere
Ethics – principled, fair, just
Excellence – quality, superiority, objectivity, urgency
Professionalism – qualified, certified, expert, skilled, confident
People-centeredness – understanding, accepting, empathic, polite
Overview
Full Member of IFAC
A member on the Executive Committee of the South African Accountancy Association (SAAA) responsible for accountancy curricula at tertiary institutions
Member body of PAFA with full voting rights, affording members international recognition and networking opportunities
Quality Assurance Partner of FASSET (Finance, Accounting, Management Consulting and other Financial Services) Seta
More than 7 500 Full Members
More than 2000 Associate members
Professional Qualification registered at level 8 on the NQF with SAQA
Professional training by way of Approved Training Centres (ATC)
Stakeholder forums of SARS & CIPC
Job opportunities
Apply for positions in Commerce and Industry(Financial Manager; Senior Accountant; Financial Accountant)
Establish your own Private Accounting Practice
Apply for positions in the Public Sector (Financial Officers, Accounts Manager)
What can you do
Preparing financial reports Interpret financial reports and suggest solutions to problems Formulation of business plans & financial forecast Tax services Control costs through cost accounting Assist in identifying and managing risks Advise on suitable business structures Investment & financial planning and advice in accordance with FSB requirements Training of Trainee Accountants Accounting Officer in terms of the CC Act BEE verifications for emerging micro enterprises with annual turnover less than
R5m Acting as a Commissioner of Oaths
What do we do for you
Technical & Standards Division (TSD)Develops working papers and represent members’ interests with government bodies and other stakeholders to set standards for the accounting and tax profession in SA, and are able to provide improved service to their clients
Accreditation, Compliance & Development (ACD)Implements the accreditation of qualifications at universities and other institutions that offers training for SAIPA members
Continued Professional Development (CPD)Ensures on-going learning & consistently high standardEnsures that all members comply with the required legislation & expectation of the profession
Benefits to you
Affiliation with relevant and influential organisations Credibility through high standards and ethical compliance Continuous support and development through networking, growth opportunities
and other resources Recognition as Commissioner of Oaths Recognised as Accounting Officer in terms of the CC Act Display of designation as a Professional Accountants (SA) Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance Quarterly “Professional Accountant” Magazine supplement “Tech News” & “Tax Professional” online newsletters Newsflashes regarding issues affecting the profession and
institutes members
Benefits to potential employers
Enhanced professional stature
By taking B.Com graduates into employment, gain access to well-educated human resources of high potential & productivity
Direct financial rewards via monetary grants by FASSET
Assist in resolving skills shortage in SA, and provision of essential skills to individuals in finding further employment
Membership
Full MemberEntitled to use the designation Professional Accountant (SA)
Professional Accountant in Practice (PAIP)
Professional Accountant in Business (PAIB)
Associate MembersAccounting Technicians
Trainee Accountants
Foreign Members
How do I join
AcademicAcademic
PracticalPractical
Professional Evaluation
Professional Evaluation
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Academic Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree from a SAIPA accredited tertiary institution B.ComB.TechB.Compt
Core SubjectsFinancial Accounting III;Taxation;Corporate Law or Commercial Law I & II;Auditing or Internal Control I & II ;Management Accounting or Financial Management
Practical Requirements
Three years’ supervised training at an ATC Registered as learnership with FASSET Documented & regularly updated in the institute’s official training logbook by the
Trainee Accountant & ATC principal
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Completed training programme administered by other accredited professional accountancy bodies
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Six years of relevant experience in accordance with the Institute’s official training logbook, verified by current and/or previous employers
Professional Evaluation
Professional Evaluation ExamAbility to integrate academic knowledge with the practical skills required in an accountancy work environment
PE ComponentsAccounting and AuditingCorporate Law and TaxationStrategic ManagementPractice ManagementPractical case study knowledge application
PE written twice per year MayNovember
How to register on SAIPA learnership
Contact our ATC’s directly http://www.saipa.co.za/page/193214/lists-atcs for Training Accountant positions
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Apply for positions that are posted on the career section of the website page
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Browse our Facebook page for vacancies posted by our Training Centres – look for SA Institute of Professional Accountants
Thank you