Career Opportunities at BDO South Africa

Description

• So, you are considering joining BDO in South Africa for a traineeship position. As the South African member firm of the global BDO organisation, one of the fastest growing professional services networks globally, you would be making a good choice for your future career.
• You would be joining an organisation with representation in over 167 countries and territories, including 58 Africa countries.
• We know that it’s important to you to be part of something that matters, a firm that is making an impact on its profession as well as the communities in which it is located. You’ll find all that, and more, at BDO.

ONE ORGANISATION – GLOBALLY CONNECTED

• BDO’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 97292+ people working out of 1,728 offices – and we’re all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. Our firms across the organisation cooperate closely and comply with consistent operating principles and quality standards. 

OUR PURPOSE

PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS
Our mission defines who we are and why we exist. It’s our core purpose. We play a big role in helping our clients and people achieve their dreams. Our mission keeps us grounded and humble about our impact on people’s lives every day.

What you can expect when you join BDO.

•  A commitment to creating unlimited growth by giving our people continuous opportunities 
•  A friendly and supportive culture, surrounded by teammates who are on the same journey as you
•  Collaboration and an open-door policy, all the way up to our CEO
•  A mentor to guide and challenge you
•  Exposure to a range of clients, from large JSE-listed companies to smaller owner-managed businesses
•  Opportunities to show you care through our CSI initiatives
•  A chance to meet other colleagues at our Sports & Social functions
•  Secondment opportunities for qualifying staff
•  Hands-on involvement in audit work from the day you join
•  A choice of six offices in South Africa offering audit work. Our other offices do Advisory work and as such traineeships are not available in Nelspruit, Roodepoort, Stellenbosch.
•  A firm big enough to be able to access the best group of experts for a client’s needs from our national and international network, and small enough to be responsive and innovative in tackling challenges.

The SAICA Accountant Traineeship is a 3 Year Training Contract whereby you will learn all the necessary SAICA competencies to pass your APC qualification in order to register as a Chartered Accountant.

The Trainee Accountant vacancies are for first year trainees wanting to start their training contract within the BDO Audit division. The training contract will ensure that you achieve the SAICA competencies to register as a Chartered Accountant and equip you with generalist expertise and experience in a broad range of commercial sectors. As a BDO Audit professional, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and help BDO to deliver exceptional client service.  

We are looking for candidates who would like:

• Exposure to a broad range of client sectors;
• Hands on experience with clients and management;
• Open door policy with managers and partners;
• To learn about a broad range of businesses  from listed entities to entrepreneurial start ups;
• A supportive environment that is focused on skills development and professionalism.

Requirements 

•  Honours / PGDA / CTA or equivalent level qualification at a SAICA recognised University.

Competencies:

• Keen willingness to learn and bring energy and aspiration to audit team;
• Strong technical ability;
• High level of attention to detail and analytical and problem solving abilities;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to relate to clients;
• Ability to apply sound professional judgement;
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth;
• Ability to work within diverse teams;
• Strong organisational ability.

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Description
Primary Purpose of the Job

• The Financial Manager is responsible for the financial deliverables of the department i.e. financial reporting, data analysis, creditor payments etc. The Financial Manager will produce accurate Financial Reports and assist in developing strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of BDO.  The Financial Manager will ensure that various timelines are strictly met. Adherence to all applicable tax regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To prepare, maintain and review accounting records and financial controls for assigned service lines on an ongoing basis.
• To assist in the preparation of the monthly management accounts including monthly variance analysis and service line query resolution.
• To oversee the accounting records and financial control adherence and implementation of new controls of assigned service lines and to liaise with the Business Unit Heads.
• Review assigned service lines’ monthly work in progress and debtors for reasonability.
• Assist in the preparation and review of the annual financial statements and consolidations where applicable including IFRS disclosures for the assigned company.
• Review the work of accountants and bookkeepers and assist with problem-solving where required.
• Process ad hoc journals.
• Review and release weekly and monthly payments of service line.
• Review salary variances for reasonability and release salary payments of service line.
• Prepare ad hoc reconciliations.
• Facilitate the budget process for assigned service lines.
• Process monthly consolidation and elimination entries where applicable.
• Assisting with tax submissions and compliance matters.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review monthly balance sheet and income statement.
• Ensure intercompany loan accounts are agreed and balanced on monthly basis.
• Assist in the preparation of annual income tax and deferred tax calculations and 6 monthly tax estimates, consult with tax compliance to ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist in ad hoc projects as and when required

Requirements
Qualifications, Recognition of Prior Learning, Work Experience, and Knowledge 

• Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent
•  BCom Accounting Sciences degree
•  BCom Hons CTA
•  Qualified CA(SA)

Work Experience

•  1 - 2 years’ management experience

Knowledge

•  Professional Services experience advantageous
•  Strong technical knowledge of IFRS for SME’s
•  Fundamental understanding of business operation

Competencies: Technical & Behavioural

Technical Competencies

•  Accurate and detail orientated
•  Proficient using Microsoft Excel
•  Experience with Maconomy (advantageous)

Behavioural Competencies

•  Good analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Ability to work as a team member
•  Good oral and written communication skills

BDO Core Competencies

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