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Description
- The role exists to manage audit related data analytics engagements. Including, but not limited to, end-to-end engagement management, training and upskilling of junior staff members, identifying and solutioning opportunities for stakeholder value creation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, execution and reporting of data analytics/ CAATs projects for External Audit.
- Assists in managing stakeholder relationships (internal and external)
Project Management:
Planning:
- Assists in planning of Audit Analytics Engagements (Scope of work, Budgets)
Execution
- Responsible for delivery of data analytics engagements.
- Ensures that working papers /dashboards are in accordance with established department and firm methodologies.
- Reporting and Quality Management
- Completion of reports are in line with established department and firm methodologies.
- Quality assurance documents are completed timeously for each project.
- Measurement of performance on each project is recorded and noted on the performance management system and or in line with ITCE guidelines.
- Learning and development criteria is met through, on the job training, training attendance, training platform stats (Data Camp) etc.
Competencies: Technical & Behavioral Technical Competencies
- Ability to understand business processes, risk and controls.
- Ability to understand audit objectives and pose data analytic procedures and/or solutions to meet the said objective.
- Ability to understand and frame client problem statements and put forward a data analytics. Behavioral Competencies § Ability to work in a team as well as ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and projects simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Problem Solving Skills.
- Self-starter.BDO Core Competencies § Relationships and Collaboration
- Exceptional Client Service
- Engaging people
- Quality, Risk management and Operational performance
Requirements
- Qualifications, Recognition of Prior Learning, Work Experience, and Knowledge Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent § B.Com Accounting, Informatics, Computer Science or relevant degree
- Other relevant data and analytics certifications Work Experience § Minimum 1-2 years working experience in Data and Analytics/ Internal/ IT/ External AuditKnowledge § IDEA Analytics; SQL; Python; Alteryx; UiPath; Advanced Excel; R; Power BI; Qlikview.
- Basic to intermediate Accounting, Auditing, risk and control principles.
- Data extraction, transformation techniques.
- Visualisation/ Dashboarding.
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Description
- The role exists to manage audit related data analytics engagements. Including, but not limited to, end-to-end engagement management, training and upskilling of junior staff members, identifying and solutioning opportunities for stakeholder value creation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, execution and reporting of data analytics/ CAATs projects for External Audit.
- Manage stakeholder relationships (internal and external)
Project Management:
Planning:
- Planning of Audit Analytics Engagements (Scope of work, Budgets)
Execution
- Responsible for delivery of data analytics engagements.
- Ensures that working papers /dashboards are in accordance with established department and firm methodologies.
- Where required, assist junior members of the team on delivery of projects.
- Reporting and Quality Management
- Completion of reports are in line with established department and firm methodologies.
- Quality assurance documents are completed timeously for each project.
- Measurement of performance on each project is recorded and noted on the performance management system and or in line with ITCE guidelines.
- Learning and development criteria is met through, on the job training, training attendance, training platform stats (Data Camp) etc.
Competencies: Technical & Behavioral Technical Competencies
- Ability to understand business processes, risk and controls.
- Ability to understand audit objectives and pose data analytic procedures and/or solutions to meet the said objective.
- Ability to understand and frame client problem statements and put forward a data analytics. Behavioral Competencies § Ability to work in a team as well as ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Problem Solving Skills.
- Self-starter.BDO Core Competencies § Relationships and Collaboration
- Exceptional Client Service
- Engaging people
- Quality, Risk management and Operational performance
Requirements
Qualifications, Recognition of Prior Learning, Work Experience, and Knowledge Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning equivalent
- B.Com Accounting, Informatics, Computer Science or relevant degreeOther relevant data and analytics certifications Work Experience
- Minimum 2-3 years working experience in Data and Analytics/ Internal/ IT/ External AuditKnowledge
IDEA Analytics; SQL; Python; Alteryx; UiPath; Advanced Excel; Power BI; Qlikview.
- Basic to intermediate Accounting, Auditing, risk and control principles.
- Data extraction, transformation techniques.
- Visualisation/ Dashboarding.
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Job specifications:
- Responsibility for portfolio of clients (individuals, trust companies and cc's)
Perform the following engagements:
- Compilation Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410 Independent Review Engagements in terms of ISRE 2400 Accounting Officer
- Engagements in terms of Close Corporations Act Ensuring that proper planning is performed before execution Ensuring BDO SOP's are followed at all times.
- Reviewing junior staff working papers for sections allocated to them
- Reviewing independent review files performed by junior staff
- Proposing journals to client Communicating with clients and making engagement arrangements, discuss engagement results Accounting duties Preparation, processing and maintenance of accounting records for numerous individual companies, cc and trusts from source documents Balance sheet reconciliations.
- Preparation of audit files and finalization of accounts
- Preparation of monthly management accounts Reconciliation of intercompany loan accounts.
- Preparation of interest schedules on loan accounts
- Processing monthly general journals, monthly reconciliation of expenses Drafting AFS per IFRS and IFRS for SMEs Drafting financial statements in terms of relevant accounting disclosure requirements using Caseware Performing tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including SBC's, special allowances (s12C, S12E, etc.)
- Preparation and submission of statutory returns Managing WIP and budgets on engagements, Updating manager and partner on progress of engagements.
- Mentoring junior staff both on the job and generally Ad-hoc processing on Pastel Partner, Xero or directly in Caseware
- Assist other staff members where needed attending to any other matters arising, such as tax queries etc.
- Outsourced projects when needed & other duties as may be required in line with the position.
Requirements
- BCom Financial Accounting and Tax as majors
- Hons. BCom in accounting or related qualification
- SAIPA or SAICA articles
Competencies:
- Preferred Working knowledge of most commonly used accounting packages (for reporting purposes and ad-hoc processing)
- Detailed knowledge of Caseware working papers
- Ability to lead a team Work in a team and independently
- Good communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbal
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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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- The primary purpose of the Financial Services Manager: Insurance role is to assist the Partners at BDO Financial Services with identifying, leading, and managing key accounts and implementing business development within the Insurance sector in South Africa, focusing on external audit and consulting services.
- The Manager will also be given the responsibility to lead Insurance project engagements in both the audit (external and internal) and consulting areas of the Financial Services division, based out of Johannesburg. This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning, execution and delivery of engagements; leading project and audit teams to achieve this; and building and maintaining client relationships while delivering on this.
In addition, the Manager will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations of the Financials Services business unit, which include (but are not limited to) functions such as:
- finance (budget and WIP monitoring and management),
- staff recruitment,
- staff training,
- counselling / mentoring audit trainees under the SAICA assessor program,
- coaching / mentoring junior managers,
- audit quality,
- risk management / client onboarding, and
- assisting leadership of FS with proactively contributing to setting the FS strategy and then implementing the strategy plan in the sector of Insurance, once approved.
Focus will be specifically on experience in the Financial Services sector, particularly in insurance.
We are looking for candidates who would be:
- A go-getter looking for exciting career growth opportunities in a fast-growing business unit within a leading professional services firm. A self-starter that is able to project manage and run assignments and teams independently, with a passion for client relationships and mentoring young CA talent.
- Able to analyse and make decisions regarding complex accounting, auditing, and risk management matters, relating to the Insurance industry;
- Able to develop and review high quality working papers, audit files and reports, and then be able to present the results to senior level staff members at BDO and at clients (C-level staff and Audit / Risk Committee equivalents);
- Able to identify key areas of change and subjectivity affecting the Insurance industry in South Africa, research these areas and summarise internal views and consultations, with a view to providing thought leadership out to the FS market on banking and lending;
- Able to collaborate with the existing FS team as part of a flat reporting structure; and to collaborate with other FS Managers, Senior Managers, Associate Directors and Partners across BDO Financial Services.
Requirements:
- B. Com Honours; CA (SA) qualification;
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ post-qualification/post-articles experience;
- Specific experience in insurance external audit engagements at a professional services firm, and/or Financial Services work experience outside practice but within the industry post articles;
- A sound knowledge of and exposure to the IASB accounting standards, audit standards (ISA’s) currently in issue, and a wide general knowledge of legislation and regulations that could affect financial reporting in the Financial Services industry;
- Deep knowledge and experience with the application of IFRS 7, IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IAS 39 and all the ISA’s currently in issuance.
Competencies:
- Building trust and relationships
- Fostering collaborative teamwork
- Accessibility, persuasiveness and influencing
- Proactive in all that we do
- Fostering active communication
- Continuously adding value
- Client focused
- Demonstrating a commercial and innovative digital mind-set
- Aligning career aspirations with the strategies, goals and objectives of the team and firm
- Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working
- Ability to work with all levels within an organisation
- Demonstration of passion and energy to Financial Services and to the specific area of specialisation
Requirements:
- B. Com Honours; CA (SA) qualification;
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ post-qualification/post-articles experience;
- Specific experience in insurance external audit engagements at a professional services firm, and/or Financial Services work experience outside practice but within the industry post articles;
- A sound knowledge of and exposure to the IASB accounting standards, audit standards (ISA’s) currently in issue, and a wide general knowledge of legislation and regulations that could affect financial reporting in the Financial Services industry;
- Deep knowledge and experience with the application of IFRS 7, IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IAS 39 and all the ISA’s currently in issuance.
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- The primary purpose of the Financial Services Manager: Banking role is to assist the Partners at BDO Financial Services with identifying, leading, and managing key accounts and implementing business development within the Banking sector in South Africa, focusing on external audit and consulting services.
- The Manager will also be given the responsibility to lead Banking project engagements in both the audit (external and internal) and consulting areas of the Financial Services division, based out of Johannesburg. This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning, execution and delivery of engagements; leading project and audit teams to achieve this; and building and maintaining client relationships while delivering on this.
In addition, the Manager will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations of the Financials Services business unit, which include (but are not limited to) functions such as:
- finance (budget and WIP monitoring and management),
- staff recruitment,
- staff training,
- counselling / mentoring audit trainees under the SAICA assessor program,
- coaching / mentoring junior managers,
- audit quality,
- risk management / client onboarding, and
- assisting leadership of FS with proactively contributing to setting the FS strategy and then implementing the strategy plan in the sector of Banking, once approved.
Focus will be specifically on experience in the Financial Services sector, particularly in banking and lending.
We are looking for candidates who would be:
- A go-getter looking for exciting career growth opportunities in a fast-growing business unit within a leading professional services firm. A self-starter that is able to project manage and run assignments and teams independently, with a passion for client relationships and mentoring young CA talent.
- Able to analyse and make decisions regarding complex accounting, auditing, and risk management matters, relating to the Banking and Lending industry;
- Able to develop and review high quality working papers, audit files and reports, and then be able to present the results to senior level staff members at BDO and at clients (C-level staff and Audit / Risk Committee equivalents);
- Able to identify key areas of change and subjectivity affecting the Banking and Lending industry in South Africa, research these areas and summarise internal views and consultations, with a view to providing thought leadership out to the FS market on banking and lending;
- Able to collaborate with the existing FS team as part of a flat reporting structure; and to collaborate with other FS Managers, Senior Managers, Associate Directors and Partners across BDO Financial Services.
Requirements:
- B. Com Honours; CA (SA) qualification;
- A minimum of 2-3 years’ post-qualification/articles experience;
- Specific experience in banking and/or lending external audit engagements at a professional services firm, and/or Financial Services work experience outside practice but within the industry post articles;
- A sound knowledge of and exposure to the IASB accounting standards, audit standards (ISA’s) currently in issue, and a wide general knowledge of legislation and regulations that could affect financial reporting in the Financial Services industry;
- Deep knowledge and experience with the application of IFRS 7, IFRS 9, IFRS 13 and IAS 39 and all the ISA’s currently in issuance.
Competencies:
- Building trust and relationships
- Fostering collaborative teamwork
- Accessibility, persuasiveness and influencing
- Proactive in all that we do
- Fostering active communication
- Continuously adding value
- Client focused
- Demonstrating a commercial and innovative digital mind-set
- Aligning career aspirations with the strategies, goals and objectives of the team and firm
- Innovative and willing to share ideas for new ways of working
- Ability to work with all levels within an organisation
- Demonstration of passion and energy to Financial Services and to the specific area of specialisation
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- The Senior Consultant will be afforded the opportunity to lead project engagements in the team. This role will involve taking responsibility for the planning and execution / delivery of engagements, leading project to achieve building / maintaining client relationships while delivering on this.
In addition, the Senior Consultant will be expected to get involved with the day-to-day operations, which include (but are not limited to), functions such as:
- Assisting with all VAT Consulting related activities including, but not limited to, writing of VAT opinions, VAT reviews, VAT training, and WIP management.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Assisting management in establishing the nature of clients' South African business activities and assessing the VAT implications pertinent thereto.
- Effectively driving the risk process associated with the VAT consulting environment in an attempt to avoid penalties and interest for clients.
- Executing the overall process associated with VAT consulting.
- Effective communication and liaison with SARS with regards to any VAT consulting-related matters.
- Assist with the developing of junior staff both from technical and soft skills perspective.
- 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 and industry knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Drafting technically correct opinions, advice and reports for review to be provided to clients.
- Gathering information from different sources by using effective research tools.
- Assisting with the research and preparation of proposals.
- Adapting to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands.
- Visiting clients to remediate tax issues and assist clients with SARS audits and queries.
- Overall WIP management such as preparing and managing budgets, debtors and monthly invoices.
- Producing accurate work and client deliverables to high technical standards.
- Microsoft office suite proficiency.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- BCom Accounting / LLB
- BCom Honours in Accounting or Taxation or HDip in Tax or VAT
- Advanced VAT certificate will be advantageous
Experience:
- 3 - 5 Years practical VAT consulting experience
- Strong VAT technical knowledge and practical experience
- Financial Services experience will be advantageous
Competencies:
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership and supervising skills
- Continuous inclination and preparedness to improve technical and other abilities
- Ambitious to progress in a consulting environment
- High levels of interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
- High levels of ethical behaviour and adherence to principles and values
- Build strong and effective relationships with internal and external clients ensuring a professional and quality service that meets required expectations and needs
- Confident and decisive with excellent planning and organizing abilities
- Adapting and responding to change
- Innovatively improving systems, processes and procedures
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve reporting deadlines.
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