Old Mutual CA (SA) Training Program offers training and bursaries to candidates who wish to pursue a career as a Chartered Accountant. The program is previously known as Training Outside Public Practice (TOPP) and now SAICA which is the umbrella body for Chartered Accountants has changed the name.
The first step to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA) after
completing Matric is completing a B. Comm. Accounting or Equivalent at
universities accredited by SAICA. You are then required to complete CTA
or equivalent. After you have completed all the academic requirements,
you need to get a job with a Training Office (ATO) like Old Mutual. Once
hired, you will complete a three-year training program. Whilst doing
your training/ internship, you need to complete Part one and two of the
Qualifying Examinations (QE1 and QE 2). For more information on
Qualifying examinations and detail in training visit www.saica.co.za.
Why be a Chartered Accountant @ Old Mutual?
Old Mutual’s dual listing in London and South Africa makes it
essential that we attract, train and retain the best skills to ensure
that our business practices are of the highest international ethical
standards.
Due to the diversity of its businesses, Old Mutual offers a multitude
of career opportunities for aspiring Chartered Accountants including:
- Risk & compliance management through our Group Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management.
- Financial management within different business units within Old Mutual.
- Strategy development & implementation for the company.
- Investment analysis and portfolio.
- Specialised lending.
- Providing specialist skills to the group at large through the corporate tax, corporate finance and corporate accounting divisions of the company.
- Asset Management.
- Property development & management.
- Product development & distribution.
- Fund administration.
Exposure to Old Mutual’s international operations will also help you
to identify your career interests and strengths while simultaneously
providing invaluable on-the-job experience.
Opportunities for secondments to our international offices also exist
due to our presence in the United States, the United Kingdom &
Sweden. Bursary Details