Vacant Job Positions at BDO South Africa | MyJobMag (2024)

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

Deadline: Not specified

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Description

The manager role will report to the Associate Director Compliance and will be responsible for designing, implementing and monitoring effective and efficient processes to ensure compliance with policies relating to the Relevant Ethical Requirements (including Independence) components and for managing Compliance Practitioners who play a role in executing certain processes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage design and implementation of projects and initiatives, policies and processes, systems/ tools relating to Relevant Ethical Requirements (including Independence).
• Examples of this includes managing the end-to-end processes of different types of ethics and independence declarations, the non-assurance services approval process for Public Interest entities audit clients, facilitating different types of ethics and independence training, maintaining partner rotation schedules, etc.
• Provide training, advice and support to partners, directors and professionals on Ethics, Independence & Conflicts of Interest policies, processes, procedures, and systems.
• Identify risks related quality objectives, assess current controls to determine if appropriate and design controls to further mitigate any identified risks.
• Perform reviews to monitor compliance to policies and procedures and provide input into related risks.
• Manage team of Compliance Practitioners responsible for certain steps in the client an engagement acceptance and independence processes and provide reporting to Associate Director Compliance.
• Key link between Compliance and the Digital Solutions team to ensure effective and efficient automation solutions.Engage with other stakeholders in the firm to ensure a proper understanding and buy-in for defined policies and processes.
• Prepare reporting for Governance Bodies and Committees.
• Identify improvements to existing processes.
• Stakeholder management and engagement.

Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent

• Matric
• A qualification in accounting, finance, business, external or internal audit. CA(SA) or CIA would be advantageous

Work Experience

• Proven experience in a risk, ethics, conflicts, or independence role within an audit firm or similar financial services setting

Knowledge

• Intermediate Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and spoken English language skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess complex situations to make sound ethical decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with team members and clients on ethics-related matters.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Strong spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Project Management

BDO Core Competencies

• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Engaging people
• Leadership
• Quality, Risk management and Operational performance

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Description

BDO Business Services Outsourcing Services has vacancies for an Intermediate Accountant who will help in maintaining/managing portfolios of monthly and annual accounting clients.

Competencies:

• Experience in accounting and has a passion in preparing the accounting records from source to trial balance;
• Tech savvy and adaptability to using multiple cloud-based accounting platforms, including experience in working on the cloud when generating accounting records
• Previous experience in managing own client portfolio, including the onboarding of clients, client interaction and communications throughout the accounting assignment up until the delivery
• Requires little to no guidance when it comes to completing the accounting for multiple and various clients
• Ability to work on international projects and foreign clients
• Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and IFRS for Small- and Medium-sized Entities (“IFRS for SMEs”)
• Preparation of annual financial statements and experience in the tools used to preparing financial statements
• Performing tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including
• SBC’s, special allowances (s12C, s12E, etc)
• Proposing journals to client (via Senior / Manager)
• Self-disciplined
• Has a high regard of SOPs and follow process and procedure
• Excellent time management skills and responsible for managing own schedule according to client deadlines and delivery dates
• Reporting to a supervisor & efficient feedback on progress of engagements
• Managing own WIP and budgets on engagements

Additional Competencies:

• Compilation Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410
• Independent Review Engagements in terms of ISRE 2400
• Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of Close Corporations Act
• Other duties as may be required in line with the position.

Qualifications and Experience:

• B.Com Financial Accounting
• Completion of SAIPA/SAICA articles
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Good communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of most commonly used accounting packages (for reporting purposes and ad-hoc processing)
• Detailed knowledge of Caseware, Xero, Dext and other cloudbased accounting tools that are used in the app marketplace.
• Understanding of Afrikaans is recommended
• Ability to work under pressure

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Primary Purpose of the Job

• The main focus for this role is to consult with service line representatives in order to determine business directives, requirements, shortfalls, and advise suitable technical solutions, then bring these requirements to the infrastructure team for planning and implementation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between ICT and the business.
• Prepare detailed plans for new projects, determine resource allocation, deliverable timelines, and possible issues.
• Conduct feasibility analysis to ensure consistency with client demands.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, conduct internal meetings, and streamline overall workflow, with the primary aim of keeping the project on schedule.
• Kick off the evaluation process by establishing performance indicators.
• Monitor every step of the project with reference to cost estimates, overall plans, and deliverable deadlines.
• Review existing processes and propose process improvements.
• Research, monitor, and analyze to produce business insights and action recommendations.
• Review business requirements against functionality of the developed system to ensure that business requirements have been met.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including timelines, resource plans, and meeting minutes.
• Provide regular status updates and communicate project changes.
• Provide support to the business by addressing queries and ensuring that they get resolved.

Requirements

Qualifications, Recognition of Prior Learning, Work Experience, and Knowledge
Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent

• B.Com Information Systems

Work Experience

• 2 years project analyst experience.
• Project management experience in relation to ISO 27001 2013 or 2022, ISMS Information Security Management Systems, Data Governance framework or programs, IT system experience etc
• Microsoft CRM Dynamics experience

Knowledge

• Adequate IT knowledge which includes an understanding of IT concepts, systems and functions

Competencies: Technical & Behavioural
Technical Competencies

• Data analysis
• MS Visio

Behavioural Competencies

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical skills.
• Project management skills
• Ability to engage with clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships

BDO Core Competencies

• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business Growth
• Engaging people
• Leadership
• Quality, Risk management and Operational performance

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Description

BDO Business Services Outsourcing has a vacancy for a Senior Accountant who will assist in maintaining and managing portfolios of monthly and annual accounting clients.

Competencies:

• Perform the following annual engagements:
  • Annual write-up of accounting records using the firm’s preferred software tools, such as Xero, SAGE Online, Pastel Partner.
  • Compilation Engagements in accordance with ISRS 4410.
  • Independent Review Engagements in accordance with ISRE 2400.
  • Accounting Officer Engagements in accordance with the Close Corporations Act.
• Ensure proper planning is conducted before execution.
• Adhere to BDO SOPs at all times.
• Propose journals to clients via Senior/Manager.
• Communicate with clients to arrange engagements, discuss engagement results.
• Draft Annual Financial Statements (AFS) per IFRS and IFRS for SMEs.
• Perform tax computations for companies, close corporations, and trusts, including SBCs and special allowances (e.g., s12C, s12E).
• Manage monthly accounting tasks, including processing accounting transactions, reconciliations to the balance sheet, preparation of management accounts, and calculation and reconciliation of VAT and PAYE.
• Manage own work-in-progress (WIP) and budgets on engagements.
• Update Manager and Partner on the progress of engagements.
• Mentor junior staff both on the job and generally.
• Assist other staff members as needed.
• Handle outsourced projects when required.
• Perform other duties as may be required in line with the position.

Requirements:

• B.Com Financial Accounting.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, internally and externally, both written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of commonly used accounting packages (for reporting purposes and ad-hoc processing).
• Detailed knowledge of Caseware Working Papers.

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Description

YOU’VE WORKED HARD FOR YOUR SUCCESS.

Now make it work for you by joining the fastest-growing professional services firm globally.

At BDO, we invest in our people to help them grow both professionally and personally. Work with over 1,800 professionals across seven offices in South Africa and watch your career take off.

We have vacancies for a Corporate Finance Trainee at our Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Office.

The Corporate Finance Trainee will assist the Corporate Finance team in delivering quality Corporate Finance services while supporting the audit stream. The Corporate Finance Trainee will be responsible for the following key activities to achieve the main objectives:

• Building trust and relationships.
• Fostering collaborative teamwork.
• Being approachable, persuasive, and influential.
• Proactive in all actions.
• Fostering active communication (verbal and written).
• Continuously adding value.
• Being an excellent presenter.
• Having a commercial and innovative digital mindset.

Requirements:

• Contribute to professional and collaborative client relationships with BDO UK.
• Maintain active communication with managers, partners, and clients to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Proactively identify, document, and communicate any changes to the scope of work.
• Conduct research to substantiate valuation inputs and assumptions as provided by the audit or external clients.
• Support Corporate Finance Executives with appropriate research and liaise with other parties in the firm to provide research input on valuation specialist matters.
• Perform the legwork on financial models, including checking for consistency and accuracy of assumptions provided by clients.
• Research audit and accounting rules applicable to scenarios.

Qualifications:

• B.Com in Economics or Statistics.
• Recent University graduate.

Competencies:

• Ability to build strong and effective relationships with internal and external clients, ensuring a professional and quality service that meets expectations and needs.
• Clear interest in a broad range of business, strategy, and finance topics.
• Up-to-date with market conditions and developments.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to building a successful team.
• Excellent planning, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet internal reporting deadlines.
• Strong commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and aptitude for analytics.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports with appropriate levels of literacy.

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

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• Corporate Finance Trainee

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