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We create tailor-made solutions to meet the accounting, wealth, financial, currency, and nationality needs of our clients. We pride ourselves on providing solutions that suit our client’s unique individual circumstances; our employees are key in achieving this goal.\nThe staff in our Abuja, Cape Town, Durban, Harare, Johannesburg, Kampala, London, Lagos, Lusaka, Melbourne, and Monte Estoril offices are passionate about their areas of expertise and take pride in helping our clients achieve their goals. As a result, we have an energised and fun company culture, something that sets us apart from other professional services firms.\n Job Overview:\nAre you energetic, ambitious, and looking to develop your career? Our IT department is looking to add a Junior SQL Developer to their team. We offer a dynamic and challenging environment where we achieve our business objectives and have fun doing it.\nWe’re looking for an experienced SQL Developer who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving real-time business and application challenges. 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