Project Manager at BDO South Africa

Specification    
In conjunction with and under the supervision of the Partner, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of assigned teams in the Offshore Division and to assist the Partner in building the offshore division. The role reports to the Partner.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Ensure staff are timeously planned on assignments.
• Minimize non-productive time of unplanned staff, coordinate with General Audit as required.
• Assist in the recruitment of future staff.
• Reconcile WIP and timesheets of staff and obtain pre-approval of clients prior to invoicing
• Ensure staff timesheets are captured timeously and accurately.
• Be main point of contact with assigned offices.
• Build effective working relationships with client contacts, and respond effectively to client requests and suggestions related to the engagement
• Regular check ins with staff to identify any areas of concern or improvements.
• Ensure new staff are timeously onboarded, liasing with IT and HR etc
• Identify training needs
• From time-to-time, the Project Manager may be asked to delegate, review and revise similar work by less experienced staff members
• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients
• Identify process improvements for future assignments and share their knowledge and experience with other team members, including less experienced staff
• Participate in new business development initiatives through preparation of materials related to new business
• Plan and execute assurance engagements

Additional Requirements

• Ability to prioritise workloads and the flexibility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Complete additional ad-hoc duties or assignments as required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High values in teamwork, client/customer service and professionalism
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Support the vision of the Firm by ensuring the demonstration of our BDO Values

Requirements    
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required

Experience

• Three or more years of relevant experience required
• Experience in a professional services firm, is highly preferred
• License/Certifications
• CA(SA) advantageous
• Software
• Proficient in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Power BI

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to foster and maintain relationships with professionals at all levels within the organization
• Ability to act as a strategic partner to regional and local business line and practice leadership and management teams
• Strong project and time management skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all matters
• Ability to deliver presentations and facilitate meetings
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently

Closing Date: 14th, April 2022