Brand New Vacancies at BDO South Africa

Description

BDO Cape Town has a vacancy for a Senior Corporate Tax Compliance Consultant in the Tax Services division. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Tax Compliance, you will be inter alia responsible for; 

• Managing a portfolio of corporate tax clients
• Preparation of corporate income tax returns
• Preparation of provisional tax returns
• Corporate Tax Accrual Reviews
• Attending to SARS verifications and audits
• Drafting of objections to SARS
• Preparation of withholding tax returns for interest, dividends and royalties

Requirements

Qualifications:

• B. Com or equivalent tax qualification;
• Preferably post graduate qualification in Tax 

Experience:

• At least 3 - 4 years’ experience in Corporate Tax Compliance
• Experience in an audit firm environment 

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong focus on client service delivery
• Ability to work independently and manage a portfolio of clients with limited supervision
• Strong focus on risk processes and procedures
• Team player
• Sound knowledge and understanding of tax legislation
• Well versed in all facets of general tax compliance (systems, e-filling, SARS liaison, deadline management)
• Decisive, responsible and self-driven

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Primary Purpose of the Job:

To provide expert advocacy and assistance to client Boards, ensuring their Compliance and Governance and ensuring that client companies and Boards are compliant in terms of the relevant laws and regulations; supporting the promotion of business in order to achieve annual targets to support the organisation’s strategic objectives

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

 Functional Management

• Ensure compliance for clients of the provisions of Companies Act and rules made thereunder and other statutes and bylaws of the company
• Provide expert advocacy to clients on King IV best corporate governance practice
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action for clients
• Sort and file various documents and/or returns as required for clients under the provisions of the Companies Law
• Coordinate and facilitate accurate and timeous administration of client company records and registers including the lodgement of all documents with the CIPC and the maintenance and updating of the company’s registers
• Maintain books and registers of client companies as required under the provisions of the Companies Act
• Ensure that legal requirements of the allotment, issuance and transfer of share certificates have been complied with for clients
• Maintain relevant statutory books as and when required for clients
• Consult and liaise with external regulators and advisers, such as CIPC, Auditors and the Master of the High Court for clients
• Coordinate and deal with all correspondence between client companies and their shareholders
•  Prepare board resolutions, taking minutes, lodging required forms and annual returns with CIPC for clients
•  Prepare and organise agendas and papers for client company Board meetings, committees and annual general meetings (AGM’s)Ensure the distribution of client annual meeting work plans and meeting packs
•  Advise and attend client meetings to ensure that the legal requirements are fulfilled and provide such information as required
• Prepare and follow-up on matters arising from the client meetings attended
• Prepare Board Evaluation Questionnaires tailored for specific clients
•  Draft client Board Evaluation Reports for circulation
• Analyse and prepare client Focus Area Reports based on the Board Evaluation Outcome
• Review and draft Committee Charters as required for clients
• Prepare proposals to new prospective clients
• Prepare and follow up on engagement letters
• Analyse and respond timeously to emails from clients and relevant stakeholders
• Prepare Billing Sheet Schedule and Invoices as required
• Provide support and advocacy to Consultant: Board Support to ensure knowledge transfer

Risk and Compliance Management

• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation
• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements
•   Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity

Stakeholder Management

• Identify and mitigate internal systems and procedural barriers to enhance excellent customer service
• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage Statucor’s reputation
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required
• Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work plans to impacted stakeholders
•  Drive and manage the stakeholder communications with the selected stakeholders

Requirements:

Qualifications

• B-Degree in Law (LLB), Corporate Governance or similar
• Registered Compliance Officer
• Registered with Chartered Governance Institute of South Africa

Experience

• 4-5 Years in Corporate Law or Governance in a variety of sectors and secretarial support experience preferably. 

Knowledge

• Relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks
• JSE Listing Requirements
• Board Governance and Compliance Knowledge
• Company Secretarial protocols
• Business Acumen

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills

• Verbal and Written Communication
• Conflict Resolutions
• Presentations
• Project Management
• Minute Taking
• Computer Literacy
• Planning and Prioritising
• Resilience
• Detail Orientation
• Innovative Thinking
• Customer Centric
• Results Focused

BDO Core Competencies:

• Quality Focused
• Assertiveness
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Impact and Influence

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Description

BDO Johannesburg has a vacancy for a suitable qualified and experienced Transfer Pricing Junior Tax Consultant. Reporting as part of the Transfer Pricing and International Tax team, you will inter alia be responsible for:

• Assisting the Transfer Pricing team with advisory services such as transfer pricing setting strategies or advising foreign multinational companies on the tax implications of their operations in the region
• Assisting the Transfer Pricing team with preparing compliance documentation such as country-by-country reporting, master files and local files
• Assisting the Transfer Pricing and International Tax team with accrual reviews and due diligences
• Drafting proposals for engagements bearing in mind the expectations of our clients
• Developing and pursuing creative strategies while using latest technologies available or to be programmed with our technology department

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Preferably CA(SA), TA(SA) or Attorney currently studying towards or completed M.Com, LLM (Tax Law) or HDip (Tax), or degree or post-graduate degree in economics
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in Transfer Pricing and preferably International Tax

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships internally and with clients to ensure a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs
• Innovation skills to improve systems, processes and procedures
• Confidence and decisiveness with excellent planning and organizing abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve reporting deadlines
• Adherence to principles and values
• Strong business development ability

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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 under a Netherlands portfolio.

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.

Requirements

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 Employee Relations Manager at BDO South Africa will be responsible for managing and enhancing the relationship between management and employees, with a focus on maintaining a harmonious and productive workplace. This role involves developing and implementing employee relations policies and ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations. The Employee Relations Manager will play a crucial role in addressing employee disputes and fostering a positive work environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive employee relations strategies, policies, and procedures
• that align with BDO South Africa organisational goals and legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with all relevant labour laws and regulations, providing guidance to management on employee relations matters.
• Conduct investigations into employee disputes, employee complaints, and allegations of unfair labour practices, ensuring timely and impartial resolution.
• Provide training and support to management and People and Culture on employee relations practices, conflict resolution, and legal compliance.
• Monitor employee relations trends, including changes in legislation, to anticipate potential issues and implement proactive measures.
• Prepare and present reports on employee relations activities, trends, and outcomes to senior management.
• Lead and participate in employee relations projects and initiatives to support BDO South Africa’s strategic goals.

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in employee relations or a related HR field, with a strong understanding of labour laws.
• Proven experience in handling complex employee relations issues.

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills
Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with management § Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion § Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

BDO Core Competencies

• Relationship and Collaboration § Exceptional Client Service § Risk Management

Other

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems (HRIS)

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Description

Having just completed your articles, the Experienced Audit Senior, is responsible to the audit engagement manager for daily work contact, conduct of the audit work and for ensuring that the fieldwork is executed within the required time frame.        

• Completion of execution on sections
• Completion of analytical reviews on an overall entity basis as well as on specific sections
• Completion of planning and finalization (including SEC reporting documents)
• Manages time and is held accountable for productivity
• Provides frequent progress updates to the audit manager or partner
• Regular online training is required to ensure US legislation compliant

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

Minimum requirements:

• Completed 3-year SAICA training contract
• CTA (Completed)
• ITC (Completed)
• Full IFRS practical audit experience
• Preferred requirements:
• Studying towards APC
• Independent review experience

Competencies

• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• Flexible in terms of working hours when required
• Supervisory experience
• Must be able to work on your own
• Project management skills
• Quality and detail oriented
• Team player

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Primary Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of the role is to provide administrative support to the audit department as well as to be responsible for coordinating all trainee related activities to ensure the smooth running of the training office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leave approvals for managers on ESS.
• Review the ESS vs Maconomy report for managers
• Work in progress management 
• Collating and preparing reports 
• Ad hoc administration 
• Mediate when issues arise between trainee and manager
• Registration of new Trainees onto the TCMS & EAT system
• Managing the TCMS dashboard. This includes liaising with trainees if they need to manage their dashboards.
• Managing the EAT dashboard. Following up on assessments in progress
• Weekly reminders to trainees and managers for finalization of assessments in progress
• Following up on LOR/PDS/TED non-compliances
• Issuing of warnings for non-compliance
• Assisting with trainees RPL applications
• Tracking and Reporting on core hours for the trainees.
• Ensure that the coaching schedule is updated and maintained (mentor/mentee list)
• Arranging payment of all IRBA, SAICA, LTS, ITC & APC Invoices.
• Ensure accuracy of the LTS billing summary.
• Ensure the LTS compliance is achieved by trainees and Managers regarding performance records.
• Monitor trainee competencies & core hour progress
• Arrange and setup dates for Calibrations/trainee performance reviews
• Ensure proper coordination of board courses.
• Ensure proper records are kept for registration of trainees for board Courses
• Manage performance and growth conversations between managers and trainees
• Assist in the preparation of Increase schedules for the trainees.
• Keeping accurate information for Trainee qualifications and their academic progression
• Timeously informing the People and culture department on any contracts due for termination.
• Assist with the discharging of trainees on TCMS.
• Collate all information pertaining to SAICA re-accreditation process

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Business Administration Diploma or equivalent

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 year’s experience in administration
• Experience in a professional services environment

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills:

Job Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and written).
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder relationship management.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Quality and detail oriented.
• Maintaining excellent client focus.
• Excellent Computer Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills

BDO Core Competencies:

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

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Primary Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, the Events Coordinator will work with the Marketing team and other internal stakeholders to develop and implement events strategy and execution for the firm. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Daily liaison with clients/suppliers/venues
• Implementation and execution of a variety of events, product launches, conferences, functions, incentives
• Onsite event management from concept, execution through to closure
• Ensuring stakeholders’ expectations are met at the highest service delivery levels
• Negotiating of pricing with suppliers for Best Available Rates to offer clients
• Ensure that deadlines are met, and proposals sent out efficiently and timeously
• Ensuring that job bags/event folders are always kept up to date
• Be financially accountable for each aspect of the event
• Ensure that the events calendar is updated and shared with business

National and Regional events

• Manage all aspects of our internal, external, in-person and virtual, marketing events such as webinars, trade shows/roadshows
• Work cross-functionally with other departments within the team to ensure the events are well attended, professionally run, on brand and all internal stakeholders are prepared with set expectations
• Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly progress updates on the status of our internal events including current participation and agendas
• Align closely with business development on external events to create demand before and after each event and provide reporting on leads
• Help to ensure our event budget is on-track and quantify the impact of our events
• Comfortable reporting and tracking metrics associated with marketing event

Graduate recruitment events

• Liaise with People and Culture team for Grad collateral
• Work with Grad managers to prepare, organise and arrange events
• Prepare and plan for calendar events 

Policies and Procedures

• Comply with all relevant policies and procedures

 Other

• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role and as necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the Marketing team and BDO.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma in Events Management 
• Communications/Public Relations/Corporate Communication

Experience

• 5-8 years’ experience in events
• Experience in a professional services firm is an advantage/preferable.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Event planning and event marketing practices and processes 
  Project management 
  Fiscal management practices & processes (budget development, implementation & reporting)

Ability to: 

• Anticipate project needs, discern work priorities and meet deadlines with little supervision
• Be adaptable, flexible, energetic, innovative, and extremely productive with a high degree of initiative 
• Be communicative and collaborative in approach, open to new ideas and development, with the ability to work seamlessly and effectively with diverse internal and external clients and stakeholders 
• Position events discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels 
• Be resourceful – obtain and learn information needed to do the job from all relevant sources
• Learn new systems and tools quickly
• Work with senior leaders within the firm (EXCO etc)

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills
Job Skills and Competencies

• Outstanding written and verbal communication and an excellent command of English 
• Proficiency using current marketing and communications tools and software, including graphic design and digital marketing 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
• Excellent time management, organization and project management 
• Critical thinker and creative problem-solving

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to handle and manage stress 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Management and leadership skills
• Problem Solving Skills

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Description

BDO South Africa is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Senior Manager to implement our strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in business development, with a deep understanding of the South African market landscape and a passion for driving revenue growth.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to drive revenue growth and expand market share in alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through market research, client prospecting, and networking activities.
• Manage and mentor a team of business development professionals, providing guidance and support to optimize performance and achieve targets. This included tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to develop and implement innovative sales and marketing initiatives that differentiate BDO in the marketplace.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders, and strategic partners to enhance BDO's reputation and market presence.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and client feedback to identify emerging opportunities and potential risks and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Prepare and present regular reports and insights to senior management, highlighting business development performance, opportunities, and challenges.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and best practices in all business development activities.
• Support sectors in strategy development, business development and marketing initiatives.   
• Proposal and pitch coaching on large reactive and pursuit activities. 
• Work collaboratively across business units and service lines to ensure that solutions are found to complex client needs.  
• Manage key relationships with third party organizations and ensure benefit to the company as a result of these affiliations.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business development, sales, or related roles, with at least 2 years in a senior management position.

Requirements

• Experience within a professional services team. 
• Proven track record of managing a diverse team.

Job Skills and Competencies

• Deep understanding of the South African market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement innovative business development strategies that deliver tangible results.
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and CRM software.
• Presentation coaching

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards common goals.

BDO Core Competencies

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

Why join BDO:

• Opportunity to lead strategic business development initiatives for a leading Audit, Assurance, and Tax organization in South Africa.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.

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Purpose of the role:

The Senior Internal Auditor supervises and ensures that the project runs efficiently and profitably from inception to sign-off by managing all the relevant stakeholders in accordance with the Firm's policies and procedures and IIA Standards. The Senior Internal Auditor will ensure a high standard quality of deliverables to clients is maintained and all project deadlines for self and subordinates are adhered to.

The Key outcomes of this role are:

People:

• Staff Development (training and performance management)
• Staff relationships
• Values (REACT)

Client:

• Client Relationships (NPS)
• Internal Audit Plan Development
• Audit Committee Submission

Processes & Quality:

• Internal Audit project coordination and supervision (deadlines)
• Delivering high standard deliverables on time
  • Pentana (Planning / execution / reporting)
  • Quality Assurance (review of team work and clearing manager notes)

Project Planning

Planning processes:

• Drafting of Scope Letter.
• Issuing of document requests (RFI) and gathering of relevant information. 
• Review and finalise the process walkthrough (system descriptions)
• Selection of samples as per the sample methology.
• Update of staff planner.

Audit Work Programme

• Finalise a detailed Risk & Control Matrix for the process under review, in conjunction with the AM/M.
• Ensure that each risk identified is aligned to a control and audit procedure.
• Document the Risk and Control Matrix on Pentana, with minimal review notes by AM/M/SM.
• Assist in allocation of audit procedures to the execution team

Execution

• Executing allocated audit procedures as per approved Risk and Control
• Matrix (complex procedures - no more than 25% in general. Percentage may differ in consulting projects).
• Finalising findings with relevant process owners to confirm factual correctness, including the root cause and recommendations.
• Complete execution within allocated time/cost budget and communicate challenges, overruns and issues in advance. Assists and guides IA/JIA.

Client Management

• Assist with overall client management functions in conjunction with AM/M/SM:
  • Liaison with client.- Preparation of draft ARC/management reports.
  • Client plan management.

Quality and process

Execution

• Review working papers and findings of IA/JIA with constructive coaching notes, in line with IIA Standards.

Project Administration (Time & Attendance)

• Daily completion of timesheets and disbursement claims for inclusion in WIP
• Monitoring of project Budget/WIP on a daily basis.
• Remaining within the allocated hours and / or communicating overruns with The Manager/Senior Manager & Director.
• Commence and finalize allocated work within specified timeframes, as per resource planner and agreed upon with Manager or Director.

Team Evaluations

• Timely completion of own Project Performance Appraisal document (within 7 days after completion of the audit report).
• Timely review of the  IA/JIA's  Performance Appraisal (within 7 days after receipt of from the JIA).

Declaration of interest

• Signed declaration of interest for the client (Internal Document)
• Ensure that the audit  team has completed and signed the declaration of interest forms.

Quality

• Ensure that audit work and draft findings are adequately documented and substantiated with audit evidence on Pentana.
• All items on Pentana have been reviewed and signed off.
• Update and ensure the engagement file is ready for review on Pentana. 

Reporting

• Finalising findings with relevant process owners to confirm factual correctness, including the draft root cause, effects and recommendations.
• Development of a full draft report for management finalisation.

Communication

• Communicate with the AM/M/SM in a timely manner on progress of work and any challenges being experienced.
• Communicated with the team in relation to the project.
• Timely communication with the client.

People Development, Learning and Growth

CIA Certification

• Pass two out of three parts of the CIA exams

Generic Factors:

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Acceptance of Responsibility
• Able to perform work and deliver without constant supervision/guidance.
• Shows commitment to the client, engagements and BDO.
• Constantly accepts responsibility in a competent manner.
• Can be relied upon to accept responsibility in respect of other employees in their absence when requested to do so.
• Requires minimal level of supervision and coaching.

Training and Development

• Keeps abreast of work related developments.
• Attendance of at least 85% of training interventions.
• Maintains or improves Skills Matrix rating to 85%.
• Maintains CPE hours & reporting (if certified).

Peer Assessment

• Obtain a minimum score of 75% in the 360-degree assessments 

Interpersonal skills and Teamwork

• Co-operates well with supervisors, colleagues and those supervised.
• Is polite and respectful of others. Demonstrates a sound and healthy attitude when interacting with others.
• Able to influence and communicate well as part of a team.  Works to achieve team objectives.
• Requires normal level of supervision and guidance. 

Qualifications

• Four year qualification in Internal Audit /B.Com Honours Internal Audit /or 
• Informatics /or Computer Science
• CIA/CISA/CFE

Experience

• Minimum 4 years working experience of
• Internal / IT Auditing:
  •  3 years trainee
  •  1 year supervisory level in IA/IT Auditing

Training

• For Internal Audit - COSO, IDEA, Pentana
• For IT Audit - ITIL, IDEA,COBIT
• For Forensics - IDEA
• Adequate Knowledge Base - King IV