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

OR

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

OR

Apply for positions that are posted on the career section of the website page

OR

Browse our Facebook page for vacancies posted by our Training Centres – look for SA Institute of Professional Accountants

Thank you