Trainee Accountant CIMA - Internship

Introduction

Launch your CIMA career in a cloud-first, client-focused accounting environment.

At Wauko, you won’t just be working with numbers - you’ll be helping businesses make better financial

decisions using real-time data, modern cloud accounting systems, and practical management

accounting insight.

As a CIMA-accredited training provider, we offer a 3 year structured internship designed to support your CIMA practical experience requirements while giving you exposure to multiple clients, industries, and real

business challenges.

You’ll join a young, collaborative team where responsibility comes early, learning is continuous, and your

work directly contributes to client outcomes.

About the Role

As a CIMA Trainee Accountant, you will play an active role in supporting monthly accounting and

reporting processes for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries.

This is a hands-on learning environment where you will gain practical experience in cloud-based

accounting systems and develop the technical competencies required to complete your CIMA

practical experience requirements.

You will be involved in

• Processing and maintaining accurate cash book records and ensuring timely month-end reconciliations.

• Managing and reconciling debtor and creditor accounts across multiple client entities.

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.

• Working within cloud accounting platforms and digital tools to process, analyse, and validate financial data.

• Supporting senior team members with client reporting, financial analysis, and ad hoc accounting tasks.

This role is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world management

accounting, giving you exposure to both operational accounting processes and decision-useful

financial reporting.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance / Management Accounting (Honours will be advantageous).

• Preferably studying or intending to study towards a CIMA qualification.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reasoning skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.

• Ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

• Strong initiative and ability to take ownership of tasks.

• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans & English).

What We Offer

• Financial support and study leave towards your CIMA qualification

• Structured CIMA practical experience support

• Exposure to multiple clients and industries

• Mentorship from experienced finance professionals

• Career progression opportunities beyond the internship

• Open-plan, collaborative work environment

• Hybrid working (1 day remote per week after probation)

• Salary: R16 000 per month (depending on experience)

Interested?

This opportunity is ideal for

• Final-year accounting, finance, or management accounting students.

• Graduates intending to complete or already pursuing CIMA.

• Individuals who want practical, hands-on experience (not just theory).

• Candidates who enjoy structured work, problem-solving, and working with data.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to start your career as a CIMA Trainee Accountant within a dynamic, people-focused

environment - we’d love to hear from you.

KIndly apply via Pnet

Start Date: January 2027 intake

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.