Job Vacancies at BDO South Africa

Description

BDO Cape Town has a vacancy for a Junior Financial Administrator for its Statucor Department.

The Junior Financial Administration will perform various administrative and financial tasks in support of the Statucor department’s daily activities. The incumbent must be willing to learn and contribute positively towards the business.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly actual billings vs budget reports
• Debtors management
• Prepare monthly cashflow forecast
• Prepare solvency & liquidity schedules as and when required
• Weekly approval of POs and ensure suppliers paid per payment terms
• Monthly debtors throughput schedule
• Prepare finance presentation for board pack
• Check CIPC Recon
• Check and submit Securities Transfer Tax on SARS efiling

Requirements

Qualifications Required:

•  Diploma in Finance or related qualification

Experience Required:

•  1-2 years in similar role

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good organisational and time management skills - ability to handle multiple work streams.
• Exceptional Communication (Written and Verbal) and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Strong interpersonal/teamwork skills - interacting with people, people skills and comfortable dealing with clients in both positive and difficult situations.
• Resilient and adaptable with the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to pay fine attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced and pressurized environment

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The Executive Assistant provides extensive support inclusive but not limited to admin, secretarial and functional support associated with the specific role requirements. The Executive Assistant also assists in increasing and ensuring the office's efficiency in terms of the required administrative functions.

• Reporting to the National Head of Financial Services, Head of Financial Services Advisory and Financial Services Advisory partners, the Executive Assistant will inter alia be responsible for:
• Providing professional and confidential administrative and support to Partners/Directors in Financial Services Advisory.
• Daily diary management, scheduling of meetings; arranging strategy sessions, monthly Operational and BD meetings; team meetings and ensuring awareness of daily meetings.
• Preparing all presentations for Partners/Directors for any specific use, including creation of specific infographics, for different service lines.
• Proof-reading and formatting of reports for various Financial Services Advisory service lines.
• Prepare agendas, reporting packs and action lists for Financial Services Advisory meetings, as and when required.
• Take minutes in all Financial Services Advisory meetings, as and when required. 
• Sending out documents in advance, preparing minutes timeously and accurately.
• Timesheet management, completion and submission of daily timesheets on Maconomy.
• Providing logistical support to the Partners/Directors and managers in the execution of their duties.
• Organising business and private travel arrangements, domestic and international.
• Able to leverage and further build networks within the FS sector with key client executive assistants and personal assistants.
• Able to work independently and execute on tasks allocated.

Qualifications

• National Diploma - Administration and Office Support/ 3-year Degree in Office Management/Secretary studies desirable.

Experience

• 8 - 10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Prior experience with a financial services company desirable.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint.
• MS suits.
• Creative and organised.
• Good interpersonal skills will be required to be successful in this role.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask. 
• Ability to prioritise and handle high phased environment.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Fine attention to detail.
• Assertiveness.
• A high level of initiative and ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Professionalism.
• Socially aware and able to work as part of a diverse team.

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BDO have a vacancy for a full time National Risk Officer, who will be reporting into the Head of Risk.

The successful incumbent will:

• Be accountability for the risk management strategy and operations of the firm;
• Will Integrate risk concepts into strategic planning and risk identification and mitigation activities;
• Be responsible for operational risk management.

Job Description:

• Ensuring Risk management remains imbedded in the strategic objectives of the firm
• Conducting risk assessments and reporting results to National Risk committee
• Define, deliver and execute Risk initiatives that support Risk Management in achieving its strategic objectives.
• Develop a basis of risk management competence and knowledge, including an appropriate level of related technical expertise in the Firm.
• Include the integration of risk concepts into strategic planning, and risk identification and mitigation activities.
• Addressing Risk compliance and supporting management and board oversight, including internal audit, through developing appropriate strategic solutions with the view to turning risks into value-creating opportunities.
• Establishing risk management policies, defining roles and responsibilities and participating in setting goals for implementation of risk management capabilities.
• Leverages the BDO global network and in-depth industry knowledge, to assist organisations in mitigating the risks associated with internal systems, business processes, projects, applications, data and third-party reliance.

RequirementsCA (SA) Qualification – will be preferred but a relevant Business degree will also suffice.

• 3 to 5 years post qualification work experience in Risk Management
• MS Office Suite at Advanced Level. 
• Previous experience in audit, advisory and tax firm is beneficial

Competencies:

• Creation, implementation, and maintenance of ERM system
• Organization, project management skills and attention to detail
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills 
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

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Main Duties and Responsibilities

Integrated Marketing Planning & Execution:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand the sector and service line strategy and translate it into actionable marketing plans.
• Assist in executing integrated marketing strategies that align with the firm's objectives, positioning BDO as a leader in the industry.
• Execution of annual integrated marketing plans; as well as regional-focused plans and events.

Campaign Development and Execution:

• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital marketing, events, thought leadership content, and industry publications.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop compelling content that highlights our expertise and addresses client pain points.
• Monitor and analyse campaign performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for optimising campaigns and achieving better results.

Event Coordination:

• Coordinate and execute various events and speaking engagements to enhance brand visibility and strengthen relationships within the Cape Town business community.
• Develop event strategies, including budgeting, timelines, and logistical plans.
• Manage all operational aspects of the event, such as scheduling, logistics, and participant registrations.
• Prepare post-event reports and evaluations to measure event success.

Brand Management:

• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the firm's brand identity and reputation in the market.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging, visual identity, and tone of voice across all marketing materials and touchpoints.
• Collaborate with the broader marketing team to align with brand guidelines and standards.

Relationship Management:

• Provide support to the Cape Town Office Managing Partner and regional committees to drive various initiatives aimed at elevating the BDO brand and enhancing reputation in the market.

Performance Measurement and Reporting:

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all marketing activities, tracking key metrics and providing reports.
• Conduct regular regional market and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities and areas for improvement.

Requirements
Qualifications

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

Experience

• 3 years of experience in marketing, preferably in a B2B environment within the professional services industry

Job Competencies

• Solid understanding of B2B marketing principles, strategies, and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in digital marketing platforms and tools, including marketing automation, CRM systems, email marketing, social media management, and SEO

BDO Core Competencies

• Relationships and collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business growth
• Engaging people
• Quality, risk management and operational performance
• Actively demonstrate support of the BDO Values and Clarity Charter