Careers – Campus Candidates

Why choose Moore Stephens?

Moore Stephens is ranked 11th in South Africa and 13th Internationally by the International Accounting Bulletin. We are a fast-growing firm with a modern, innovative and dynamic approach to the profession that is attracting exceptional staff and a diverse client base from entrepreneurial clients to listed companies.

The diverse and complex level of work you will be exposed to at Moore Stephens will help you to realise your potential, showcase your talents, and to identify your career path.

Moore Stephens offers competitive remuneration and once you've joined Moore Stephens we do everything we can to ensure that your time with us is happy and productive.

Professional and challenging work

Moore Stephens is known internationally for providing outstanding levels of service that extend beyond the numbers. Our partners and staff know that accounting excellence is a good starting point, but it’s the human touch that really makes the leap between a good company and a great one.

True value is not only measured by figures. Our clients like the passion and client commitment they see.

Real challenges inspire the teams at Moore Stephens – They constantly strive to provide the most accurate, smart and workable solutions for their clients.

Moore Stephens is not chasing the big 4 – We place too much value on our personalised service, and our dynamic and modern approach continues to energise the industry.

And, size does matter! Training with a mid-size firm like Moore Stephens will give you:

• More exposure to a wider variety of assignments
• Direct communication with directors
• The opportunity to develop managerial skills
• The ability to make a difference
• You won’t be just a name and number on a file somewhere at HR

Perhaps that’s why Moore Stephens South Africa continues to attract exceptional staff and a diverse client base – from successful entrepreneurial clients to listed companies.

Training and development opportunities

Many CAs have similar qualifications, but it’s the quality of your work experience at Moore Stephens that will set you apart from the rest!

At Moore Stephens we value our staff and invest in the future of our graduates. You will be provided with quality internal and external training, active mentoring and exposed to a diverse range of business sectors and accounting skills. We receive top national ratings from SAICA for our training programmes.

This will broaden your knowledge, make you wiser in business and help you develop into a unique and sought after CA.

We believe in the ‘See, Do, Teach’ philosophy and in your getting your hands dirty. Our approach has proven successful to many practicing CAs out there.

Our Internal training includes:

• SAICA outcomes based training of business skills
• Technical skills
• Personal skills
• Academic support

Our External training includes:

• National School of Accounting (NSOA)
• PROBETA Training Institute
• Seminars
• Specialist tax training
• Individual’s interests also addressed

Your training is a journey, and like all journeys, you need to put in hours of work and preparation before you jet off to your chosen destination. There will always be routine safety checks that cannot be escaped – that’s part of maintaining professionalism in our industry, but it’s the level of excellence at Moore Stephens that will make you fly!

Join our team – you will realise your potential with us!

Open and friendly environment

Graduates often describe their first experience with Moore Stephens as 'refreshingly different'.

You will be happily surprised at the unconventional and relaxed ‘open-door’ approach of the partners – from the way they interview you to the way they walk into client meetings and deal with their business challenges.

You are given the freedom to approach partners and to address issues and it’s this casual yet respectful and professional relationship that makes you feel more in place and not like partners are above you.

Yes, sometimes it is pressured, but at Moore Stephens you’ll have strong support from the senior staff and partners.

The difference with Moore Stephens is that, at the end of the day, you know you are going to make it. You know that the tough times are about being ‘en route’ – knowing your destination makes it worthwhile.

Careers - Experienced Hires

Make your skills and uniqueness count with Moore Stephens.

Moore Stephens looks for exceptional people who rise to the challenge and like to push the boundaries. Our people are known for their innovative and fresh approach and commitment to our valued clients as well as a commitment to delivery.

We value individuality, enthusiasm, innovation and results orientation. Teamwork is integral, coupled with clear talent and a good academic record.

Moore Stephens can offer you a fast track on your career path through excellent opportunities across all sectors. We promise a challenging, exciting and fulfilling career in a high ranking firm with a large national and international reach.

Career Opportunities

Ranked 11th in South Africa and 13th Internationally by the International Accounting Bulletin, Moore Stephens SA is fast-growing and its modern, dynamic approach to the profession is attracting exceptional staff and a diverse client base from entrepreneurial clients to listed companies.

The diverse and complex level of work you will be exposed to at Moore Stephens will help you to realise your potential, showcase your talents, and to identify your career path. You will form part of an integral team, working closely and imparting knowledge that will assist and benefit your clients.

Moore Stephens' services are divided into four key career areas. These are Auditing, Tax, Management Advisory Services and Secretarial and Accounting Services.

We have a dynamic work environment, multiple teams and diverse client assignments in progress throughout the year. You will also be in a position to leverage guidance and advice from our global network of offices and in doing so, accomplish maximum efficiency and capabilities in dealing with the most challenging demands.

Therefore, as an individual, you gain invaluable knowledge and acquire unique methods, equipping you do deal effectively in a challenging and demanding corporate environment.

Professional and challenging work

Moore Stephens is known internationally for providing outstanding levels of service that extend beyond the numbers. Our partners and staff know that accounting excellence is a good starting point, but it’s the human touch that really makes the leap between a good company and a great one.

Moore Stephens is not chasing the big 4 – We place too much value on our personalized service, and our dynamic and modern approach continues to energise the industry.

And, size does matter! Working with a mid-size firm like Moore Stephens will give you:

• More exposure to a wider variety of assignments
• Direct communication with directors
• The opportunity to develop managerial skills
• The ability to make a difference
• You won't be just a name and number on a file somewhere at HR

Perhaps that's why Moore Stephens South Africa continues to attract exceptional staff and a diverse client base – from successful entrepreneurial clients to listed companies.

Careers – Scholars

Moore Stephens – growing accountants worldwide

A career as a Chartered Accountant will make you one of the most sought after, high earning professionals in the world. The CA (SA) qualification is versatile and well recognized, leaving you with many rewarding options.

There is a current shortage of Chartered Accountants in South Africa so there is plenty of opportunity for hard working and ambitious graduates.

In addition to the academic requirements needed to become a CA, candidates need a natural curiosity about a wide range of businesses and a variety of people, good verbal and written communication skills are also essential as well as a willingness to work hard.

School subjects required to become a CA:

Matriculation exemption with an above average pass in Maths is required, as well as one of the following Qualifications:

B Comm (Accounting) or equivalent
AND
B Comm Honours (Accounting) or equivalent
OR
B Accounting (which includes both the undergraduate and post graduate qualifications)

What happens if you don’t have the specified tertiary qualifications or if you cant afford to study full time?

You can apply for a training contract with a firm of Chartered Accountants or Auditors and study part time.

The term of your training contract will depend on your highest qualification. In other words, if your highest qualification is Matric, or a non-accredited National diploma, you will be on a five-year training contract. If your highest qualification is an accredited National diploma, BTech degree or a non-accredited BComm degree you will be on a four year contract. (For more information visit www.saica.co.za)

What happens after you have obtained your qualification?

Upon completion of your qualification you commence a training contract with a firm of Chartered Accountants or Auditors (TIPP Training).

This three year contract enables you to learn, make mistakes and develop under supervision in the real world of business.

Why choose Moore Stephens

Moore Stephens is ranked 11th in South Africa and 13th Internationally by the International Accounting Bulletin. Our fast-growth and modern, dynamic approach to the accounting profession is attracting exceptional staff and a diverse client base from entrepreneurial clients to listed companies.

The diverse and complex level of work you will be exposed to at Moore Stephens will help you to realise your potential, showcase your talents, and to identify your career path.

Moore Stephens offers you:

• The opportunity to work in Moore Stephens offices in South Africa or Internationally.
• An opportunity to learn in a challenging and exciting environment.
• Exposure to highly skilled professionals.
• A friendly and supportive team of people.

Once you've joined Moore Stephens, we do everything we can to ensure that your stay with us is happy and productive. The personal well-being of our staff features at the top of our agenda

Your career options as a Chartered Accountant

The term CA (Chartered Accountant) (SA) is the title of members of SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountancy).

Chartered accountants work in all fields of business and finance. Some are involved with public practice work whilst others work in the private sector or are employed by government departments.

Chartered Accountancy is a challenging career involving trade, industry and economic growth. 
Chartered accountants also offer professional services as accountants and management accountants. Rapid changes taking place in South Africa’s economy have opened up vast opportunities for chartered accountants to engage in many diverse businesses and industries.

Career Options:

Work in a professional accounting firm which includes the following areas of specialisation:

Auditing – as part of a supervised team of accountants and trainee accountants you will be required to check the accuracy of the records of organisations to ensure that the financial statements fairly present the results of the business.

Tax – Accountants who specialize in tax are responsible for completion of tax returns and tax consulting for clients.

Management Advisory Services – Accountants who specialize in this field analyze and advise their clients on all the many financial aspects of running a business.

Secretarial and Accounting Services – The secretarial section involves a variety of tasks such as the registration of companies, the preparation of agendas and minutes for meetings and related legal matters.

Accounting services would include the design of accounting systems, the capture and recoding of data and the preparation of financial statements.

Work in commerce and industry:

Some CA’s leave the profession once they are qualified to pursue careers in business. A company CA (SA) is usually a member of the top management team.

Work in the academic world:

Some accountants enjoy academic life and pursue a career in lecturing and research.

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Careers – Applications

Apply for a position as:

• Audit Manager
• Book keeper
• Tax Compliance
• Trainee Accountant

If you wish to apply for a position at Moore Stephens, please send a copy of your matriculation certificate, academic transcript, brief CV and a testimonial to the Moore Stephens graduate recruitment office you wish to apply to.

Come and join us over the holidays for our 2 week vacation programmes!

Our vac programme will give you the chance to experience our culture and business approach. You will meet our dynamic team who will give you the opportunity to work on various parts of the business. At the end of your 2 weeks, you will have a very good sense of how we approach our client work, one another and also, what we love doing for fun!

We will include you in our training programme and give you ample opportunity to ask lots of questions as well as contribute your ideas.

The vac programme gives you a real chance to check us out and it’s great for us to get to know you too. Many students have been hired based on their involvement and participation in our vac programmes.

A career as a Chartered Accountant will make you one of the most sought after professionals in the world. The CA (SA) qualification is extremely versatile and well recognised, leaving you with many rewarding options.

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Minimum qualifications required:

• BCom Accounting or,
• Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting or,
• BAcc (4 year degree) or,
• BCom Hons (Financial Accounting)

After completing the required qualification , you commence a training contract with a firm of Chartered Accountants or Auditors (TIPP training). The three year contract enables you to learn, make mistakes and develop under supervision in the real world of business.

Careers – Bursaries

Moore Stephens offers a limited study bursary programme. The bursaries cover university fees, excluding books and residence costs.

To be considered you would need to:

• Be a resident of South Africa
• In possession of a matriculation exemption certificate with full exemption and a sub minimum of an "A" for 4 subjects, 1 of which must be "Core Mathematics"
• Be registered for a Bachelor of Commerce degree at an approved university
• Maintain a 60% average at university for all subjects
• Be a self-confident achiever, and
• Have held various leadership positions

After completing your studies at university we look forward to welcoming you to our team of audit clerks, where you will eventually qualify as a Chartered Accountant (SA).

Candidates wishing to apply for a bursary should send a copy of their matriculation certificate, academic transcript, brief CV and a testimonial to the Moore Stephens graduate recruitment office they wish to apply to.

Click here to download the Bursary Application Form.

Amazing national and international secondment opportunities

The Moore Stephens International association is now one of the leading international accounting and consulting associations outside the Big 4, with 630 offices operating in 98 countries, Moore Stephens International employs a total of 20 864 staff.

The aim of the Moore Stephens’ member firms is to provide comprehensive modern services to clients globally. We do this through the development and maintenance of a cohesive network that operates to the same high standards of professionalism and value in each country.

Our staff members are encouraged to interact between the member firms and we offer secondments to member firms across the world to broaden their work experience.

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