Current Opportunities at BDO South Africa

Description

BDO has a vacancy for a Corporate Tax Consulting Manager/ Senior Manager within the Corporate Tax Consulting business unit in the Tax Department. The incumbent will be reporting to the National Corporate Tax Consulting Directors. You will inter alia be responsible for:

• Assisting BDO to achieve its financial targets driving the BDO brand, business development, technical tax competence and client service in line with BDO values.
• Interpreting and applying theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of income tax and corporate law.
• Preparing and/or reviewing income tax and deferred tax computations.
• Reviewing tax computations for the audit department.
• Drafting technically correct opinions and reports for review and reviewing tax opinions and advise to be provided to clients and the audit department.
• Gathering information from different sources by using effective research tools.
• Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.
• Identifying income tax issues arising at clients and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them.
• Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.
• Liaising with audit partners and audit staff with regards to tax issues.
• Liaising with SARS.
• Visiting clients to remediate tax issues and assist clients with SARS audit and queries.
• Managing and maintaining client relationships.
• Preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.
• Producing accurate work and client deliverables to a high technical standard while coaching and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting
• BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation
• M.Com, or Hdip (Tax) advantageous
• CTA advantageous 

Professional designation:

• SAICA and/or SAIT 

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Corporate Tax consultant
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Corporate Tax manager
• Experience working with and interpreting financial accounting records

Competencies:

• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership and supervising skills
• Working with people
• Adherence to principles and values
• Relating and Networking skills
• Analytical skills
• Leaning and researching skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Adapting and responding to change
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

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Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Write and maintain programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of company applications as necessary as defined by the solution architect and associated business process.
• Ability to work formally across the full SDLC within the defined governance frameworks
• Attend and contribute towards the development meetings within the company.
• Train and support end-users on the developed systems where required.
• Assist Jnr team members as required on the projects to close out within project timeline.
• Assist with development documentation and guidelines as required for developed systems.
• Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing applications for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.

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

Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent

• Grade 12
• Degree or certification or courses in IT Programming / Computer Science

Work Experience

• 5-7 Years’ experience with software development
• Familiar with databases and database design
• Hands-on experience developing test cases and test plans
• Work experience with developing & deploying both front and back-end web applications.
• Knowledge pertaining to system-level security principles.

Knowledge

• Proficient in Javascript, HTML, .Net, .Net Core, MS Environments, C#, CSS, SQL, Azure Dev Ops
• Familiar with Java and Javascript Frameworks, SignalR and Angular
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Basic knowledge of model driven frameworks
• Understanding of SQL Server DB
• Familiar with AGILE software delivery methodologies.
• Exceptional code review and quality assurance skills

Competencies: Technical & Behavioural

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in developing, customizing, testing, integrating, and deploying applications
• Demonstrated Proficiency in customising and creating applications
• Demonstrated Proficiency in Understanding and implementing business workflows and processes
• Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products.

Behavioural Competencies

• Internally motivated, ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proactive, self-starter with initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems and processes
• Proven communication skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders, ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting stakeholders remotely
• Adaptable and flexible
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and work to tight project deadlines

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BDO’s YES Programme offers:

• Structured, output-based environment
• Grow your knowledge and experience from student to employee.
• Open the door to join a dynamic and fast-growing team. 
• Meet, Interact, and develop relationships with, BDO SA managers and partners Stretch yourself personally and professionally.

Requirements

Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning, Work Experience

Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent

• Diploma/Degree in Commerce/Engineering ; Project management/business analysis certification

Work Experience

• 0-1 Years work 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
• Must be able to work on your own 
• Quality and detail oriented
• Team player

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Primary Purpose of the Job

• The Report Writer and Database Administrator is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of company databases, building datasets, analysing raw data and converting comprehensive information into written reports.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Create backups and restore databases
• Minimise database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• Monitor database performance, implement changes, apply new patches and versions when required
• Manage data to support reporting, including the creation and maintenance of reports, through the use of MS SQL Server, Power Bi, SSRS/SSIS, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Crystal Reports, and others
• Analytical thinking for translating data into informative reports and visuals
• Ability to write ad-hoc queries, create store procedures, functions and views
• Ability to ODBC connections between different types of databases and platforms
• Build reports/functions to help identify data patterns to scrub/clean our data and maintain good data quality.
• Create dashboards and interactive visual reports from multiple data sources
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs
• Familiarity with database design and documentation explanations of algorithms, parameters, models and relationships
• Work closely with the developers on projects to assistance with the database structure and relationship

Requirements

Qualifications, Work Experience, and Knowledge 

Qualifications

• Grade 12 
• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or related discipline

Work Experience

• Minimum 3- 5 years’ relevant experience 

Knowledge

• Advanced in MS SQL Server BI Stack tools and technologies (SSRS, SSIS, TSQL, Power Query, Power Bi and Dax)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including Macros

Competencies: Technical & Behavioural

Technical Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL.
• Experience in Crystal reports or similar business intelligence tools
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including Macros
• Excellent understanding of database relationships

Behavioural Competencies

• Internally motivated, ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proactive, self-starter with initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems and processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly.
• Ability to follow instructions
• Detail-oriented.

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Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the L&D Specialist to liaise with internal clients to design & develop L&D initiatives and strategies
• Assist the L&D Specialist in the research, design and development of training programmes and materials based on the organisation's needs to meet short and long term business objectives
• Ensuring skills required of employees within BDO are mapped according to the divisions internal framework and are regularly updated in order to remain relevant to the divisional strategy
• Update training programmes based on experience and feedback from clients
• Implementing training methods and content which are deemed to be valuable and well received by the staff
• Deliver training programmes which enhance the overall capability of the firm
• Demonstrate the ability to facilitate training sessions in an engaging and interactive manner
• Control documents and records by establishing and maintaining a database representing every aspect of training delivered in order to enable the completion of the Workplace Skills Plan annually
• Carrying out all other reasonable requests in pursuit of continuous employee development and  improvement
• Ensure consistent compliance with operating standards and regulatory requirements
• Performing regular quality assessments and identifying compliance issues, concerns, and deficiencies

Requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant undergraduate/Honours degree or diploma i.e. HR/Industrial Psychology

Experience

• Must have experience with FASSET 
• 1-2 years working experience in a similar role

Job Skills and Competencies

• Advanced or proficient level of Microsoft Office skills, Power Point and Excel in particular
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve internal reporting deadlines
• Experience in delivering training material

Behavioral Competencies

• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Professional at all times
• Friendly and helpful
• Proactive
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter with a strong will to succeed
• Comfortable with presentations/facilitation
• Able to manage time effectively

BDO Core Competencies

• Advanced verbal/written communication
• Accomplished ability to foster  collaborative teamwork
• Accomplished in fostering active communication, continuously adding value and being client focused
• Accomplished in engaging diverse people
• Accomplished in leading self, fostering accountability for operational excellence, planning organising and control

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Primary Purpose of the Job

• We are searching for a strategic Marketing Specialist who specialises in planning and implementing marketing strategies, to join our professional auditing and advisory services firm.
• The Marketing Specialist will play a critical role in developing and executing marketing strategies aligned with our multi-year sector and service line business strategies in a business-to-business (B2B) environment. This may involve market research, developing media plans, creating content, and managing campaigns.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of integrated marketing in the professional services industry, be well-versed in industry best practices; and possess the creativity and drive to help us achieve our strategic business objectives. They must also be familiar with the latest marketing software and technologies. Additionally, they may be required to analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement and adjust campaigns accordingly

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Integrated Marketing: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans and campaigns that support the firm's multi-year sector and service line business strategy.
• Competitor Analyses: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify target markets, industry trends and client needs, and use insights to inform marketing strategies.
• Sectors, Service lines and Regions: Provide active support to Sectors, Service lines and Regions generally as well as in relation to a specific portfolio. This is to elevate the BDO brand and its offerings; and enhance its reputation and positioning in the market. Cross-functional teams; Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sector leaders, service line partners, and business development, to create and execute effective marketing initiatives.
• Content: Create compelling marketing collateral, including thought leadership content, industry reports, case studies, and client success stories, to position the firm as a trusted advisor in the market.
• Digital: Drive digital marketing efforts, including content marketing, email campaigns, social media marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO), to generate leads and increase brand visibility.
• Events & Platforms: Create and manage industry-specific events, webinars, conferences and speaking engagements to enhance the firm's thought leadership position and engage with key stakeholders.
• Website & social media: Develop and maintain the firm's website content and digital content, ensuring effective communication of the firm's value propositions, services, sectors and expertise.
• Business development: Collaborate with the business development team to align marketing efforts with their activities and support their client acquisition efforts.
• Measurement: Monitor and analyse marketing performance metrics, track campaign effectiveness, and provide regular reports to stakeholders, making data-driven recommendations for optimisation.
• Regulatory & Industry trends: Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging marketing strategies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• BDO Global: Ensure that the global relationships within the marketing mandate are fostered and maintained.

Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business or a related field

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ marketing experience, preferably in the professional services industry

Job Competencies

• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies in a B2B environment.
• Strong understanding of auditing and advisory services and the ability to translate technical concepts into compelling marketing messages.
• Excellent knowledge of B2B marketing principles, strategies and best practices.
• Proficiency in digital marketing platforms and tools, including marketing automation, CRM systems, email marketing, social media management, and SEO.
• Experience in creating thought leadership content, industry reports and case studies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, compliance, and ethics in auditing and advisory services is highly desirable..

BDO Core Competencies

• Relationships and collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business growth
• Engaging people
• Quality, risk management and operational performance

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Description

An Audit Administrator is responsible for Administrative tasks, Record Keeping, Invoicing, and Updating of information on in-house systems.

Reporting to various Partners and the Audit Operations Officer, the audit administrator will inter alia be responsible for the:

• Processing of travel expenses, subsistence allowance, credit card expenses, and purchase orders
• Invoicing and WIP management
• Correspondence and communication with clients, suppliers, and staff
• Prepare and present at the first year and manager induction.
• Assisting the trainees with bank confirmations and providing a monthly reconciliation to the Finance department
• Processing legal confirmations and deed searches
• Performing monthly reconciliations and reports between the in-house systems
• Co-ordination of departmental meetings and occasional minute taking

Requirements

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• Bcom qualifications will be an advantage.

Experience

• At least 2 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Advanced computer skills
• Proficient in MS office packages

Skills

• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail in all aspects of work
• Good work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Able to work under tight time constraints.

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• The Audit Manager oversees 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. The Audit Manager further supports the Engagement Partner with clients' commercial management and business development initiatives. 

Reporting to the Audit Partner you will inter alia be responsible for: 

• Business Development 
• Negotiating budgets/fees and overruns for clients once fee base has been agreed with the   partner 
• Managing WIP, write offs, fee queries and debtors 
• Ensure Timeous and accurate billing of clients 
• Accurate and Timeous planning of audits. 
• Management and the Execution of audits. 
• Managing staff movements on and off the job and timeously communicate to all relevant parties. 
• Manage and control staff allocations on audit project. 
• Ensure completion and finalisation of audits 
• Building of effective relationships with clients and staff. 
• Ensure Exceptional Client Service. 
• Decide on audit appropriateness of audit opinion by resolving issues which might impact on the audit opinion and ensuring that these are brought to the attention of the engagement partner and documentation thereof. 
• Manage the client and ensure that the project is delivered within the scope agreed on 
• Mentoring of trainees 
• Timeous completion of performance reviews

Qualifications and Experience:

• CA(SA) 
• A minimum of 2 years post article management experience with long term audit ambitions – partner/director 
• Listed companies experience will be an advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong Technical Ability 
• Extremely high level of attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Ability to communicate effectively - Verbally and Written
• Ability to relate to clients at executive level
• Ability to apply sound professional judgment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth through research and attending courses relevant to role.
• Promote teamwork within the Audit Teams
• Strong Planning, organising and control skills

The appointment will be made in terms of the Firm's Employment Equity Policy.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• CA(SA) 
• A minimum of 2 years post article management experience with long term audit ambitions – partner/director 
• Listed companies experience will be an advantage.