Job Vacancies at BDO South Africa

We have an opportunity for an Intermediate Accountant.

• The team actively manages a varied and dynamic range of engagement types, including annual accounting, compilations and Independent Reviews. All parts of the BDO Annual work team use their skills, insight and integrity to handle the appointed engagements to enable BDO to deliver sustainable growth.
• Actively participates in engagement teams, provides technical support to junior engagement staff in area of expertise. Assists Senior Accountant and management in application of processes in engagements to ensure compliance with the relevant standards and processes and advise on improvements identified in existing processes.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the client relationship through communication, listening and responsiveness
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Good communication skills, internal and external, both written and verbal
• Ability to travel in and around the greater Johannesburg (own transport or public)
• Assures quality and efficiency in engagement processes.
• Execute planned assignments as part of a team on each engagement:
• Annual write-up of accounting records utilising the firms preferred software tool, i.e. Xero, SAGE Online, Pastel Partner
• Compilation Engagements in terms of ISRS 4410
• Independent Review Engagements in terms of ISRE 2400
• Accounting Officer Engagements in terms of Close Corporations Act
• Proposing journals to client (via Senior / Manager)
• Drafting AFS per IFRS and IFRS for SMEs (Intermediate level)
• Performing basic tax computations for companies, close corporations and trusts (including SBC’s, special allowances (s12C, s12E, etc)
• Managing own WIP and budgets on engagements with the assistance of the Senior / Manager
• Updating Senior and manager on progress of engagements
• Assist other staff members where needed
• Other duties as may be required in line with the position.
• Implement and follow standard operating procedures and quality process manuals to ensure engagements meet the required standards. Provide feedback on areas of improvement
• Identify cross-selling opportunities of other BDO services to current clients and reporting to management
• Mentors junior staff and leads team in own area of expertise through on the job training and support.
• Delivers clear and coherent messages to Management on quantitative issues and reviews
• Attends required training
• Recommend areas of training and development to senior staff

Qualifications/Recognition Of Prior Learning Equivalent

• Minimum:
• B.Com Accounting Degree
• Advantageous:
• Hons. B.Com (Accounting or CTA)

Work Experience

• 1 - 2 years’ experienceKnowledge An understanding of:
• IFRS
• IFRS for SME’s
• ISRE 2400 (Revised)
• ISRS 4410
• Close Corporations Act
• Companies Act
• Trust Property Control Act
• Income Tax Act
• Value Added Tax Act

Other Legislative And Compliance Requirements

• Detailed knowledge of Caseware Working Papers
• Microsoft Office Suite of Applications
• Accounting software, i.e. Xero, Pastel

Competencies: Technical & Behavioural Technical Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Financial and accounting skills
• Financial analysis & reporting
• Financial information compilation
• Financial information interpretation
• Financial systems knowledge
• Tax Behavioural Competencies
• Ability to handle and manage stress
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skillsBDO Core Competencies
• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business Growth
• Engaging people
• Leadership
• Quality, Risk management and Operational performance

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Primary Purpose Of The Job

• Working with the Marketing team to manage communication at BDO. The Communication Coordinator is also our CRM Champion and as such manages the marketing elements of CRM and Click Dimensions, working with other members of the Marketing team

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide staff or internal communication support to various stakeholders in the Firm including drafting copy for campaigns, training, initiatives.
• Facilitate the staff updates with the event coordinator including providing guideline on format and topics.
• Responsible for the strategic direction for the newsletter including, determine content topics, copy writing edit and distribute newsletters to both internal and external shareholders.
• Manage internal and external mailing list and communication platform management.
• Assist with writing case studies, articles, press releases, marketing, digital content, internal business communication, and various other corporate communications content.
• Assist with content creation for various departments and leadership as and when required.
• Copywrite and coordinate material and content distribution (print and digital).
• Adhoc marketing project assistance and market research.
• Manage the communication of key information to staff
• Act as an editorial resource for internal stakeholders
• Act as a CRM champion for Marketing department

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• BA/BCom in Marketing Communications/Public Relations/Corporate Communication

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in Marketing, either at an agency or a corporate.
• Experience in a professional services firm is an advantage/preferable
• Experience with a CRM application. MS Dynamics preferable, as well as a marketing automation tool such as Hubspot, Marketo or similar

Competencies: Knowledge and Skills

Job Competencies

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Socially aware, team player and prepared to pitch in to help others in the Marketing team
• Brand – support the growth and development of the BDO brand in South Africa, through ensuring alignment and consistency to brand elements
• Skilled in client service management
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder relationship management
• Must be able to work on your own, with attention to detail, think out of the box
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Quality and detail oriented.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks

BDO Core Competencies

• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business Growth
• Engaging people
• Quality, Risk management and Operational transformation
• Actively demonstrate support of BDO Values and Clarity Charter

Other

• Own car and driver’s license